The reason you can't properly run SimCity 4 on Windows 10 is because it uses the SafeDisc copy protection system, of which Microsoft removed the driver from Windows 10 for 'security reasons', rendering all games that have it unplayable unless you get a digital version from the likes of GOG, Steam and Origin (all of which have SimCity 4 Deluxe), or use a modified executable from the Internet. Jan 12, 2016 Microsoft has unintentionally created a situation that essentially either forces 10 users to employ a crack to play old games (which may have other risks like malware), or not play those old games at all. I also have the GOG.com version of SimCity 4 Deluxe, it works fine. It has no DRM or requirement to insert a disc. In this tutorial I'll show you how to optimize SimCity 4 to run in Hardware mode under Windows 10, getting a smoother gameplay experience. Step 1: Download &. In order to do that navigate to the game's installation folder and find the Launch SimCity 4 Deluxe Edition shortcut, or use the desktop shortcut. Right-click on the shortcut, and select Properties. In Properties window, switch to Shortcut tab, and here go to the end of Target field.
While the Origin client does offer a built in way to add additional command line arguments it just doesn't seem to work.
Instead you need to find where the Sim City 4 executable.
For me it was at:
Though for most it will be the C: drive.
Once you find the exe file right-click on it and create a shortcut.
Then right-click on the shortcut and add the code in red to the target box.
Once done you can then move the shortcut to your Desktop or anywhere you want it.
The various parameters are explained here.
The only thing you may want to edit is the custom resolution values:
The above is 1920 pixels wide by 1080 pixels tall and 32 bit color. (You could also use 16 bit color which probably won't even be a noticeable difference.)
Even if you have a 4K screen (3840 x 2160) you probably don't want to use that resolution as the controls will be too tiny too see. Even at 1920x1080 you'll need a good eye to see and zooming in and out may be a challenge on a touchpad, just too fast. Remember the number keys 1,2,3,4 and 5 will instantly bring you to one of the five zoom levels and + and - keys will zoom you in and out as well.
With this info Sim City 4 Deluxe was perfectly playable even on a modern high red, widescreen, Windows 10 system via the Origin client.
Simcity 4 Not Working On Windows 10 Upgrade
While the Origin client does offer a built in way to add additional command line arguments it just doesn't seem to work.
Instead you need to find where the Sim City 4 executable.
For me it was at:
Though for most it will be the C: drive.
Once you find the exe file right-click on it and create a shortcut.
Then right-click on the shortcut and add the code in red to the target box.
Once done you can then move the shortcut to your Desktop or anywhere you want it.
The various parameters are explained here.
The only thing you may want to edit is the custom resolution values:
The above is 1920 pixels wide by 1080 pixels tall and 32 bit color. (You could also use 16 bit color which probably won't even be a noticeable difference.)
Even if you have a 4K screen (3840 x 2160) you probably don't want to use that resolution as the controls will be too tiny too see. Even at 1920x1080 you'll need a good eye to see and zooming in and out may be a challenge on a touchpad, just too fast. Remember the number keys 1,2,3,4 and 5 will instantly bring you to one of the five zoom levels and + and - keys will zoom you in and out as well.
With this info Sim City 4 Deluxe was perfectly playable even on a modern high red, widescreen, Windows 10 system via the Origin client.