How to Play
Windows
Collector's Edition of the game with patch 1.4 and NoDVD has been tested on Windows 7 64-bit and Windows 10, works fine. We recommend to install US release of Collector's Edition since it has more content and most mods & fixes are based on that version. Both repacks features all content from Collector's Edition.
Check our Guide and Notes for more details
Install & play guide (for Collector's Edition):
- Mount the disc image. You will need the utility for mounting disc image files, like WinCDEmu, UltraISO, Alcohol 52%/Alcohol 120% or Daemon Tools Lite
- Install the game (if autorun doesn't work - simply launch the installation from Setup.exe inside the disc). Ignore registration window, click "Register later"
- 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)
- After that install patch v1.4 for Collector's Edition
- Then install NoDVD (simply copy NFSC.exe from the archive and put it into game directory, replacing original NFSC.exe)
- Optionally install Widescreen fix (instructions inside the archive)
- Open the directory with the game and find NFSC.exe. Right click on NFSC.exe - Properties - Compatibility - Set "Run this app in compatibility mode with Windows XP SP3" and "Run as administrator"
- Launch the game and play. If the game doesn't work in compatibility mode with Windows XP - try to launch it in compatibility mode with other version of Windows (98, 2000 or Vista)
Here's also video guide by 77Vids
Notes:
- If the installation doesn't start - try to launch Setup.exe in compatibility mode with old version of Windows (98, 2000 or XP)
- NoDVD is required for the launch because the game is using SafeDisc DRM protection, which doesn't work on modern systems. That NoCD "breaks" DRM protection and allows the game to work on modern systems
- The game works on DirectX 9, so if you're using Windows 8, 8.1, 10 or 11 - you need to enable 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
- It is recommended to install all versions of Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable, and NET Framework for the correct work of the game for the correct work of the game
- Also it is recommended to install RAD Video Tools and K-Lite Codec Pack for the correct work of in-game videos
- Patch v1.4 includes the content of all previous patches, but if you have troubles with installation of patch v1.4 - try to install patch v1.3 first, and then install patch v1.4 over it. All patches are available here
- By default the game works only in 4:3 screen resolution but you can run the game by using Widescreen fix by ThirteenAG. Simply copy files from the archive and put them into main game directory. Then open NFSCarbon.WidescreenFix.ini in Notepad and change
ResX = and ResY = to your screen resolution. For example, if you have 1920x1080 display, make ResX = 1920 and ResY = 1080 - If you have 16:10 display - in addition to Widescreen fix also install NFSC HUD Adapter
- If the game is crashing after launch, try this:
- Disable DEP for NFS: Carbon. Right click on My Computer → Prorepties → Select Advanced system settings → Open Advenced tab → Performance settings → "Data Execution Prevention" tab → Click on "Turn on DEP for all programs except those that I select" → add NFSC.exe from the directory with installed game. Run the game
- Use latest version of Widescreen fix by ThirteenAG, it includes crash fix that prevents the game from crashing
- If it didn't work, try also to disable intro video, sometimes the game may crash because of intro video. If you're using Widescreen fix by ThirteenAG - open it in Notepad and change
SkipIntro from 0 to 1. Now the intro video will be skipped
- If you have random FPS drops or stuttering - try to run the game in Borderless Windowed mode. To do that open NFSCarbon.WidescreenFix.ini and set
WindowedMode = 1. Additionaly we recommend to enable Vsync in control panel of your video card, for smoother framerate - There's a rare bug when the game softlocks if the player's car breaks down in a race. If that bug happens with your game - use ZPatch Carbon
- If you have troubles running the game on Windows 7 - disable Game Explorer, read this instruction
- Some of graphical mods, like HD Reflections mod, are using dinput8.dll from Widescreen fix as a base. If you want to play with both HD Reflections and Widescreen - leave only the newest dinput8.dll
- Extra Options is a mod that adds various new settings, including debug mode, and fixes some game bugs
- If you want to play with gamepad - use Widescreen fix, the latest version includes improved gamepad support. As alternative - you can use NFS-XtendedInput plugin. If you have troubles with gamepad deadzones - check this guide
- Check PCGamingWiki guide for modifications, there's a lot of mods that can enhance game's graphics and improve gameplay, like HD textures, vinyls, quality HD in-game videos, etc. Also, check GamePressure to find some gameplay and graphics mods
- For users of Windows 64-bit systems: if the game doesn't work after you launched it - open Task Manager (Ctrl+Alt+Del by default) and check for processes NFSC.exe and rundll32.exe. Close NFSC.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
- Don't forget to check PCGamingWiki page if you have troubles, it is very useful!
