SimCity 4 Deluxe does not launch or crashes
I solved this issue by locating the SimCity .exe file and changing the compatibility mode of the game to Windows 8.
Instructions:
Since I have the game on Steam, I navigated to the game execut...
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purchased a new pc with windows 11. after downloading the old simcity 4 amazon purchase from years ago, game kept crashing after the intro.
resolved by:
select run from start menu
browse for the simcity 4.exe file
add "-intro:off -d:directx|software" to the end of the filepath (no quotations)
copy the filepath and save it as a shortcut to desktop
double click the icon
skips the intro and lets the software render graphics
I purchased it on EA and it’s still not working with both the d direct one and the other one said above the 3rd comment, any ideas for a fox? It crashes after the intro
Mine still isn't working either. Any suggestions on getting past the video? Mine always crashes ☹️
I'm in the same situation
- @mikebillodeaux Thank you, this finally worked for me after trying everything else!
