Install manually using the fix package[1] Install manually using the fix package Download the SimCity 2000 Network Edition Interoperability Patch. Extract it somewhere convenient (the game will be installed within this folder). Run _setup.cmd and follow the steps. The Interoperability Patch can use a retail CD or download the trial version from the internet. Refer to the reddit thread for further details. The server takes a while to send data updates to the players, but you can use this server executable for faster updates. More info here