Invisible Mods files

[Reform]

Frustrating.
I have a week of sick leave (after falling from stairs at work and twisting my ankle), so I have some extra time in my hands. I can't promise anything, but I will try to replicate this problem during the upcoming week. Let's see if I can find some answers.

- I

[mrbisonm]

...Like I said, re-installing the game (as many times as I want to) DOES NOT the problem. Thanks for the info....

Unless or course the file is corrupted in the install files themselves

Hm... interesting, but then again....is it possible? How can a file become corrupt on a CD?

Frustrating.
I have a week of sick leave (after falling from stairs at work and twisting my ankle), so I have some extra time in my hands. I can't promise anything, but I will try to replicate this problem during the upcoming week. Let's see if I can find some answers.

- I

I seriously wonder how that can be done...

Fred

[HappyDays]

Files can become corrupt on CDs due to scratches, scuffs, and damage caused by aging materials. CDs do die of old age.

[Momo.kimchii]

Looking from those images, it doesn't seem to look like its from a mod at all, and it definitely looks totally something different from what I had, it looks like its the vanilla game itself. However, seeing that there maybe suspected corrupted files in the CD and it being 10 years old, and assuming you run it in the disk drive the whole time. I recommend burning the disks into an image file using this http://static.slysoft.com/SetupCloneCD.exe (trial for 21 days only but you only need to use like once or twice really) and running with a virtual disk drive (http://static.slysoft.com/SetupVirtualCloneDrive.exe). That's what I do and I put away my actualy Simcity 4 disks away for safe keeping and to prevent damage from heavy usage.

[catty]

Files can become corrupt on CDs due to scratches, scuffs, and damage caused by ageing materials. CDs do die of old age.

[mrbisonm]

Ok, maybe it's one of the CD's, yes, they are old, but no, they don't have "visible scratches" because I only use them to install the game. I will try to re-install the game with one of my sons CD's the next time. Maybe that'll help, if not, well it has to be somewhat burnt into the system (windows)

Btw, No, i do not insert the disk everytime I play.....(I'm not stupid) even if it is illegal (couldn't give a darn anyways), I use a "No-CD Key" to start the game. A matter to preserve my CD's. since I play everyday. I would have probably used up some several dozens of CD's in all these years.....

Thanks for helping again, but I guess, there's no real solution than to re-install windows, which I don't want to. I have too much stuff on this computer, too many programs that I will have problems finding again.
You folks tried to help some years ago without a result, so now I got used to all these little "errors" and missing txt's. No big deal. I am human, therefor I adapt myself....

Thanks, much appreciated.

Fred

[HappyDays]

I use a "No-CD Key" to start the game.

We have a winner!

Try to run the game using the standard executable and see if that helps. Make sure it, and the game files themselves, are updated to the latest versions.

[mrbisonm]

I use a "No-CD Key" to start the game.

We have a winner!

Try to run the game using the standard executable and see if that helps. Make sure it, and the game files themselves, are updated to the latest versions.

I thought that before also since I have that since 9 years or so, but it doesn't change anything. Thanks for the idea though.

Fred

[HappyDays]

And what version is this no-CD cracked executable?

[Kergelen]

I wanted to ask how can I play the game with a copy of the original CD. Is this possible? For years, I play the game with the original CD 

I made copies with CloneCD but the copies does not work.

[mrbisonm]

And what version is this no-CD cracked executable?

Version 1.1.638.0 (that is what the .exe file of the no-cd game icon says)

I have all the updates possible.

Fred

[catty]

I wanted to ask how can I play the game with a copy of the original CD. Is this possible? For years, I play the game with the original CD 

I made copies with CloneCD but the copies does not work.

I use Alcohol 52% it creates a virtual disk drive and also can create a copy of your CD to use in it

http://www.alcohol-soft.com/

Its been a few years since I bought it, but it does the job so I've never felt the need to upgrade it to the latest version

http://shop.alcohol-soft.com/en/about_120.php?area=personal

-catty

[Kergelen]

Thanks catty I'll try it.

[HappyDays]

And what version is this no-CD cracked executable?

Version 1.1.638.0 (that is what the .exe file of the no-cd game icon says)

I have all the updates possible.

Fred

You're missing the nightlight patch...

Anyway, perhaps make an image of your play disk and mount it using Daemon tools or other such. Or spend 10 bucks on Steam to get a full, up-to-date new copy. I don't care to believe Windows is screwing up your game.

[mrbisonm]

And what version is this no-CD cracked executable?

Version 1.1.638.0 (that is what the .exe file of the no-cd game icon says)

I have all the updates possible.

Fred

You're missing the nightlight patch...

Anyway, perhaps make an image of your play disk and mount it using Daemon tools or other such. Or spend 10 bucks on Steam to get a full, up-to-date new copy. I don't care to believe Windows is screwing up your game.

