NFS4 render options
Im using a fresh install of 2K Pro SP3 slipstreamed. I got NFS4:High Stakes to install fine using instructions I find in your compatibility pages, but however when running the 3d device setup im only given the option of software rendering.
Im using a fresh install of 2K Pro SP3 slipstreamed. I got NFS4:High Stakes to install fine using instructions I find in your compatibility pages, but however when running the 3d device setup im only given the option of software rendering. Im using a MSI GF3 card with the 29.42 WHQL drivers from nvidia site. How can I get hardware rendering running?
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Modify the shortcut for NFS4 so that you have a -d3d1 beside it.
eg. C:\Need4\Nfshs.exe -d3d1
Then run the game, the 3D setup doesn't work always in 2000.
You may also want to grab this file,
http://www.geocities.com/atimobility/files/hsfix.zip
It will make High Stakes make use of DX7 instead of DX6, inside the ZIP is the NFS5 Direct3D driver. It made a HUGE difference in speed with my Radeon 8500 and GeForce2MX.
eg. C:\Need4\Nfshs.exe -d3d1
Then run the game, the 3D setup doesn't work always in 2000.
You may also want to grab this file,
http://www.geocities.com/atimobility/files/hsfix.zip
It will make High Stakes make use of DX7 instead of DX6, inside the ZIP is the NFS5 Direct3D driver. It made a HUGE difference in speed with my Radeon 8500 and GeForce2MX.
Ok well I try this,
"C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\Need For Speed High Stakes\nfshs.exe -d3d1"
But all I get is,
! The file C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\Need For Speed High Stakes\nfshs.exe -d3d1 cannot be found.
It wont let me modify or make a new shortcut with the -d3d1
Here's a screenshot of my NFS4 registry entries, they point to software mode, is there a way I can change it here?
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/mmoldavan/images/nfs4reg.jpg
"C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\Need For Speed High Stakes\nfshs.exe -d3d1"
But all I get is,
! The file C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\Need For Speed High Stakes\nfshs.exe -d3d1 cannot be found.
It wont let me modify or make a new shortcut with the -d3d1
Here's a screenshot of my NFS4 registry entries, they point to software mode, is there a way I can change it here?
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/mmoldavan/images/nfs4reg.jpg
how'd u guys get that far..
after i install and 3d setup fails...
all i find in my registry is:
default
3d device description (no entry for this)
install path
version
i have a seperate entry for 3dsetup...lists 15 cards.
1.5.7.0. is my 3d setup version ('99)
EDIT: ok i updated my 3d setup file to a newer version and it detected my card fine.
But now when i try to run high stakes in 98 or 95 compatibility mode...
i get a message that says warning #2 : your files are corrupted please re-install the game. This is as far as i got over a year ago now
after i install and 3d setup fails...
all i find in my registry is:
default
3d device description (no entry for this)
install path
version
i have a seperate entry for 3dsetup...lists 15 cards.
1.5.7.0. is my 3d setup version ('99)
EDIT: ok i updated my 3d setup file to a newer version and it detected my card fine.
But now when i try to run high stakes in 98 or 95 compatibility mode...
i get a message that says warning #2 : your files are corrupted please re-install the game. This is as far as i got over a year ago now
Quote:Ok well I try this,
"C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\Need For Speed High Stakes\nfshs.exe -d3d1"
ok well i can see your prob right there the path and executable have to be inside the quotes and the switches outside the quotes. like this:
"C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\Need For Speed High Stakes\nfshs.exe" -d3d1
"C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\Need For Speed High Stakes\nfshs.exe -d3d1"
ok well i can see your prob right there the path and executable have to be inside the quotes and the switches outside the quotes. like this:
"C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\Need For Speed High Stakes\nfshs.exe" -d3d1
Well my only problem is I tried setting the Thrash driver to D3D, however when I do this when I try and run the game I get the message "Need for Speed files are corrupted; please re-install." Returning the setting to softtri makes the game operable again w/o a reinstall.
I used the -d3d1 outside the qoutes and the shortcut mod works now, but the game is still in software render since the above thrash driver mod gives me the error.
I used the -d3d1 outside the qoutes and the shortcut mod works now, but the game is still in software render since the above thrash driver mod gives me the error.
