Then, 'Paste' the file onto your Desktop of yor computer. 'Right Click' the _Resolution.sam file and 'Copy' it. If it still doesn't give you permission to make a change to the file then do this TIP: You may have to be logged onto your computer as Administrator for it to let you make changes to the "_Resolution.sam" file. Change the setting from 5 to 0 and save and exit(if it wont let you see Tip below). Here you will see a graphics over-ride option. " file and choose to "Open With" and select NotePad and it will open the file as Text. (NotePad is a Windows Text document writer which can be found by right clicking on the "_Resolution.sam. This file is simply a NotePad document that can be changed.
You must find the "_Resolution.sam" file as described in the above default location(your SIM THEME PARK folder my be in a slightly different place). This file can be found in the games installation folder, something like Ĭ:\PROGRAM FILES\SIM THEME PARK\DATA\_Resolution.sam. So we're going to find the file, change one setting and then rename the file itself. It also doesn't like the name of the file itself. Win7 doesn't like one of the games default graphics settings and you need to make a small change to a simple file. (4) In the games menu we're going to tell it to use 'software rendering' and not 'Hardware rendering'. (3) Tell the computer to use only one of its multiple processors to run this ancient game. (2) Put the game in 'Compatibility mode' for WindowsXP SP3. (1) Change one number in a file folder and change the name of that file folder.
Here is the list of things we're going to do The only thing the GOLD disc does is add a few files to some folders that have nothing to do with installation/playing issues. Wait until ALL of your problems have been solved and the game running before wasting time on that. Also, if you have the GOLD edition add-on disc do not install it yet. PLEASE read this entire page prior to doing anything as it could very well change what you do.įirst, install the game but do not start the game. You may also have to do them in various orders or attempt them more than one time each. You may have to use some or all of these tweaks in order to get the game to work. This is a long post simply because it is very descriptive about a few simple steps.
More than likely it will run on yours as well. I have Sim Theme Park Gold and it runs perfectly on all settings on Windows7. SIM THEME PARK/GOLD tips to run on WINDOWS 7
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