I don't have the nitelite patch, true, and I see no reason why I should have it since I always play the day version of the game and I am sure that it is NOT this that make all these errors. My CD is almost new, having used it maybe 4 or 5 times in all and it is not scratched either. Steam you say?, forget it, I had problems with them before and that's it for me. But I might buy a new copy if I can find one, just to see the difference.

I am still certain that windows has something to do with it, because the last time I installed the game, it was perfect for several years, then something happened 2 or 3 years ago and now it stays that way, even after re-installments.........be logic, it wasn't the CD then.....so, what else than windows could be the error?


Fred

[Momo.kimchii]

And what version is this no-CD cracked executable?

Version 1.1.638.0 (that is what the .exe file of the no-cd game icon says)

I have all the updates possible.

Fred

You're missing the nightlight patch...

Anyway, perhaps make an image of your play disk and mount it using Daemon tools or other such. Or spend 10 bucks on Steam to get a full, up-to-date new copy. I don't care to believe Windows is screwing up your game.

I don't have the nitelite patch, true, and I see no reason why I should have it since I always play the day version of the game and I am sure that it is NOT this that make all these errors. My CD is almost new, having used it maybe 4 or 5 times in all and it is not scratched either. Steam you say?, forget it, I had problems with them before and that's it for me. But I might buy a new copy if I can find one, just to see the difference.

I am still certain that windows has something to do with it, because the last time I installed the game, it was perfect for several years, then something happened 2 or 3 years ago and now it stays that way, even after re-installments.........be logic, it wasn't the CD then.....so, what else than windows could be the error?


Fred

I'm not sure about what windows has to come into it and what or how it causes it, however, I think I have identified the 'unknown' mod you were having with the regional transport menu. Try looknig at this: http://wiki.livedoor.jp/masahiromirai/d/Ordnance%20Survey%20Regional%20Transport%20Map
Does it look familiar?
Sorry for the late reply

[mrbisonm]

And what version is this no-CD cracked executable?

Version 1.1.638.0 (that is what the .exe file of the no-cd game icon says)

I have all the updates possible.

Fred

You're missing the nightlight patch...

Anyway, perhaps make an image of your play disk and mount it using Daemon tools or other such. Or spend 10 bucks on Steam to get a full, up-to-date new copy. I don't care to believe Windows is screwing up your game.

I don't have the nitelite patch, true, and I see no reason why I should have it since I always play the day version of the game and I am sure that it is NOT this that make all these errors. My CD is almost new, having used it maybe 4 or 5 times in all and it is not scratched either. Steam you say?, forget it, I had problems with them before and that's it for me. But I might buy a new copy if I can find one, just to see the difference.

I am still certain that windows has something to do with it, because the last time I installed the game, it was perfect for several years, then something happened 2 or 3 years ago and now it stays that way, even after re-installments.........be logic, it wasn't the CD then.....so, what else than windows could be the error?


Fred

I'm not sure about what windows has to come into it and what or how it causes it, however, I think I have identified the 'unknown' mod you were having with the regional transport menu. Try looknig at this: http://wiki.livedoor.jp/masahiromirai/d/Ordnance%20Survey%20Regional%20Transport%20Map
Does it look familiar?
Sorry for the late reply

Yesss, it looks quite familiar, but what is that file (mod) called? Chinese is ......chinese to me......not much for me to understand. Thanks

Fred

[Momo.kimchii]

Its actaully Japanese... and you could easily translate with Google translate.
here: http://translate.google.com.au/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&u=http://wiki.livedoor.jp/masahiromirai/d/Ordnance%2520Survey%2520Regional%2520Transport%2520Map


The mod is called 'Ordnance Survey Regional Transport Map' and doesn't seem to be available anymore too, it was apparently on the STEX once as well but disappeared.
So it tells me that this mod is probably a really old one that's for sure.

[mrbisonm]

Its actaully Japanese... and you could easily translate with Google translate.
here: http://translate.google.com.au/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&u=http://wiki.livedoor.jp/masahiromirai/d/Ordnance%2520Survey%2520Regional%2520Transport%2520Map


The mod is called 'Ordnance Survey Regional Transport Map' and doesn't seem to be available anymore too, it was apparently on the STEX once as well but disappeared.
So it tells me that this mod is probably a really old one that's for sure.

Japanese?....ouppps...sorry. lol...Japanese is Chinese to me also.....lol (no wonder my translater couldn't figure out a word)

Hey thanks, I will try to do some searching on my computer with the Ordinance Regional Transport Map, maybe I'll find something.

Thanks You, much appreciated.  

Fred

[catty]

...The mod is called 'Ordnance Survey Regional Transport Map' and doesn't seem to be available anymore too, it was apparently on the STEX once as well but disappeared, So it tells me that this mod is probably a really old one that's for sure.

Momo.kimchii your efforts on mrbisonm behalf are      and a karma point is heading your way