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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I tried doing what you said here but I do not see the options that you are telling me to fo to. I have Windows 11. Also, it is not Origin anymore, just EA. I found the exe file, but I don't see the options for launch properties or an Arguments box. I tried compatibility with Windows 8, but still doesn't work. I just want to be able to play on my new computer
edit; found the box in the EA App, input everything. Tried other suggestions mentioned on here. still nothing and now doesn't even start. There has to be a fix for this.
Your mileage may vary and I am not smart at all, just persistent but here's what's working for me after some messing about:
-Non Steam version of SimCity 4. Literally loaded it fresh today from scratch and dropped in all my saved Regions and a TON of mods
- Windows 10 Enterprise '22H2', 32GB, Nvida RTX A1000
- Right click on the the Sim City 4 shortcut in my Task Bar>Shortcut>Target:
"C:\Program Files\EA Games\SimCity 4 Deluxe Edition\Apps\SimCity 4.exe" -d:soft -intro:off -CPUCount:1 -f -CustomResolution:enabled -r2560x1080x32
(I got a 35" LG monitor, so my resolution may not work for all folks, tweak the #x#x# as needed)
- In the EA app (had to move from Origin myself since I just got a new laptop) I've got nothing in Manage>View Properties... but then again I launch it from a shortcut in my Task Bar pointing at Shortcut>Start in: "C:\Program Files\EA Games\SimCity 4 Deluxe Edition\Apps"
You sir or ma'am are a genius!
This worked on my Surface Laptop 5 - i7 (12th Gen)!!
Thank you so much!
