Error 1008?
I am also getting the same error message. [ Spoiler ]
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Look at the System Requirements you wanted to ignore.
Simcity 2013 Requirements
Operating Systems:
SimCity will run on Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7.
CPU:
Intel C2D E4400, 2 GHz, or AMD X2 4000
Video Card:
Geforce 7800 GT or Radeon HD 2600 XT with 512 MB VRAM
***NOTE: each of the above-mentioned must also have Shader 3.0 or better support, and it is essential to the game’s performance and stability that the latest possible drivers for your video card are installed at all times.
2 GBs RAM
Direct3D Dx9
Needed space on HDD 10 GB
Optical Drive:
DVD-ROM drive required.
Internet Connection:
Players will need an Internet connection of at least 256 kbps download and 64kbps upload or faster.
You do not have any dedicated graphics adapter circuit board, and your Intel chip's driver is eight years old! You're out of luck here.
Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Premium (6.0, Build 6000)
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU T5250 @ 1.50GHz (2 CPUs), ~1.5GHz
Memory: 2038MB RAM
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Display Devices
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Chip name: Mobile Intel(R) 965 Express Chipset Family
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip type: Mobile Intel(R) 965 Express Chipset Family
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 5/21/2007 23:28:58, 2555904 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
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