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L. A. Rush

Windows - 2006

Description from the publisher:

In L.A. Rush, you'll pimp out your ride and live the fabulous lifestyle of an L.A. street racer. Race through 5 fully-open Los Angeles city re-creations, from the streets of Hollywood to the beaches of Santa Monica. An exciting and unique story-driven experience pushes you to find treacherous shortcuts and death-defying jumps. Upgrades Galore - Tune the performance of your car through an array of aftermarket parts

  • Race, modify, steal and pimp over 50 rides exclusive tricked-out street racers designed by West Coast Customs and Rides Magazine
  • Open World Racing through Hollywood, Santa Monica, South Bay, South Central and Downtown
  • Re-acquire 30 cars taken from your Personal possession and gain back your respect and street credit through missions
  • Steal your enemies' prized rides and then chop them for revenge and extra cash
  • Pit yourself against a buddy in split-screen racing on routes opened previously in Story Mode

How to Play

The game with widescreen fix and NoCD has been tested on Windows 7 64-bit and Windows 10, works with no problem. The game is using infamous StarForce DRM that can break your system, so make sure to install NoCD before running the game.

Install & play guide:

  • Mount the disc image of CD1. You will need the utility for mounting disc image files, like WinCDEmu, UltraISO, Alcohol 52%/Alcohol 102% or Daemon Tools Lite
  • Launch the installation (if autorun doesn't work - simply launch the installation from Setup.exe inside the disc)
  • When the installation process will ask for CD2 - mount the disc image of CD2
  • Finish the installation
  • Also it is recommended to install DirectX 9 from the disc (if you're using Windows 10 - enable DirectPlay, read this or this guide how to do it)
  • Then mount the mini image in virtual drive, to bypass StarForce DRM (only for Windows 2000/XP/Vista), or use NoCD (for Windows 7 and newer OS; simply copy all files from the archive and replace the original files inside the game folder)
  • Optionally install widescreen fix by ThirteenAG (simply copypaste files to the directory with installed game, edit LARush.WidescreenFix.ini to select desired resolution)
  • Open the directory with the game and find LARush.exe. Right click on LARush.exe - Properties - Compatibility - Set "Run this app in compatibility mode with Windows XP" and "Run as administrator"
  • Launch the game and play. If the game doesn't work - try to launch the game, then open Task Manager (Ctrl+Alt+Del by default) and check for processes LARush.exe and rundll32.exe. Close LARush.exe but don't touch rundll32.exe (it's a Windows app for running old apps from 32-bit operational systems, most old games running through rundll32.exe). Now try to launch the game again, it must work. Don't forget to close rundll32.exe process in Task Manager after finishing playing

Notes:

  • Disc 2 may trigger some warnings by your antivirus, it is because of NoCD inside it. But all installation files on that disc are clear, so nothing to worry about. Just don't use NoCD from that disc but use NoCD from our website instead, it showed 0 warnings on VirusTotal
  • NoCD is required for the launch because the game is using infamous StarForce DRM protection, which doesn't work correctly on modern systems and can break your PC. StarForce DRM works only on Windows 2000/XP/Vista systems, if you want to play the game on Windows 7 or newer OS - make sure to install NoCD. That NoCD "breaks" DRM protection and allows the game to work on modern systems
  • We also added StarForce drivers removal tool, you can use it after you installed the game to make sure that there's no more StarForce DRM files in your system
  • Widescreen fix by ThirteenAG doesn't work on Windows XP, so if you want to play the game on Windows XP - do not use it
  • The game doesn't have antialising or texture filtering, but you can enable it through dgVoodoo utility (please note that dgVoodoo doesn't work on Intel graphics). Simply copy dll-files from MS/x86 folder, dgVoodoo.conf and dgVoodooCpl.exe in main game directory, then launch dgVoodooCpl, go to DirectX tab and set antialising and filtering settings. If you're playing with widescreen fix - don't select forced screen resolution
  • Don't forget to check PCGamingWiki page if you have any troubles

Comments and reviews

John Mooth 29 Sep. 2026

Unfortunately, this PC version is unplayable. When once I'm played a PC version when I'm completing this game, but, when I'm returning, it's stuttering, and there's no fix... This is unplayable...

0
L.A Rush Spieler 13 Sep. 2026

Ich würde Mir das Spiel gerne Hier installieren Ich habe es Auch zuletzt Beim Release 2006 Gespielt aber Mein Internet ist so schlecht Das es 1 Tag dauern Würde

0
guzz 11 Sep. 2026

reminder to play the ps2 version and not this crap but also you need an average pc to run the emulator well. DONT TRY ON 4GB RAM OR YOULL REGRET DOING ANYTHING IN YOUR PAST LIFE

0
Japes 07 Jun. 2026

Game crashed my pc twice. 0/10. Would not recommend

0
bhasker 04 May. 2026

thanks for the game . i am interested on ricochet .that game brought to your site.

