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jumpnshout5
8 years ago
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SimCity won't launch on new PC - Windows 10

I just got a new gaming laptop and installed SimCity through the Origin app. It shows that the game installed fine, but the game itself won't launch. The game logo hangs out in the taskbar, but the t...
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    Spookwoman
    8 years ago

    Something to try 

    uninstall origin through start - programs - Origin - Uninstall Origin

    Then manually delete the origin folders from:

    C:\Users\[name]\Appdata\Local

    C:\Users\[name]\Local\Roaming

    c:\ProgramData\

    c:\Program Files\

    Then re-download and reinstalling origin reinstall the game through there

    You may need to enable the option to view hidden files and folders to view the Appdata folder. To to this in My computer go to view - options. The tab view and enable Show hidden files, folders and drives. 

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nexisi
8 years ago

I would to open this issue again. I have the same problem, and nothing works. I tried to reinstall everything, set compatibility, disable "Origin in game", but nothing. Still have SimCity icon in panel, but appears. Usually after few minutes it says SimCity crashed. Any ideas?

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jumpnshout5
8 years ago

I went around and around with EA support for weeks and finally gave up. They just told me it was some sort of compatibility issue and I wouldn't be able to play.

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