Why used my sim city 4 cd install on windows 7

Tried to install Sim City 4 on Windows 7 cd rom doesn't even begin. I called HP, they told me that it is not compatible. Is there any solution for this and where.

Hello

SIM city 4 is compatible with Windows 7.

Step 1: Clean and examine the CD

If you have problems to install the program from the CD, the CD may be dirty or damaged.

Use a CD-ROM cleaning kit, or gently wipe the silver part of the CD-ROM with a soft and Lint cotton cloth. Don't use paper. Paper can scratch the plastic and leave streaks. When you clean the CD-ROM, wipe from the center of the disc outward. Do not use a circular motion.

If the drive does still not work, clean the disc using warm water or with a CD-ROM. wipe cleaning kit disc and then retest the drive.

Step 2: check if the drive is detected on another computer.

Step 3: You can contact the manufacturer support and check to help on the issue-

http://support.EA.com/cgi-bin/EA.cfg/php/enduser/home.php?p_sid=nhNOhm7k

http://SimCity.EA.com/help/help.php

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