I've been a long time lurker so I never registered an account but I'm trying to figure out if a workaround has been solved. I'm getting a message that I need Admin privileges, which I have on the account I'm trying to run Civ IV. I searched and saw this but it didn't have any answers. I sent an e-mail to 2k and their exchange program for steam keys was discontinued last year on June 4th. Am I just out of luck?
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@smittyphi I assume you are referring to the disk version of Civ IV. I'm not sure if you just have the vanilla game, or with expansion, or the Complete Edition. Regardless, there are known issues with the old disks with the release of Windows 10. (The issue is not a bug with Civ IV, but rather a Windows Update at some point that disabled SecureRom due to security risks)
I have not used the disk version in many years, so I have no direct experience with this issue. I used a non-steam DD version for many years, and now use the Steam version - basically another DD version. DD versions don't have this issue.
If you have and play only BTS, which is the ultimate version of Civ IV, there appears to be a workaround to this problem - for BTS only. This is oft discussed over in the tech form here:
https://forums.civfanatics.com/forums/civ4-technical-support.159/
And this thread appears to be the one mentioned in the thread you linked above, that has much discussion on the topic:
https://forums.civfanatics.com/thre...dministrator-privileges-and-try-again.552140/
The reason one may get BTS only to work is that BTS was patched some years ago not to require SecureROM or a disk to run.
My recommendation though, if you are willing to spend a few bucks, is to find a DD version of Civ IV Complete on sale at Steam or another good vendor like GOG.com. In fact, GOG is having a sale right now and the Complete version is 7 bucks...see here:
https://www.gog.com/game/sid_meiers_civilization_iv_the_complete_edition
If you are not familiar with GOG, they are a very respectable vendor and all their games are DRM free..it is their mantra.
I have not used the disk version in many years, so I have no direct experience with this issue. I used a non-steam DD version for many years, and now use the Steam version - basically another DD version. DD versions don't have this issue.
If you have and play only BTS, which is the ultimate version of Civ IV, there appears to be a workaround to this problem - for BTS only. This is oft discussed over in the tech form here:
https://forums.civfanatics.com/forums/civ4-technical-support.159/
And this thread appears to be the one mentioned in the thread you linked above, that has much discussion on the topic:
https://forums.civfanatics.com/thre...dministrator-privileges-and-try-again.552140/
The reason one may get BTS only to work is that BTS was patched some years ago not to require SecureROM or a disk to run.
My recommendation though, if you are willing to spend a few bucks, is to find a DD version of Civ IV Complete on sale at Steam or another good vendor like GOG.com. In fact, GOG is having a sale right now and the Complete version is 7 bucks...see here:
https://www.gog.com/game/sid_meiers_civilization_iv_the_complete_edition
If you are not familiar with GOG, they are a very respectable vendor and all their games are DRM free..it is their mantra.
Lymond, thanks for the response. I did notice that Steam and GoG both have the same deals going and was going to say nevermind to the bug. I don't mind dropping a few $ for the complete edition. A little perk is that I don't have Colonization so I am in effect buying Colonization for $7.49 and able to play again..
Edit, should I go GoG or Steam? Since I'm playing by myself, I'm guessing GoG is probably the way to go?
Edit, should I go GoG or Steam? Since I'm playing by myself, I'm guessing GoG is probably the way to go?
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@smittyphi Great to hear! Enjoy!
By the way, I encourage you to take advantage of all that CFC has to offer . I know you are a long-time lurker/new joiner, but not sure where you've been lurkin' about. The Strategy & Tips forum is a great place to learn and play games with others, found here:
https://forums.civfanatics.com/forums/civ4-strategy-tips.155/
In my sig are links to GOTM and HOF forums, for other fun ways to play.
Also, a new Succession Game of the Month (SGOTM) is starting up soon:
https://forums.civfanatics.com/threads/sgotm-26-sign-up-thread.632164/
By the way, I encourage you to take advantage of all that CFC has to offer . I know you are a long-time lurker/new joiner, but not sure where you've been lurkin' about. The Strategy & Tips forum is a great place to learn and play games with others, found here:
https://forums.civfanatics.com/forums/civ4-strategy-tips.155/
In my sig are links to GOTM and HOF forums, for other fun ways to play.
Also, a new Succession Game of the Month (SGOTM) is starting up soon:
https://forums.civfanatics.com/threads/sgotm-26-sign-up-thread.632164/
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