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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''' | ||
+ | {{--}} Has problems running on Windows XP and above. See [[#Issues fixed|Issues fixed]] and [[#Issues unresolved|Issues unresolved]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''General information''' | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Patches=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Upgrade Test Drive 5 to version 5.1.1|ref=|fix= | ||
+ | # Download the latest patch: [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1345-test-drive-5-patch/ '''Test Drive 5.1.1 Patch'''.] | ||
+ | # Right-click the <code>td5patch.exe</code>. From the drop-down menu, select '''Properties'''. | ||
+ | # Once the window is open, select the '''Compatibility''' tab. | ||
+ | # Select '''Windows 95''' and '''Apply''' changes. | ||
+ | # Run <code>td5patch.exe</code> and proceed through the install. | ||
+ | # Run the game. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
− | |60 fps notes = | + | |60 fps notes = Glide capped 63 fps |
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = false |
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |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 | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use a DirectX wrapper|fix= |
− | # Download [http://dege.freeweb.hu | + | # Download the latest version of [http://dege.freeweb.hu dgVoodoo 2] and extract the archive. |
− | # | + | # Open the <code>MS\x86</code> folder and copy <code>D3D8.dll</code>, <code>D3DImm.dll</code> and <code>DDraw.dll</code> files. |
− | # Run {{file| | + | # Paste the files into the game installation folder {{p|game}} where the game executable is. |
− | + | # Run {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}} as administrator. Click the '''[.\]''' button below the banner. | |
− | + | # Under the DirectX tab, choose a Video card. Change the resolution to anything desired. | |
− | # Under the DirectX tab, choose a Video card. | + | # Untick "dgVoodoo Watermark" |
# Click Apply. | # Click Apply. | ||
+ | # Run the game. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Game crashes when starting a race=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use a DirectX wrapper|fix= | ||
+ | # Download the latest version of [http://dege.freeweb.hu dgVoodoo 2] and extract the archive. | ||
+ | # Open the <code>MS\x86</code> folder and copy <code>D3D8.dll</code>, <code>D3DImm.dll</code> and <code>DDraw.dll</code> files. | ||
+ | # Paste the files into the game installation folder {{p|game}} where the game executable is. | ||
+ | # Run {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}}. Click the '''[.\]''' button below the banner. | ||
+ | # Under the DirectX tab, choose a Video card. Change the resolution to anything desired. | ||
+ | # Untick "dgVoodoo Watermark" | ||
+ | # Click Apply. | ||
+ | # Run the game. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Installer doesn't work (hangs)=== | ||
+ | {{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= | ||
+ | # Open [[Task Manager]]. | ||
+ | # Find '''32-bit Setup Launcher (32-bit)''' on the list and expand it. | ||
+ | # Right-click on every child object that belongs to the process and click on "Go to details". | ||
+ | # In the Details tab, right-click on the highlighted element and click on "Analyse Wait Chain". | ||
+ | # If there are elements on the list, select them and kill the process. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes:''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Most common programs causing issues are '''logitechg_discord.exe''' (Discord applet for Logitech Gaming Software) and '''nvcontainer.exe''' (part of Nvidia Experience). | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
{{L10n|content= | {{L10n|content= | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 6 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = |
Revision as of 21:15, 31 March 2021
Developers | |
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Pitbull Syndicate | |
Publishers | |
Accolade | |
Europe | Electronic Arts |
Japan | Capcom |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 20, 1998 |
⤏ Go to series page | |
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 |
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Retail |
Essential improvements
Patches
Upgrade Test Drive 5 to version 5.1.1 |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows |
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
Use a DirectX wrapper |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Issues fixed
Game crashes when starting a race
Use a DirectX wrapper |
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Installer doesn't work (hangs)
Analyze wait chain[1][2] |
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Notes:
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Issues unresolved
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 6 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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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
- ↑ Mega Man Legends Installation on Windows 10 - last accessed on 2021-03-24
- ↑ Revolution (2002) will not install - last accessed on 2021-03-24