0
JoshiVRC 24 Mar. 2026

for those suggesting to play the PS2 version, is there a working 60 FPS patch?

0
404SI 15 Mar. 2026

The repack doesn't work.

0
RaceGuy777 22 Feb. 2026

For who looking to play this game in 2026, I recommended the repack, as it's not infected by StarForce. Using the retail one and launch it without No CD will 90% results in a bricked PC.

4
TizerisT 10 Feb. 2026

PC version is very strange. It has a bad problem where, if you look back, the roads become blindingly white even if you're in a shadowed area.
Get the ps2 version instead

0
HoverRanger07 31 Jan. 2026
Top comment

This thing's exe file has some sort of program that requires you to provide administrator access to it and restart it. After restarting, your pc gets stuck on a repair/recovery screen. It shows that the winload.efi file got corrupted and hence your data on the drive is also corrupted. the only solution is to reinstall your windows os from a usb or a disc. It acts literally like a USB killer. But in this case, it wants you to grant it administrator access, and after that kills your pc. I say Abandonware to remove this file before anyone else gets their pc dead. Also all gamers, try to read all comments before downloading files and be sure to check it in virustotal if in doubt. Have a safe and happy gaming. From an unlucky chap who got his pc fried because of this.

13
Ludoviko 30 Jan. 2026

Don't play the PC version, it's hard to make it work and it's anti piracy program may fuck your pc. even if you make it work, this version it's way inferior to the console version, for example the car sounds like electric cars.
Play the PS2 instead, which is the superior version, it works well with the PS2 emulator

2
Anon 16 Jan. 2026

Just a heads up the repack doesn't work, reinstalled 3 times and each time it's missing a different file.

1
RaspMe Vevelet 03 Dec. 2025

I swear to StarForce DRM....

1
Sunriser 06 Jun. 2025

How can I play the rush movie?

1
Anonymous user 02 Mar. 2025

I installed this game on windows 11 and now my pc is on a reboot loop (windows 11). Please help

1
Toni 24 Jan. 2025

Este juegos es muy bueno pero veo los gŕáfico bastante mal veo demasiados reflejos en los colores lo e probado todo es de los pocos juegos viejos que no puedo arreglar bien que pena.

1
OkkO 07 Dec. 2024

Ye' ol' game it is a brok as ye'
pocket afta buyin' smallest burger
at th' loca bar

0
TIM BOO BA 29 Nov. 2024

HOBBLA BOO !!
DITTA BOO GAAME !!
BOBOB A AHA

-3
berryarchangel 24 Nov. 2024

this game broke my mother pc

-2
Quarezna 15 Nov. 2024

Muy bueno el juego

0
cargames 07 Aug. 2024

Is there starforce in this.

-2
Rockergamer 26 May. 2024

Hey guys I downloaded the MagiRepack and the game crashes after every 15-20 minutes.I am using windows 10 GTX 1660 ti GPU with amd cpu.Can anyone help?

4
DeathCold 19 Nov. 2023

Another game that I never played but heard a lot about. Back in the days many reviewers recommended this game to play. So yeah, maybe I will check it out.

0
Slick 22 Aug. 2023

Just a heads up, L.A. Rush was also released for the ps2 as well.

0
Ethereal 11 Apr. 2023

repack doesnt work its missing 2 dll files

2
morataya_5 12 Mar. 2023

Cuando apago mi ordenador, no se guardan los datos, que tengo que hacer para que cuando vuelva a abrir el juego tenga todos mis datos guardados?

2
Paul Speidy 22 Feb. 2023

I have a problem when I start the game but when it is running it stutters and runs at 15 fps

does anyone have any tips on how i can fix it

btw i have windows 10 64 bit

0
~ 15 Jan. 2023

Thank you very much admin :)
BTW is there any possibility of a repack of Toca Race Driver 2 without starforce?

5
admin 15 Jan. 2023
Admin

Yes, StarForce DRM was removed in repack by MagiPack, this is the main reason why we added that repack. I added a note about it in filename. It is recommended to use that repack if you install the game on modern systems, that repack has been tested on Windows 10, works with no problem

4
~ 11 Jan. 2023

What about MagiPack repack?
That doesn't contain starforce right?