Mac
Use the following serial number: TWSA-5699-LZVM-KQS2-F9EL
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Comments and reviews
Where is the NoDVD file?
In the step, "Then install NoDVD (simply copy NFSC.exe from the archive and put it into game directory, replacing original NFSC.exe)", I see no archive folder nor NoDVD.
https://archive.org/download/need-for-speed-pro-street-repack-v-4/Need_for_Speed_-_Most_Wanted_Repack_v6.rar
I guess If anyone wants I have the Most Wanted black edition iso backed up to internet archive. https://archive.org/details/need-for-speed-most-wanted-win-en-dvd
so does anyone have a dumbed down crayola style of how to get it to work?
HEY EVERYONE CAN SOMEONE HELP ME OUT WITH A VALID CD KEY PLEASE !!
magikpack crashes on boss
It worked for me, I used: Collector's Edition US release (English only), Patch v1.4 for Collector's Edition (US release), NoDVD (compatible with all versions) and Widescreen fix by ThirteenAG (compatible with all languages), I followed the step by step installation instructions to the letter, and it worked and don't forget the section: Run this app in compatibility mode with Windows XP SP3 and Run as administrator
so when need for speed most wanted?
Download the Repack by MagiPack and start playing.
A great game for its time, I played it many times, the racing, everything that happens in the game, the graphics are typical for that time, I like everything.
me acuerdo de jugar esto en la pc de mi abueloo cuando nos visitaba de la capital, me llego un recuerdo flash de esos momentos y buscando llegue a esta pagina. MUY BUENA
hi. ima download this since most wanted is gone :(
If your game keeps freezing after defeating a boss, download NFS Carbon ExtraOptions (https://nfsmods.xyz/mod/729)
launch with admin privileges and try again' and when I run it as admin the game doesnt launch. Pls help (Use NOCD EXE download from here :)
Excellent I recently replayed the game. It was a great experience, so I'm adding it to my collection. I'd also like to add Most Wanted It would be great to add it here, but You don't have this game here. If you need it, I can help you with this issue.
for some reason cant change controls for the repack version. wont lemme,anyone got answers?
I have a problem: the game works fine when I don't have a user account, but when my account loads, the game crash
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WHAT İS THE KEY ?
I have nfs carbon on the WII and its perfect on it. (exept for the crashes)!
Its fun to play on pc too!
Buenas, yo tengo algunos problemas en la descarga de este juego, no me permite ejecutar en programa del juego, ¿que consejo me recomiendan?
When I played the last boss race, the screen suddenly got blank & freeze. I played in Windows 10. Any ideas?
Is too slow but its aprox 3h or 5h i have 1gb/s LOL
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Tried launching. got through the opening cutscene. went to restart the game and it simply crashes upon getting through the open.
Repack by MagiPack link not working!!! Fix pls!!! This one as well... I just wanted this version cause its better to install
good job creators
my childhood game
oh wow I was not expecting this to be abandonware. Such a shame really. I can't imagine it would be too hard for EA to liscence this to GOG or someone to revive it
For those who are having problems with wn11 not being able to run the game because is asking for admin privileges, you need to download a No CD Fix for the game. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HZnOhxsDAmYA8gO8ohCWhDu4bbawmp0E/view copy and paste to file.
