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{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|cover        = Test Drive 5 cover.jpg
 
|cover        = Test Drive 5 cover.jpg
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{{Series|Test Drive}}
 
{{Series|Test Drive}}
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'''Key points'''
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{{--}}  Has problems running on Windows XP and above. See [[#Issues fixed|Issues fixed]] and [[#Issues unresolved|Issues unresolved]].
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'''General information'''
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability/row| Retail |  | disc |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Retail |  | disc |  |  | Windows }}
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}}
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==Essential improvements==
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===Patches===
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{{Fixbox|description=Upgrade Test Drive 5 to version 5.1.1|ref=|fix=
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# Download the latest patch: [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1345-test-drive-5-patch/ '''Test Drive 5.1.1 Patch'''.]
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# Right-click the <code>td5patch.exe</code>. From the drop-down menu, select '''Properties'''.
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# Once the window is open, select the '''Compatibility''' tab.
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# Select '''Windows 95''' and '''Apply''' changes.
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# Run <code>td5patch.exe</code> and proceed through the install.
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# Run the game.
 
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|antialiasing              = hackable
 
|antialiasing              = hackable
 
|antialiasing notes        = Use [http://dege.freeweb.hu/ dgVoodoo].
 
|antialiasing notes        = Use [http://dege.freeweb.hu/ dgVoodoo].
|vsync                      = unknown
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|vsync                      = always on
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
|60 fps                    = unknown
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|60 fps                    = true
|60 fps notes              =  
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|60 fps notes              = Glide capped 63 fps
|120 fps                    = unknown
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|120 fps                    = false
|120 fps notes              =  
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|120 fps notes              = High (+300) fps makes the game move at an unplayable speed and boggles the camera
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
{{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Use a DirectX wrapper|fix=
# Go to the installation folder.
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# Download the latest version of [http://dege.freeweb.hu dgVoodoo 2] and extract the archive.
# Open <code>config.cfg</code> with Notepad or a different text editor.
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# Open the <code>MS\x86</code> folder and copy <code>D3D8.dll</code>, <code>D3DImm.dll</code> and <code>DDraw.dll</code> files.
# Change the lines with <code>SysSetup width</code> and <code>SysSetup height</code> to the width and height the game should run in. <br />'''For example''': Setting <code>SysSetup width 1920</code> and <code>SysSetup height 1080</code> will run the game at 1920x1080 resolution.
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# Paste the files into the game installation folder {{p|game}} where the game executable is.  
# Save the file.
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# Run {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}} as administrator. Click the '''[.\]''' button below the banner.
# Launch the game.
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# Under the DirectX tab, choose a Video card. Change the resolution to anything desired.
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# Untick "dgVoodoo Watermark"
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# Click Apply.
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# Run the game.
 
}}
 
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|eax support notes        =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 
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}}
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==Issues fixed==
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===Game crashes when starting a race===
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{{Fixbox|description=Use a DirectX wrapper|fix=
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# Download the latest version of [http://dege.freeweb.hu dgVoodoo 2] and extract the archive.
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# Open the <code>MS\x86</code> folder and copy <code>D3D8.dll</code>, <code>D3DImm.dll</code> and <code>DDraw.dll</code> files.
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# Paste the files into the game installation folder {{p|game}} where the game executable is.
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# Run {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}}. Click the '''[.\]''' button below the banner.
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# Under the DirectX tab, choose a Video card. Change the resolution to anything desired.
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# Untick "dgVoodoo Watermark"
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# Click Apply.
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# Run the game.
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}}
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===Installer doesn't work (hangs)===
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{{Fixbox|description=Analyze wait chain|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/topic/4800-mega-man-legends-installation-on-windows-10/?tab=comments#comment-14094|title=Mega Man Legends Installation on Windows 10|date=2021-03-24}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/topic/4824-revolution-2002-will-not-install/?tab=comments#comment-14230|title=Revolution (2002) will not install|date=2021-03-24}}</ref>|fix=
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# Open [[Task Manager]].
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# Find '''32-bit Setup Launcher (32-bit)''' on the list and expand it.
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# Right-click on every child object that belongs to the process and click on "Go to details".
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# In the Details tab, right-click on the highlighted element and click on "Analyse Wait Chain".
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# If there are elements on the list, select them and kill the process.
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'''Notes:'''
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{{ii}} Most common programs causing issues are '''logitechg_discord.exe''' (Discord applet for Logitech Gaming Software) and '''nvcontainer.exe''' (part of Nvidia Experience).
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}}
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==Issues unresolved==
  
