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{{ii}} TweakGuides has created a [http://www.tweakguides.com/NFSMW_1.html comprehensive guide] for fixing issues in this game. | {{ii}} TweakGuides has created a [http://www.tweakguides.com/NFSMW_1.html comprehensive guide] for fixing issues in this game. | ||
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+ | ===Poor Framerate & Crashes=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Install DirectPlay|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}}Windows 8/8.1/10 removes important DirectX components, causing game to run poorly, and possibly lead to multiple crashes. These components can be brought back by installing DirectPlay. [https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/bb153243(v=vs.85).aspx More about DirectPlay here.] | ||
+ | *Do not use compatibly mode when DirectPlay is installed. Compatibly mode will ignore the old DirectX libraries, which will cause a degrading framerate. | ||
+ | *It is recommended to reinstall the game after installing DirectPlay. | ||
+ | #Go to Control Panel, and select 'Programs'. | ||
+ | #Select 'Turn Windows features on and off' | ||
+ | #Click on 'Legacy Components' and check the box 'DirectPlay'. | ||
+ | #Select OK, once the installation is done, restart your computer. | ||
+ | }} | ||
===Can't install both NFS Underground and NFS Most Wanted (2005) on the same PC=== | ===Can't install both NFS Underground and NFS Most Wanted (2005) on the same PC=== |
Revision as of 00:42, 16 September 2018
Developers | |
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EA Black Box | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Engines | |
EAGL 3 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 15, 2005 |
Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
⤏ Go to series page | |
The Need for Speed | 1994 |
Need for Speed II | 1997 |
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (series) | |
Need for Speed: High Stakes | 1999 |
Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed | 2000 |
Need for Speed: Underground (series) | |
Need for Speed: Most Wanted (series) | |
Need for Speed: Carbon | 2006 |
Need for Speed: ProStreet | 2007 |
Need for Speed: Undercover | 2008 |
Need for Speed: Shift (series) | |
Need for Speed: World | 2010 |
Need for Speed: The Run | 2011 |
Need for Speed Rivals | 2013 |
Need for Speed (2016) | 2016 |
Need for Speed Payback | 2017 |
Need for Speed: Edge | 2017 |
Need for Speed Heat | 2019 |
Need for Speed Unbound | 2022 |
For the 2012 game, see Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2012).
General information
Availability
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- This game is not available digitally.
Version differences
- An alternative version of the game labelled Black Edition is also available which adds a number of exclusive bonuses.[3]
Essential improvements
Disable AI catch-up (rubber band effect)
Use NFSMWExOpts[citation needed] |
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Skip intro videos
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Patches
- Patch 1.3 is the last patch for the game. Resolves a number of issues and is strongly recommended.[4]
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\EA Games\Need for Speed Most Wanted\[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\NFS Most Wanted\<user-id>\ |
- Need for Speed: Underground 2 savegame grants you extra in-game cash[5]
Video settings
- ThirteenAG's fix requires the latest patch. See Patches.
Field of view (FOV)
Set custom FOV with NFS-VltEd[6] |
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Set custom FOV with RockportEd[6] |
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Notes
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Windowed
Set windowed mode[6] |
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Input settings
Audio settings
- By default, game plays sound in 22 kHz. To change into high quality 44 kHz, set level of details to max (sometimes to level 3), and restart the game.
To restore DirectSound, and inject OpenAL HRTF table, download dsoal with HRTF tables
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | Available here. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | ||||
LAN play | 4 | |||
Online play | 4 | Online play was retired on August 2011 |
Issues fixed
- TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game.
Poor Framerate & Crashes
Install DirectPlay |
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Can't install both NFS Underground and NFS Most Wanted (2005) on the same PC
- This problem occurs because both games use the same name for their main executables (
speed.exe
). After installing one game and attempting to install the other, its autorun program assumes it's already been installed.
Workaround[citation needed] |
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Controller deadzone issues
Fix left stick deadzone[7] |
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Stability issues
- List of patches:
- "Pure virtual function call" when spawning a roadblock is fixed.
- Random crash on Attrib::StringToLowerCaseKey fixed.
- Random crash after evading pursuit fixed.
- use_best_fit ignored, stabilizes the memory management subsystem
- Custom purecall handler that will crash the game and allow dump generation instead of showing meaningless dialog box (optional)
- Timebug fix (optional)
Install MWFixes[8] |
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Can't set shadows on Intel GPU
- On a PC with Intel GPU (or with Nvidia Optimus technology), the Shadow detail option is inactive.
Install ThirteenAG's fix[citation needed] |
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Menu lag on multicore systems
Change CPU Affinity[citation needed] |
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Game settings keeps resetting
Run the game in compatibility mode[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 | |
Shader Model support | 2.0 | [9] |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Mods
High Quality Vinyls
- A port of the high quality vinyls from the Xbox 360 version to PC.
High resolution textures
Install Modern Rockport v. II or 1.0 |
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NFSMW World Controller
- Can be used to change the camera, time speed, and HUD visibility.
NFS Music Player
- This is a custom music player replacement and a BASS library interface for NFS.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 2000 | XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 1.4 GHz | Intel Pentium 4 3 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon 7500 Nvidia GeForce 2000 MX or GTS Series Intel 950/i915g S3 GammaChrome S18 Pro DirectX 9.0 compatible | ATI Radeon 9800 series Nvidia GeForce FX 5900 DirectX 9.0c compatible |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9.0c compatible | |
Controller | Keyboard and Mouse | USB-based DirectInput compatible Gamepad or Racing Wheel |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[2]
- ↑ Applications writing to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE
will be redirected to other locations based on various criterias, see the glossary page for more details.
References
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ Need for Speed: Most Wanted- Black Edition - EA Games
- ↑ Patch 1.3 Changelog
- ↑ Verified by User:Blackbird on 2016-10-22
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Verified by User:Keith on 2017-12-19
- ↑ Need for Speed - Analog sticks deadzone · Issue #165 · ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack - last accessed on 2017-04-05
- ↑ NFSMods - MWFixes
- ↑ xan1242 comments on Xenia lets you control the car in NFS MW05! - last accessed on 2017-05-16