Hi! Im trying to play NFS Carbon, but it keeps saying I need admin privileges. Does anyone have a fix or know a work around? I wont likely check this site for a while so please if you have discord use my nickname to send me a message letting me know of a fix.
OTIMIZE A VERSÃO MAC PARA ARM
U have a lot of old fun games which are free thanks
im having to make a virtual box just to get this to work
Hi! Have anyone had problems with autosculpt? Doesn't seem to work for me. I installed MagiPack repack.
What is the DVD code Collector edition US release (english only)
did everything even put the code in and that worked why does it keep saying someth8ing about admin privileges when i try to open the game
How do I mount the .mdf / .mdf files for the Macintosh version on my Mac?
Thank you so much for this.
I have downloaded and installed the Repack by MagiPack version and works perfectly fine on my M1 Macbook Air with Parallels on Win 11.
dude its showing 1 day left on 5G network
Hello !
Does anyone have ever tried the Mac version ? or have an idea of how to install that version ?
thx in advance !
Great installed faster
I needed to download a pack created by posedenNETSHOW, because "European version" doesn't start up the setup after entering serial code. That's weird. Nothing happens..
I installed the Collector's edition US. the game, but later the game doesn't launch!
It's a huge problem !
I'm not able to play on Windows 10, pc.
I tried 3 times
My Dream game :)
is there any chance of getting NFS hot pursuit / NFS the RUN here ???
So I finally able to download and it works fine once replaecd the file from Need-for-Speed-Carbon_NoCD_Win_EN_NoDVD' in installed folder.. no issue at all... Thanks.. 👍
Its a disappointment i tried twice downloading the game ... both time it failed 1st after 40% and then aftr 67% ... not sure if there is issue with site/server.. it felt like site is abandoning downloads 🤣
i cant save my files (had the same problem on most wanted) cant even enable auto save
so good game and best grapics
Useless, game does not work, no matter what I tried. I followed each step and still nothing. Not worth downloading
why does my save not stay
"Making of" contains the most part* of the actors.
Video guide violated YouTube rights, a violation.
I downloaded Kite Codec Pack, but my computer doesn't let me install this application;
The firewall or Windows Defender antivirus of my computer think there is a risk to install and run It.
I can not install the patch V 1.4 US english collector's edition.
And NO DVD CD.exe , when executing write me on prompts commands in black and White " the file doesn't exist , Angie defeated; ( same Wolf and Kenji defeated ).
No DVD.exe doesn't work for me, in my opinion; or i can not install the game very well, I do some errors.
Only "making of" video works, movie, "DVD disk explanation", how it's made this videogame, with its territories, lands: San Juan,Silverton,Kempton, Fortuna, and Down Town, and the most parti of the actors with some cut scenes.
NVM, it's down in the download section
where is nodvd?
When I try to install the application nfs carbon with its image, gime me this error code: " l'esecuzione del codice non può proseguire perché msvcp71.dll non è stato trovato.
per risolvere il problema, prova a reinstallare il programma."
Hi everybody and to the owner of this website, I can not install the game !
I'm Italian.
I tried to follow the instructions.
I use pc Windows 10, 64 bit, Acer.
Nothing.
Collector's US patch and both italian v1.4 don't work.
I need help please
Hello everybody, I tried the files for nfs Carbon Collector's edition in
US english and italian patchv 1.4. I'm Italian. I tried to follow the instructions but I can not install the game ,v 1.4 and I can not arrive to the page ea nfs arbon patches for version 1.3, because the website is not safety for my personal computer,pc acer window 10 OS, 64 bit.
I have got problem in installation and run of the game.
I think i can't do anything to launch the game !!
Where can I download the DLC cars？
Iwas download need for speed carbon
Hello, is there a way to play with friend using radmin or smth else?