1
Fuck 08 Dec. 2022

StarForce DRM remover doesn't work, just don't download this. Bricked my computer, not the sites fault, just the uploader because there are definitely no DRM cracks out there. Fucking piece of shit

-2
admin 06 Dec. 2022
Admin

@Benoit C'est arrivé parce que vous avez installé le jeu et l'avez lancé sans NoCD, puis vous avez obtenu les pilotes StarForce. Vous devez lancer le PC en mode sans échec et supprimer les pilotes StarForce, l'outil de suppression se trouve dans les téléchargements.
La prochaine fois que vous installerez ce jeu, assurez-vous d'utiliser NoCD pour éviter tout problème avec StarForce DRM. Nous avons fait un guide d'installation pour installer le jeu sans StarForce, vérifiez la description

1
Benoit 03 Dec. 2022

J'ai installé le jeu mon pc ne marche plus est ce que quelqu'un sait comment régler le problème ?

0
Dracula 29 Nov. 2022

After the update from admins, I followed the instructions and did not get the STARFORCE setup asking for permissions. It works 100% as long as you do not get asked for permissions from a STARFORCE setup.

0
BEWAREFORSTARFORCEDRM 24 Nov. 2022

BE WARE FOR STARFORCE DRM!
THIS DRM KILL YOUR COMPUTER I HAD MISTAKE FROM A LONG YEARS AGO!
IF YOU DON'T WANNA BRICK THIS COMPUTER DON'T INSTALL THIS GAME OR DELETE DRM!

3
admin 16 Nov. 2022
Admin

We have updated the game, added some fixes and instruction how to install the game avoiding StarForce, plus added repack

0
Minignoux 21 Oct. 2022
Top comment

For everyone talking about viruses.
No, the Starforce DRM is NOT a virus.
The reason your computer BSOD once you install the game (and by extension the DRM) is because it isnt supported on Windows 8 onwards.
MyAbandonware isnt at fault, the game shipped with Starforce, as do most early 2000 games on this site.
If you mistakenly ran the game without patches, do the following, those are the easy steps:
-Disable driver enforcement from the settings that appears after some restarts
-Use the Starforce Removal Tool, just search it on Google
You can reenable driver enforcement after that

If that didnt work, you can manually remove the "sfsync" "sfhlp" and "sfdrv" files from system32 - drivers
And if you cant even boot into windows after disabling driver enforcement, you can use another OS, like a liveCD or liveUSB (you should always have one just in case)

11
RemoveThis! 15 Jun. 2022

Fucking remove this game, it almost destroyed my pc with BSOD or I will fucking sue your fucking ass

-19
@kowal 12 May. 2022

This is interesting how this game weight 1.2 gb. How the game from 2006 can be very heavy ?

0
StarForceDRMISAREALVIRUs 14 Feb. 2022

I was a victim to this pos so called drm app. Sure it seems fine once you install it to run the game properly, but after you restart your computer, bad news. You get the b.s.o.d, stating that your hard drive has been corrupted by a trojan type virus. Yeah Starforce is considered by Norton Anti-Virus a Trojan Virus. But the person who uploaded this on this site claiming that it was released for windows is in fact wrong, this was also released for the ps2 as well. I know this because I once had the game for the ps2. If you want to play this, buy a ps2 and then buy this game off of amazon.

-3
Dracula 26 Jan. 2022

This is a virus. I tried it on another site and was hoping this one would work, but seeing the comments are the same as my experience. You have to have a restore point ready cause it will mess up your PC and you will have to use a restore point

1
Reaper 15 Jul. 2021

The reports of a virus are in fact not false. The StarForce DRM contains some malicious code that requires you to give the LA Rush directory admin privileges for it to install. By allowing it this you put your computer at risk or permanent death. I didn't take the hint from the comments that suggested the DRM did this and now I'm warning you it is not a myth. Do NOT install this! Currently I am trying out a restore point to see if the damage can be reversed. I am uninstalling this once I know it got me out of it.

4
Frate 08 Sep. 2020

Is there really a Virus or false alarm?

1
Cody D. Buni 21 Aug. 2020

Does this game got already cracked or the dreaded StarForce DRM still presists in which will brick your computer?

3
Eruptboi 18 Aug. 2020

I think their might be a virus within the game or the crack.

2

No comment nor review for this game at the moment.

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Downloads

Windows version
Repack by MagiPack (StarForce DRM removed)
United Kingdom English
890 MB
Disc 1 (Starforce ON use NOCD)
United Kingdom English
737 MB
Disc 2 (Starforce ON use NOCD)
United Kingdom English
505 MB
Setup (Starforce ON use NOCD)
United Kingdom English
1.1 GB
Disc Image (Starforce ON use NOCD)
Russia Russian
3.9 GB

Extras

Fix Fix 1
Widescreen fix by ThirteenAG
Windows 1 MB English English
Misc Misc 1
StarForce drivers removal tool
Windows 146 KB English English
NoCD NoCD 2
NoCD (Working for all version)
Windows 1 MB English English
Mini image
Windows 10 KB English English

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