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SimCity 2000 is a city-building game developed by [[Wikipedia:Maxis|Maxis]], published by [[Wikipedia:Electronic Arts|Electronic Arts]] and released in 1993.  As part of the SimCity series, SimCity 2000 is the sequel to [[SimCity Classic]] (1989), and followed by [[SimCity 3000]] (1999), [[SimCity 4]] (2003), [[SimCity Societies]] (2007) and [[SimCity]] (2013).
 
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= Windows =
 
 
== Availability ==
 
== Availability ==
 
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{{DRM Table/row| {{StoreLink|Gog|simcity_2000_special_edition}} | {{ID|Gog}} | DOS Special Edition}}
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{{DRM Table/row| {{StoreLink|Gog|simcity_2000_special_edition}} | {{ID|DRM-free}} | DOS Special Edition pre-packaged for Windows and Mac OS X}}
 
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The best version of SimCity 2000 is the Special Edition.  It include the game, extra scenarios, a collection of fan made cities, the SimCity Urban Renewal Kit and a collection of building sets, an intro movie and interviews with Will Wright.  The Special Edition is available for DOS and Windows 95.
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The best version of SimCity 2000 is the Special Edition.  It include the game, extra scenarios, a collection of fan made cities, the SimCity Urban Renewal Kit and a collection of building sets, an intro movie and interviews with Will Wright.  The Special Edition was originally released for DOS and Windows 95.
  
 
The Windows 95 version has a couple of added features.  It takes advantage of the features offered by Windows, such as running the game window on the same resolution as the desktop, a status bar at the bottom of the game window, and an extra zoom level.
 
The Windows 95 version has a couple of added features.  It takes advantage of the features offered by Windows, such as running the game window on the same resolution as the desktop, a status bar at the bottom of the game window, and an extra zoom level.
  
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A Network Edition also exists for Windows 95, which changes the game slighting in that you have to buy land, and the interface is revamped.     
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A Network Edition also exists for Windows 95, which changes the game slightly in that you have to buy land, and the interface is revamped.     
  
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= Windows =
 
== Game Data ==
 
== Game Data ==
 
=== Save Game Location ===
 
=== Save Game Location ===
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== Issues ==
 
== Issues ==
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=== Installing on 64-bit Windows versions ===
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The original disc release uses a 16-bit installer, so it won't install on 64-bit computers.  The easiest way to install the game is through XP Mode.  If you don't want to run the game in XP mode, the method is more complicated.
  
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=== The Windows version doesn't work on Windows 7 64 bit ===
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#Insert the game CD into a disc drive.
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#Copy the contents of "\WIN95\SC2K\" from the disc to a location of your choice on the hard drive, but it's best to make one outside of Program Files (example: C:\Games\SimCity 2000\).
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The game installer is a 16 bit installer, so it won't install on 64 bit computers.  The easiest way to install the game is through XP Mode.  If you don't want to run the game in XP mode, the method is more complicated.
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#Download [http://www.sevenforums.com/gaming/45438-simcity-2000-w7-x64-2.html#post1792925 this patch] and extract it to the game folder.
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#Right click on the "simcity.reg" file and select "Edit".  
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*Insert the game CD into a disc drive.
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#Under the "[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Maxis\SimCity 2000\Paths]" section, change all the "C:\\Games\\Simcity 2000\\SC2K" entries with the path to the folder where you copied the game files.  The path for "Goodies" should be "D:\\WIN95\\SC2K\\..\\Goodies", with the drive letter D replaced with the letter of the same drive you put the CD in.
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*Copy the contents of "\WIN95\SC2K\" from the disc to a location of your choice on the hard drive, but it's best to make one outside of Program Files (example: C:\Games\SimCity 2000\).
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#Under the "[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Maxis\SimCity 2000\Registration]" section, replace the names that follow "Mayor Name" and "Company Name" with whatever you wish.
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*Download [http://www.sevenforums.com/gaming/45438-simcity-2000-w7-x64-2.html#post1792925 this patch] and extract it to the game folder.
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#Merge the simcity.reg file with the registry.
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*Right click on the "simcity.reg" file and select "Edit".  
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#Run sc2k_w7_patch.exe, and click "Crack It!".  This patch fixes a problem where the game will crash if you try to load or save a city.
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*Under the "[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Maxis\SimCity 2000\Paths]" section, change all the "C:\\Games\\Simcity 2000\\SC2K" entries with the path to the folder where you copied the game files.  The path for "Goodies" should be "D:\\WIN95\\SC2K\\..\\Goodies", with the drive letter D replaced with the letter of the same drive you put the CD in.
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#Make a shortcut to SIMCITY.EXE and place it on your desktop or wherever you keep your game shortcuts.
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*Under the "[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Maxis\SimCity 2000\Registration]" section, replace the names that follow "Mayor Name" and "Company Name" with whatever you wish.
 
