SimCity 3000 under WindowsXP

[NoNameRequired]

I just burrowed SimCity 3000. That's great, except it does not seem to work under WindowXP. I have tried running in compatibility mode, no dice. I regulary visit the Windows Update Site, so all the updates are installed.

After searching the internet, I came up empty on possible solutions. I know owners of SimCity 3000 Unlimited Edition reported it to be fonctional under Windows XP, but I have yet to find information regarding SimCity 3000. Maxis did not release a patch that I know of, so I'm pretty hanged by my feet.

Is there any solution ? I find it greedy that Maxis does not bother releasing a patch. I guess they want to force you into buying that joke Unlimited Edition. They released it as a full game rather than an expansion. Very clever... But I ain't that desperate.

Can anyone lend a hand ?

 

[The Helper]

I searched around and did not find a solution anywhere on the web. My advice would be to contact EA tech support and see what they have to say.

 

[Swilo]

The Helper, did you by some chance get the replies for this thread and mine mixed up? It would appear so.

 

[NoNameRequired]

I won't bother contacting EA since this game does not belong to me. I only burrowed it for a limited time.

I could however make another partition containing Windows 98SE... How would I install Windows 98SE if Windows XP Pro is installed ?

 

[NoNameRequired]

Could anyone guide me thru this process ? I don't want to mess anything up.

Situation : Currently using Windows XP Pro. I want Windows 98SE installed for playing SimCity 3000.

 

[Swilo]

I think it would require a format to ditch XP, then installing 98SE, then reinstalling Xp and selecting dual boot.
Not sure though.

 

[KingOfGod]

Put your resolution at 16 bit and 800x600 and someone tell me that its work.. i install my sim city 3000 now and i'll do that.. i hope its gonna work

 

[Duwenbasden]

The folks over @ SimCityCentral can't get their SC3K working on XP neither. Chances are you are out of luck.

 

[mgamerz]

XP has Different File System

Windows XP has a 32;64 bit file system.
2000,ME,XP has NTFS.
98,98SE has a FAT32-Unless you used drive converter.

 

[Dtere]

Guys this thread has been dead for three years. I'm guessing NoNameRequired already fixed the problem, or skipped over it and did other things.