Does the posedenNETSHOW repack come with the 1.4 update or do I have to install it to know if I download it or not?
Been trying to download it correctly for the longest. I went through all of the steps and did everything but for some stupid reason my PC isn't trying to find the NODvD file to insert into the game directory. I used the default way and the farthest that I have gotten is just to the screen going completely black and blinking for less than a second, just to go back to my desktop as if nothing ever happened.
Mac version requires a dvd. Does the nocd patch exist?
Hey guys, I just shared my own portable version of Carbon with many fixes and improvements, I will be happy to hear your feedback
@RIVER Try using x360ce. Set your controller up in the app and leave it running in the background. I'm currently downloading NFSC so I will let you know if it works, but I've needed to use it for a few older games now. I'm using an XOneEliteS2 controller and have no issues in most games.
I had a small problem installing it. A key was needed to activate it. It took a little research on Google and that was it. Other than that, everything was fine with the game.
What about korean version?
still asking me to insert the dvd rom does anyone know how to fix it??? thanks in advance
salut jai une question jarive pas a faire marcher le jeu des que je le lance ces ecran noir puis il se ferme peu etre du au fait que jai pas instalé nodvd mais jai pas capte comment on fait
Having a friend who's having a problem specifically with Carbon; Game is having their car pull to the right when their stick is at rest.
This is not a faulty controller, every other game and software does not have this stick drift. The menus don't auto-scroll right either. They are using a modern Xbox controller on windows; And we both have installed the repack version of carbon. (I previously installed by ISO; But deleted the game folder. This is purely repack's install with a previous save file)
We even re-did the steering controls in options, re-applied the widescreen fix. Nothing so far has worked. All google searches have not lead to anything remotely helpful to fix this problem. They don't like having to have their joystick on the left to counteract the car wanting to steer; And I don't like the idea they'd have to 'steer left' to go straight. Bad habit to pick up just for one racing game to be playable.
I worry this is a blue-moon kind of bug. But I'm hoping someone will see this and fixed it before. Any information for trying to fix this would be appreciated.
nocd mac? does it exist? does work?
Hi, I wanted to know if anyone here knows how to make the Windows version of the game run on MacOS? The game's MacOS version doesn't work anymore since Apple stopped 32-bit program support several years ago. I've had to resort to using Whisky to attempt installing and playing the game. I'm using MacOS Sequoia, and while it will install, it won't run at all. I'm not a developer or anything, but to my very basic understanding, there's tons of other stuff missing. Any experienced devs here willing to help and/or take on the challenge to get this game to run on Mac please? Thanks!
why will this thing refuse to start? i have tried everything in the book and it wont start.
I installed the game but i cant start it. I have a Win11. There is always the error code 0x0000007. I Reinstalled it. I installed directX and the other things. I searched for solutions but without success. I tried everything. I even installed the other packs. NFS Mostwanted works, but carbon not. Please help me out.
The game works great but I'm having some sound issues. There is absolutely no sound from speaker only from headset, well I guess I have to play it with headset only, even though I'm more used to play games with my edifier 2.1 speakers. This game is a gem from my childhood, thanks for uploading it!
Tributes paid to Once Upon a Time star Chris Gauthier
Born: 01/27/1976
Deceased: 02/23/2024
Anybody know how to install full thing with extra options and no cd correctly, because everytime i do it and follow all the steps.
Why can't I download games anymore?
I installed the game, clicked on the nfsc.exe but it doesnt work literally nothing happens. Help please
having an issue where the game thinks im pressing down in all menus, makes crew and colors hard to mess with, any ideas?
Hey guys, i´ve been really struggling with this game, i have windows 11, and yet, i´ve tried and tried with everything and still the game doesnt run properly, it always pop ups the error 0xc000007b, Why? it just says that the application was unable to start correctly, what can i do?
