Difference between revisions of "Colin McRae Rally"
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{{Fixbox/fix|Widescreen fix|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U21qL4M6ukw|title=Colin McRae Rally - HD/Widescreen Tutorial (NEW) - YouTube|date=2017-02-03}}</ref>}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Widescreen fix|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U21qL4M6ukw|title=Colin McRae Rally - HD/Widescreen Tutorial (NEW) - YouTube|date=2017-02-03}}</ref>}} | ||
# If the Windows 7 patch is installed, uninstall it by installing [http://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/917/7/21314 Patch 1.5]. | # If the Windows 7 patch is installed, uninstall it by installing [http://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/917/7/21314 Patch 1.5]. | ||
− | # Download and extract [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo] anywhere. | + | # Download and extract [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo] anywhere. |
# Open the <code>MS</code> folder and copy its content to the game folder. | # Open the <code>MS</code> folder and copy its content to the game folder. | ||
# Run {{file|dgVoodooSetup.exe}}. | # Run {{file|dgVoodooSetup.exe}}. | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Use the dgVoodoo2 wrapper|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Use the dgVoodoo2 wrapper|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} | ||
− | # Download [http:// | + | # Download [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo2], copy dgVoodooSetup.exe and the contents of the MS folder into the <code>{{p|game}}</code> folder |
# Run dgVoodooSetup.exe, select DirectX, uncheck dgVoodoo Watermark (and change some settings if you want to force antialiasing and VSync) | # Run dgVoodooSetup.exe, select DirectX, uncheck dgVoodoo Watermark (and change some settings if you want to force antialiasing and VSync) | ||
# Run the game | # Run the game | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Use the dgVoodoo2 wrapper|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Use the dgVoodoo2 wrapper|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} | ||
− | # Download [http:// | + | # Download [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo2], copy dgVoodooSetup.exe and the contents of the MS folder into the <code>{{p|game}}</code> folder |
# Run dgVoodooSetup.exe, select DirectX, uncheck dgVoodoo Watermark (and change some settings if you want to force antialiasing and VSync) | # Run dgVoodooSetup.exe, select DirectX, uncheck dgVoodoo Watermark (and change some settings if you want to force antialiasing and VSync) | ||
# Run the game | # Run the game |
Revision as of 06:02, 3 April 2017
Developers | |
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Codemasters | |
Release dates | |
Windows | July 15, 1998 |
⤏ Go to series page | |
Colin McRae Rally | 1998 |
Colin McRae Rally 2.0 | 2000 |
Colin McRae Rally 3 | 2003 |
Colin McRae Rally 04 | 2004 |
Colin McRae Rally 2005 | 2004 |
Colin McRae: DiRT | 2007 |
Colin McRae: DiRT 2 | 2009 |
DiRT 3 | 2011 |
DiRT Showdown | 2012 |
Colin McRae Rally (2014) | 2014 |
DiRT Rally | 2015 |
DiRT 4 | 2017 |
DiRT Rally 2.0 | 2019 |
DIRT 5 | 2020 |
For the 2014 game, see Colin McRae Rally (2014).
Key points
- Needs unofficial patches to run on modern operating systems.
- Has some issues on Windows 7 and later. See the fixed issues and unresolved issues sections below.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch 1.5 is the latest version
Unofficial
- CMRONW2K by Krister Brus makes the game compatible with Windows 2000 and XP
- kFYatek's Unofficial Windows 7 Patch makes the game compatible with Windows 7 and later
Skip intro videos
You can skip the intro by launching the game from <path-to-game>\rally.exe
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Save game data location
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System | Location |
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Video settings
Widescreen resolution
Instructions |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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Local play | |||
LAN play | Direct IP only | ||
Online play | Dial-up only |
Issues unresolved
When using the dgVoodoo2 wrapper the intro videos for the Rally School courses have sound but no image when the game runs in fullscreen
- Make sure the Alt-Enter shortcut is not disabled in dgVoodoo2's settings so you can switch to windowed mode when you want to see those videos
Issues fixed
Game occasionally crashes when loading a stage on Windows 7 and later
Instructions |
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Game crashes when loading a stage on Windows 8 and later
Instructions |
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Intro videos have sound playing but no image on Windows 7 or later
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 166 MHz | Intel Pentium 200 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | 32 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 20 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 2 MB of VRAM DirectX 6.0 compatible | 4 MB of VRAM |
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Mars icecream on 2016-11-25
- Email received from Codemasters customer service.