Guy, I was installing the game into my new computer when it said that it couldn't get ep1.dat from the media. I then took disc 2 out and noticed it had for small dot like scratches on it.
Is there a way to fix this?
i'd clean off the disc. There are some retailers (many movie-rental places) that have disc-cleaning machines, that you can use for a small fee. I'd try that.
BTW, if you get it to work, i'd suggest making an image of the disc then running that instead. No disc needed.
Hope this helps!
the problem is these scrathces are on the very inside of the CD. &mmm
inside? I don't understand... ()what()
Hey David I think you would be better off just going to Wal*Mart and buying a new CD... I think the cost is around at the most $ 15.00...
what's odd is I can still play the game on my laptop. ()what()
they both have Vista on them, if that means anything.
Now that is very wierdness indeed hmmm??? You can play but you cant install??
why don't you try re-installing on the laptop that works, or a different computer. If it works its a computer problem.
Wierd indeed..
Copy the install folder from the laptop to the main computer over the network(or via a USB-stick of sufficient size). Sc4 doesn't need to be installed, its possible to run from the "Sim City 4.exe" in the "~/Sim City 4/Apps/" folder.
However if the disk is broken you will want a replacement, I do believe you can request one from EA, but it might just be a hassle. It's probably easier to go down to the local store and buy a deluxe-copy. There cheap now.
Cheers
It can run on your laptop because the scratches are not located where the game is looking for the protection.