NFS:Most Wanted Problem!!!!HELP!!

[NITROUS SYSTEM]

Cannot install the game because when i install directX it shows me an error and installation cannot finish...The file tha has an error is DxDiag....HELP>>>

[markkram95.]

I have read this problem before elsewhere!
I think you need to skip the "install DirectX" part and it works.
I did that the first time and have not had any problems since!!

[NITROUS SYSTEM]

If i skip the install then i can't finish the setup of the game...

[DABhand]

Well either change the compatibility of the Setup file to windows 2000..


Or on the cd, you will see an autorun.inf file


If you copy the content of the cd to a folder, change the number on the directx line in the autorun.inf to 0

It should skip DirectX install.

[jhuk]

The info is in other threads for this problem, obv you didnt bother to look 1st, explore cd and set install.exe to win 2000 mode thats simplist, i had same problem with demo and full game.

[doomerdgr8]

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

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!

[NITROUS SYSTEM]

The game i have is on a DVD and not on Cd's...

[NITROUS SYSTEM]

Originally Posted by DABhand

Well either change the compatibility of the Setup file to windows 2000..


Or on the cd, you will see an autorun.inf file


If you copy the content of the cd to a folder, change the number on the directx line in the autorun.inf to 0

It should skip DirectX install.

There isn't an autorun.inf file in the disk...oh yeah and i don't have the game on Cd's but on DVD...

[DABhand]

There has to be an autorun.inf or the CD or DVD wont auto start.


There is a safemode_inst.exe I think thats a safe mode installer, sorta like if you have problems use this instead.

[DABhand]

Have you looked in the Autorun folder?


There is an autorun.cfg also there, open it with notepad and look for


DirectXVersion=9.0c

Change the 9.0c to 0

[NITROUS SYSTEM]

I didn't found anything in the Autorun folder expect some icons....Oh yeah i have tried to set the autorun.exe for win2000 compability but it didn't work out...I think the game is okay because i tried installing direct9.0c from other games but it didn't work out...so the problem is with direct9.0c,,,,Help!!!

[DABhand]

You cant have a legit version then, mine has the autorun.inf and Autorun folder with the autorun.cfg in it.

It is NOT a problem with DirectX at all, its the installer for the game. Others have had problems with it, and if its so much of an issue why havent you contacted the publisher?

[NITROUS SYSTEM]

I'm telling you i tried installing directX 9.0c from other game's just like Bet On Soldier and i had the same problem...Please help!!!The problem is with directX 9.0c!!

[DABhand]

Then your DirectX must not be installed right. Which is unfortunate since it wont install onto itself.


Again if you read the games' forum it will show many people with the same problem installing the game with the directx installation.

[Grumpy]

@NITROUS SYSTEM
For DirectX problems try using the 'XPLite' program to fix it. Now I havent used it personally but I have heard good things about it! You can find a fully working trial version of XPLite here. You can also read more about it at the same site. Remember I have not used it personally!! But if you have directX problems it may just help you!
Also you say you cannot see the 'Autorun.inf' file on your CD/DVD?
This could be caused by a couple of things!
Firstly try this:
In Windows Explorer, go to the 'Tools' menu, then 'Folder Options', then to the 'View' tab. Now check that the Green dot is in "Show Hidden Files and Folders".
Also whilst in the 'View' box, untick "Hide Extensions for Known File Types".
Then click the 'Apply' button.
Then near the top of the 'View' box, click the "Apply to all Folders" button.
Now you should be able to see the Autorun.inf file!