Game won't start - please help!

[crazycivfan2]

I had no problem installing Civ4. But when I try to run the game, the "loading" screen comes up and nothing happens. Eventually it times itself out. I have tried to do a lot of things suggested in the forums, but nothing works. I did notice that I have no "ini" file. Also worth mentioning is that I have a brand new high-end computer that meets or excedes all the requirements. Can anyone help me fix my problem. I want to play Civ4!!!

 

[biscuithead]

I'm having the same problems. Do several of your folders and the civ4config appear as shortcuts?

 

[crazycivfan2]

Yes - but there is nothing there. I have found a solution and can now play the game. What I did was I tried to install it on a different computer. It worked. So I figured out that my computer was thinking that my CivIV CDwas not the original. One must have the original CivIV CD in the drive to play the game. The game doesn't actually need the CD - it's just a security measure so that people won't copy the CD and give it to their friends. So I had to download a no-cd patch, which I am pretty sure I'm not allowed to describe on this website. If you'd like to contact me privately, I'd be happy to explain to you how I did it. Good luck.