SimCity won't start

same problem here paid and could only start 1 city, can connect to any server however not able to start or join a city

Temporary FIX:

In Origin:

click Origin

then programsettings (or something like that, my Origin is Dutch so I don't know what it is in English)

then click the tab In-Game

then disable Origin In-Game(eventhough Origin thinks it's supported it isn't)

Now start the game and enjoy!

Downsides to this fix:

Inviting friends is weird or doesn't work at all.

You don't have the features of Origin In-Game (duh)

Possible Casue:

The language of Simcity differs from the language of Origin, at leased that's the case for me. (Origin Dutch, SimCity English)

p.s: Please make my post the solution so Maxis will see my possible cause so they might be able to fix this.

unfortunately this is not the solution for alot of people. I also tried your solution btw a week ago.

The game just wont run. I do have the specs too run the game. Weird thing is when i install from dvd the game launches but wont regonize the serial key.

So the launcher of download simcity is differnt then the lancher of dvd. I guess it will take a couple of months before maxis finaly has some time to solve this problem

bump

I uninstalled and reinstalled SC and hit play... this time I actually got a response. It said an older graphics driver was detected and to install a new one. I hit ok and now the sc screen is updating a large file. There is hope to be found yet. We will see if it decides to work. 

Still tho. I got the game after the initial server issues, and there are still issues. I wish EA didnt own and ruin so many good games. Just disappointing.

tried it and failed still not able to play this game so bump.

Would be nice if a Maxis or EA employee gave a proper response instead of the usual thing like try to reinstall and this time use admin rights.

Thanks redmenn,

Same here! It worked on and off untill this morning it didn't anymore!

Same issue: Origin-Dutch, SimCity-English.

Works!!!!

Bravo, hulde!!! & Bedankt

Yeah, had the same problem with MSI Afterburner... what helped? In On-screen display server there's an option to enable Stealth mode... whatever it does makes SimCity run again with Origin overlay...

PLayed the game on Sunday for hours no issues.  Today 3-20-13 2202 HRS game wont start.  Click play from within orgin no response game doesn't launch.  Yea we got a free game but sorry thats not enough how about a full refund on this game and we play for free also.  A free game isn't why I bought this one.  Lets go EA you ruined a classic game.  

I fixed my installation by deleting the C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\SimCity\SimCityUserData  folder in its entirety. Then it launched and downloaded an update, and I was able to play again. You may want to backup the folder first. I suppose renaming it would have the same effect. I hope this helps.