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Old 09-12-2009   #1 (permalink)


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Does Simcity Societies work with Window Vista 64bit?

Hi, I'm just wondering if anyone else has played Simcity Societies on Windows Vista 64bit?

Or just generally knows if it works on Windows Vista 64x.

Thanks very much, and would be grateful for an answer.

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Old 09-14-2009   #2 (permalink)


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Re: Does Simcity Societies work with Window Vista 64bit?

Hello Pandemic,
Officially, no, it wont play on Vista x64, but there are a few people around who have it running on their x64 systems, from what i can see, it will play on a x64 system but is very problematic, it really is a coin flip as to whether it will play OK.
Below are a couple of sites, you can see that they both say it wont play on a x64 OS.


Windows Vista Compatibility EA SimCity Societies

Windows Vista Compatible Games (32-Bit/64-Bit)*|*Nerd Den
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Old 09-14-2009   #3 (permalink)


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Re: Does Simcity Societies work with Window Vista 64bit?

Quote  Quote: Originally Posted by stoneys-nutz View Post
Hello Pandemic,
Officially, no, it wont play on Vista x64, but there are a few people around who have it running on their x64 systems, from what i can see, it will play on a x64 system but is very problematic, it really is a coin flip as to whether it will play OK.
Below are a couple of sites, you can see that they both say it wont play on a x64 OS.


Windows Vista Compatibility EA SimCity Societies

Windows Vista Compatible Games (32-Bit/64-Bit)*|*Nerd Den
Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa?
I bought the game yesterday, it's getting shipped via mail.

What a waste of money...

I'M SAD NOW. :P :P

EDIT: Would Compatibility Mode work?
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Old 09-14-2009   #4 (permalink)


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Re: Does Simcity Societies work with Window Vista 64bit?

Don't slash your wrists just yet, as i said, there are a few people running this without issue on x64, and a few running it with issues, but it's running.
When you install it, install as administrator and in compatibility mode, this should help keep any problems to a minimum.
When you get it installed let us know how it goes, good luck.
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Old 09-14-2009   #5 (permalink)


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Re: Does Simcity Societies work with Window Vista 64bit?

Quote  Quote: Originally Posted by stoneys-nutz View Post
Don't slash your wrists just yet, as i said, there are a few people running this without issue on x64, and a few running it with issues, but it's running.
When you install it, install as administrator and in compatibility mode, this should help keep any problems to a minimum.
When you get it installed let us know how it goes, good luck.
Just one more question, do you think I should give it a go or return it?

I bought it via ebay and I can return it if it's unopened.

Opinion? Thanks.
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Old 09-14-2009   #6 (permalink)


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Re: Does Simcity Societies work with Window Vista 64bit?

If it was me i would try it, but thats just me. it does run on x64 systems, it's just a case of, will it run on your sytem, only one way to find out, so, i would say load it up and give it a go.
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Old 09-14-2009   #7 (permalink)


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Re: Does Simcity Societies work with Window Vista 64bit?

Quote  Quote: Originally Posted by stoneys-nutz View Post
If it was me i would try it, but thats just me. it does run on x64 systems, it's just a case of, will it run on your sytem, only one way to find out, so, i would say load it up and give it a go.
Okay thanks very much, plus it wasn't a very expensive game, only $20AUD which is pretty good.

Wish me luck and thanks very much!

Wait, one more thing lol sorry.

What Compatibility Mode would I change it to?
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Old 09-14-2009   #8 (permalink)


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Re: Does Simcity Societies work with Window Vista 64bit?

I would use the XP, sp2.
Good luck.
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