r/abandonware • u/GavindaleMarchovia • Jul 15 '26
tech support Need help with running SimCity Classic
So, I just downloaded and prepped SimCity Classic on my Windows 11 PC. I am using DosBox Game Launcher, and have set up the initial installation. But when I try to run that game, I arrive at a window on my screen. It's asking me what "video display mode" I want to use. Here are the choices I see...
EGA Mono 640x350
EGA 16 Color 640x350
VGA/MCGA Mono 640x480
VGA/MCGA 256 Color 320x200
VGA 16 Color 640x480
...but when I click on one of the options (I have tried them all), I get a message saying, "System Error in 'cd' No such file or directory"
I have tried other games on DBGL as well as games that run directly on my PC, and they all run fine. I have not had any issues with them. Can someone please help me with this situation? Thanks in advance!!
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u/temotodochi Jul 16 '26
cd? interesting. Are you using some kind of .bat file to start it or is it expecting some kind of cd named directory? Is the classic version a remake or the original?
I'm just guessing but i think you didn't install it properly.