For setup issues, make sure that AutoRun.exe is set to Win2000 compatibility!
Create a shortcut on your desktop to AutoRun.exe on CD1... set the compatibility on the shortcut... Game should install!
Use latest WHQL drivers on a non-over clocked hardware (GPU)! If over clocked, then be sure to provide proper cooling 'cause this game is going to push the limits...
Also, on Hyper Threaded systems, the game's performance actually goes down... (Sad for me too!). So, use Windows NT Image Configuration Utility v4.0.1381.1… Will only work on NT based OS (Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 2003, Vista/Longhorn)
NOTE: This program has nothing to do with the game's Image... Image here means an application or more precisely, .exe & .com file that is supporting multiple processors...
In our case, we are talking about
speed.exe! We need to patch it so it won't use multiple CPUs and believe me, it helps! No more choppy Movies + sudden hiccups during action...
ImageCFG:
Info Page + Download
Google Search term:
imagecfg or
imagecfg.exe
Code:
imagecfg.exe -a 0x1 "C:\Program Files\EA GAMES\Need for Speed Most Wanted\speed.exe"
Change the path accordingly...
No HT enabled Processor? No Multiprocessor? DON'T try it then!