If you are following the script on reddit, it might be worth noting that this part:
"D:\Program Files (x86)\Maxis\SimCity Deluxe\Apps\SimCity 4.exe" -CPUCount:1 -intro:off -CustomResolution:enabled -r1366x768x32 -IgnoreMissingModelDataBugs:onIs SC4 setup for one particular users preferences. The switches you should use with your game, not to mention the install location, most will not use D:\ for example, could and should be modified for your own requirements.
So in my case I would modify this line to:
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Maxis\SimCity 4 Deluxe\Apps\SimCity 4.exe" -audio:off -intro:off -CPUCount:1 -f -CustomResolution:enabled -r1920x1080x32 -l:"UK English"Which is simply copy/pasted from said target line of my SC4 Shortcut. For more information on the possible command switches for use with the game, see
this article.
I know this was covered in the article, but I wanted to make sure no one misunderstood this, since it seems many are using the line in the example and running into problems.
Whilst using the switch
-IgnoreMissingModelDataBugs:on will remove all the brown boxes. If you add this you'll never know about problems with your plugins folder either. It's probably better to simply download the missing files, even without brown boxes, you will have empty spaces you shouldn't.
I don't personally think there is a security risk here, I think this is motivated by a commercial decision. Don't want your games disabled on Win10, I'll go back to an older version of Windows then... oh wait, that no longer makes any sense. Has anyone noticed how desperate MS are to get you under their control with updates you can't turn off... scary if you ask me - who's computer is it?