Forces the game to use a single CPU core. This completely eliminates random crashes caused by early 2000s code trying to split across modern multi-core processors.

The v1.1.640 patch is technically a "Building Nightlight Update." It cannot be applied directly to a raw disc installation. You must first install the , which brings your game to version 1.1.638. These are also hosted on Simtropolis. Step 2: Download the v1.1.640 SKU Match

If you're having trouble finding the patch, I can offer some general advice:

: The unpatched base retail/disc versions of SimCity 4 Deluxe or the Rush Hour expansion.

Right-click the downloaded patch installer ( SC4Update4BAT.exe or your regional equivalent) and select Run as Administrator .

Remember: Patch 640 -> 4GB Patch -> SC4 Launcher -> NAM. Follow that pipeline, and SimCity 4 will run better on your Windows 11 gaming rig than it did on your Windows XP Pentium 4.

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Launch SimCity 4 and check the version number in the bottom right corner of the loading screen. It should say 1.1.638 or higher before applying the 640 patch.