 
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
|direct3d versions      =  
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|direct3d versions      = 6
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  

Revision as of 21:15, 31 March 2021

Test Drive 5
Test Drive 5 cover
Developers
Pitbull Syndicate
Publishers
Accolade
Europe Electronic Arts
Japan Capcom
Release dates
Windows November 20, 1998
Test Drive 5 on Wikipedia
Test Drive 1987
The Duel: Test Drive II 1989
Test Drive III: The Passion 1990
Test Drive: Off-Road (series)
Test Drive 4 1997
Test Drive 5 1998
Test Drive 6 1999
Test Drive Le Mans 2000
Le Mans 24 Hours 2001
TD Overdrive: The Brotherhood of Speed 2002
Test Drive Unlimited (series)
Test Drive: Ferrari Racing Legends 2012

Key points

Has problems running on Windows XP and above. See Issues fixed and Issues unresolved.

General information

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
Windows

Essential improvements

Patches

Upgrade Test Drive 5 to version 5.1.1
  1. Download the latest patch: Test Drive 5.1.1 Patch.
  2. Right-click the td5patch.exe. From the drop-down menu, select Properties.
  3. Once the window is open, select the Compatibility tab.
  4. Select Windows 95 and Apply changes.
  5. Run td5patch.exe and proceed through the install.
  6. Run the game.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows

Save game data location

System Location
Windows

Video settings

Template:Video settings

Widescreen resolution

Use a DirectX wrapper
  1. Download the latest version of dgVoodoo 2 and extract the archive.
  2. Open the MS\x86 folder and copy D3D8.dll, D3DImm.dll and DDraw.dll files.
  3. Paste the files into the game installation folder <path-to-game> where the game executable is.
  4. Run dgVoodooCpl.exe as administrator. Click the [.\] button below the banner.
  5. Under the DirectX tab, choose a Video card. Change the resolution to anything desired.
  6. Untick "dgVoodoo Watermark"
  7. Click Apply.
  8. Run the game.

Input settings

Template:Input settings

Audio settings

Template:Audio settings

Issues fixed

Game crashes when starting a race

Use a DirectX wrapper
  1. Download the latest version of dgVoodoo 2 and extract the archive.
  2. Open the MS\x86 folder and copy D3D8.dll, D3DImm.dll and DDraw.dll files.
  3. Paste the files into the game installation folder <path-to-game> where the game executable is.
  4. Run dgVoodooCpl.exe. Click the [.\] button below the banner.
  5. Under the DirectX tab, choose a Video card. Change the resolution to anything desired.
  6. Untick "dgVoodoo Watermark"
  7. Click Apply.
  8. Run the game.

Installer doesn't work (hangs)

Analyze wait chain[1][2]
  1. Open Task Manager.
  2. Find 32-bit Setup Launcher (32-bit) on the list and expand it.
  3. Right-click on every child object that belongs to the process and click on "Go to details".
  4. In the Details tab, right-click on the highlighted element and click on "Analyse Wait Chain".
  5. If there are elements on the list, select them and kill the process.

Notes:

Most common programs causing issues are logitechg_discord.exe (Discord applet for Logitech Gaming Software) and nvcontainer.exe (part of Nvidia Experience).

Issues unresolved

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 6
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

System requirements

Windows
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 95
Processor (CPU)
System memory (RAM) 32 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD)
Video card (GPU) 4 MB of VRAM
DirectX 6 compatible

References

  1. Mega Man Legends Installation on Windows 10 - last accessed on 2021-03-24
  2. Revolution (2002) will not install - last accessed on 2021-03-24