That's because it's a very old version of Installshield Setup Launcher (version 3) that is not compatible and contains a 16-bit setup launcher stub.Īdd SETUP32.EXE to the same folder that has Setup95.exe and run that instead. The SETUP95.EXE will refuse to install the game. That's because it's a very old version of Installshield Setup Launcher (version I posted instructions on : The SETUP95.EXE will refuse to install the game. You can fix the issue so it will successfully install by replacing the ISL executable which you can download. SimCity for Windows 95 will not install onto Windows 10 because of the Installshield Setup Launcher having a 16-bit stub. I wouldn't know because I don't have it and never even played it. That said, I'm guessing that a lot more changed between versions than just a few files. The argument could be made that 'EA/Maxis didn't release a patch to upgrade the Win3.1 version to the Win95 version because they wanted you to buy the game all over again, so producing an unofficial patch would reduce sales.' On the other hand, it seems like the Win95 version (or any version) isn't being sold anymore, so some sites (but probably not this one) would likely let it slide. It probably wouldn't be technically legal, though, since you'd be patching one retail release to turn it into another. If, on the other hand, it's basically just the executable and, maybe, a few DLLs that changed, then a patch would be more feasible. If the Win95 version has a different graphics set, the different main menu and maybe other things like improved music, it wouldn't be very justifiable.

It would depend on how much changed between versions. Would it be possible to make a patcher for all those stuck with the win3.1 version?

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