Simcity 2000 on W7 x64

[dr ho daddy swo]

Hi,

I'm not computer literate, so I am having some problems running the patch tool and patch.

This is what I did, I downloaded both the patch and the patch tool and put them into the SC2K folder.

I opened up command prompt and entered -->

C:\Games\SC2K\bspatch SIMCITY.exe SIMCITY_PATCHED.exe SIMCITY.patch


Then I press enter and I see another little command prompt window open but it immediately closes and no new file is made.

if I am doing something wrong, please help! my city needs me, and I need to save the city (pun intended)

 

[BuckoA51]

Why does the patched version suddenly need admin rights to run??? That seems very fishy to me.

 

[TheDarkSide]

If your SimCity2000 will not work correctly or run, it needs a registry. (for windows 7 64-bit) Here is a Registry key. put it in your Sim City folder and double click on it, then Run or 'install' it when it asks you if it's ok to install or run.

The SimCity2000 is an old game, and needs a registry for it to work.

 

[BuckoA51]

I don't think that's going to help with saving/loading cities.

 

[TheDarkSide]

I'm having the same problem. The game simply cuts off when I try to save .
No reasons or anything. Just Cuts off directly to the desktop.

If anyone has a fix or a link to one, please post. Thnx.

 

[Diosoth]

I think the only fix is to run the DOS version through DOSbox. Even gog.com sells it that way which is a sign the Windows port can't reliably run in 7.

SimCity 2000? Special Edition for download $5.99 - GOG.com

The only other option to run the Windows version is to use a PC running XP.

 

[BuckoA51]

The patch that someone posted above looked promising, but I don't see why it would suddenly make the game need to run as admin.

 

[drugstoremarc]

I've tried the CrazyCasta patch but all I got was a blank screen with this written:

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Is this correct?

 

[n3KpP5xu1uhMPRy]

Crazy's fix with the registry tweak partially works for me, but it also fails to save.

 

[curryking1]

Sorry for necro......

But does anyone have the patch for this game? Couldn't download it from either of the links in the thread atm

Edit -

Nevermind I found the solution myself, thank you XD

SimCity 2000 compatibility patch - PCGamingWiki Community

 

[unrealRage]

I think the only fix is to run the DOS version through DOSbox. Even gog.com sells it that way which is a sign the Windows port can't reliably run in 7.

SimCity 2000? Special Edition for download $5.99 - GOG.com

The only other option to run the Windows version is to use a PC running XP.

Few months ago Origin gave Sims City 2K SE for free (it was on the house).I've checked it out but can't remember does it run in DOSBox (but I think it does).

 

[noboot]

I stumbled across this thread using Google, because I was having the same issue as described here, i.e. Simcity 2000 crashes when loading / saving games on Windows 7.

I have created a patch and thought why not share it... The patch can be found in the attachment.

I have created a patch for this problem. It can be found at http://www.crazycasta.net/classic_games/SIMCITY.patch. The patch tool can be found at .tSCc. // PC (dynacore).

Hi, SimCity 2000 Urban Renewal Kit from (SC 2K Special Edition) doesn't work on Windows 10 x64. I've seen other posts mentioning SCURK working on Vista 64-bit and 32-bit and earlier Windows OSs. Anyone know the fix? Or does anyone have it working? Thx!

 

[JonnyLectron]

Checked the folder. Not the issue... the game crashes the second you click on either save or load. No dialog popup, just an instant shutdown.

I have a similar issue when running Streets of SimCity in w95 compatibilty mode.
I have the game in c:/Games to keep it as close to the root of the drive and so I can disable read-only mode.

 

[Nuke1128]

The patch tool link is not working

so when i click on the link it says that i dont have permission to view this

help i really need to save a city!

 

[file3456]

Just have to post here and say with Sim City 2000 there was always an issue with water pipes. I used Sim City 4 and it was much better. Not sure if pumps near water in Sim City 4 have a better effect or not like 2000.

 

[townsbg]

If you have pro you can install XP mode.

 

[Diosoth]

This thread is old so I've mostly forgotten about it. As I opted to buy a second PC several years ago with XP installed I just run the game on that. It wasn't worth trying to get it operating on W7, overall I found that PC handles certain older games far better than trying to use DOSbox or other workarounds on 7- especially as it's 32-bit XP so it'll support the 16-bit programs that 64-bit Windows refuses to load.

 

[PatchOnly]

Can someone make a "load and save patch" for the German Simcity.exe?

 

[PatchOnly]

Worked it out with the HxD editor.