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*Merge the simcity.reg file with the registry.
 
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*Run sc2k_w7_patch.exe, and click "Crack It!".  This patch fixes a problem where the game will crash if you try to load or save a city.
 
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*Make a shortcut to SIMCITY.EXE and place it on your desktop or wherever you keep your game shortcuts.
 
  
 
=== Traffic and water animations are frozen ===
 
=== Traffic and water animations are frozen ===
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Set the game to run in [[Windows Compatibility Mode#Settings|256 Colors compatibility mode]].
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To fix this you will have to run the game in 256 colours.  Right click on the game shortcut and click "Properties",  Click on the "Compatibility" tab, and under settings, tick the box next to "Run in 256 colors".
 
  
 
== System Requirements ==
 
== System Requirements ==
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= Mac =
 
= Mac =
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== System Requirements ==
 
== System Requirements ==
 
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= General Information =
 
= General Information =
 
== Community Sites ==
 
== Community Sites ==
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[http://simcity.wikia.com/wiki/SimCity:SimCity_Wiki Sim City Wiki]
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* [http://simcity.wikia.com/wiki/SimCity:SimCity_Wiki Sim City Wiki]
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[http://www.simtropolis.com/ Simtropolis]
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* [http://www.simtropolis.com Simtropolis]
  
 
= References =
 
= References =
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[[Category:Windows]]
 
[[Category:Windows]]
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Revision as of 02:11, 7 January 2013

Template:Infobox SimCity (series)

Availability

Template:DRM Table

The best version of SimCity 2000 is the Special Edition. It include the game, extra scenarios, a collection of fan made cities, the SimCity Urban Renewal Kit and a collection of building sets, an intro movie and interviews with Will Wright. The Special Edition was originally released for DOS and Windows 95.

The Windows 95 version has a couple of added features. It takes advantage of the features offered by Windows, such as running the game window on the same resolution as the desktop, a status bar at the bottom of the game window, and an extra zoom level.

A Network Edition also exists for Windows 95, which changes the game slightly in that you have to buy land, and the interface is revamped.

Windows

Game Data

Save Game Location

Template:Save Game Locations

Issues

Installing on 64-bit Windows versions

The original disc release uses a 16-bit installer, so it won't install on 64-bit computers. The easiest way to install the game is through XP Mode. If you don't want to run the game in XP mode, the method is more complicated.

  1. Insert the game CD into a disc drive.
  2. Copy the contents of "\WIN95\SC2K\" from the disc to a location of your choice on the hard drive, but it's best to make one outside of Program Files (example: C:\Games\SimCity 2000\).
  3. Download this patch and extract it to the game folder.
  4. Right click on the "simcity.reg" file and select "Edit".
  5. Under the "[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Maxis\SimCity 2000\Paths]" section, change all the "C:\\Games\\Simcity 2000\\SC2K" entries with the path to the folder where you copied the game files. The path for "Goodies" should be "D:\\WIN95\\SC2K\\..\\Goodies", with the drive letter D replaced with the letter of the same drive you put the CD in.
  6. Under the "[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Maxis\SimCity 2000\Registration]" section, replace the names that follow "Mayor Name" and "Company Name" with whatever you wish.
  7. Merge the simcity.reg file with the registry.
  8. Run sc2k_w7_patch.exe, and click "Crack It!". This patch fixes a problem where the game will crash if you try to load or save a city.
  9. Make a shortcut to SIMCITY.EXE and place it on your desktop or wherever you keep your game shortcuts.

Traffic and water animations are frozen

Set the game to run in 256 Colors compatibility mode.

System Requirements

Template:SysReq BaseTemplate

Mac

System Requirements

Template:SysReq BaseTemplate

General Information

Community Sites

References

http://www.reddit.com/r/patientgamers/comments/u9bfe/simcity_2000_yet_another_goodwill_game/