IN MY CASE ITS WORKED PEACEFULLY
Installed all recommended apps. Auto run is working fine but when clicked on installation asks for product key
Why did when i try to install, the error said "can't install the game because this game require directx 0 or higher". I am using windows 10 and has enabled the directplay feature
Is There A Korean Language?
It's the worst thing if it continues like this, the server is broken, the admin has an error, the connection doesn't respond, and the client still doesn't respond well.
All download links are not responding properly. Can you fix them today? Please take action now because maybe too many are not working properly.
Does contain malware?
I once played the game before, and it was amazing.Therefore, I download it again. However, I have to face a problem that I can hear no sound from the game.
THANRILL, this is unfortunately not solvable. Technically, it is possible. This thing is written somewhere in the game's code.
How to get the DLC cars？
this is really unfair after getting upto 2gb it says that file not avalable in webside like what the hell
Did anyone notice this; when you auto-sculpt your back bumper, nitrous' particle affect from the exhaust disappears? Is there a solution for that?
This is a really well done repack. If you have issues make sure you read the additional notes, if you do the fixes and tunes mentioned the game runs perfectly after a few minutes of tweaking. Everything you need is included in the repack too.
Great work
My NFS Carbon keeps pressing a certain key (i couldn't figure it out) and I'm looping between the main menu and start career sections. Please help.
I installed the game and it runs and even works with wide screen however it feels like the game is running at 4x speed and is making it very hard to play, is there a way to limit the fps as I imagine this is what is causing the problem
For those that dont want to run any sketchy setup.exes or download sketchy nocd patches heres a link to where you can get them pre installed in winrar:https://www.reddit.com/r/abandonware/comments/zr41zu/the_complete_abandonware_need_for_speed_download/
RIP Neville
At first race, Pause and go into Options - Controls and change out mouse and Keyboard to Controller with mouse cursor. (I run ps4 controller with DS4 Windows so mine show up as X360 controller)
Acc RT
Brake/Reverse LT
Left Left stick left
Right Left stick right
Handbrake X
Speedbreak (slowmo) B
NOS A
Reset car pos Select
Activate crew member D-pad right
Engage event RB
View World Map D-pad up
View SMS Messages D-pad left
Play next song D-pad down
Change camera Y
Look behind LB
Pause Start
Steam Deck Users:
Install on windows, copy to deck
1) Install MagiPack (Repack by MagiPack)
2) Install HUD Adapter mod (found on NFSMods site)
3) Go to install directoryscripts edit NFSCarbon.WidescreenFix.ini
-ResX = 1280
-ResY = 800
-HUDWidescreenMode = 1
-FMVWidescreenMode = 0
-ImproveGamepadSupport = 1
-Save
4) (optional) Unlimiter Mod works great and adds/fixes things. Also found on NFSmods site. Follow their install directions (literally just a copy/paste)
5) Copy/Paste entire install folder to steam deck. (I pasted mine in HomeGames)
6) in desktop mode, right click the NFSC.exe and select add to steam. (Or open steam and add non-steam game and locate NFSC.exe)
7) Open properties for NFSC
-Change name (Need for Speed Carbon)
-Type this into Launch Options: WINEDLLOVERRIDES="dinput8=n,b" %command%
-Go to compatibility and set a proton layer. (Proton Experimental or ProtonGE 8.14 works for me)
Launch NFSC, go to settings to change everything to Maximum / High
Have fun
whenever I launch the game it shows 'launch with admin privileges and try again' and when I run it as admin the game doesnt launch. Pls help
Why not just... pre-install the game into the WinRAR? Why do we still have to use these sketchy "setup.exe" and "NODVD" patches? It's 2023.
For those looking for a CD key, try this: 27GQ-5SHV-DAKB-4TPB-63KZ
I can not place the NoDVD .exe into the directory. I tried installing it into my /user/documents/Games folder but it wouldnt let me and kept trying to default to programfilesx86 but I can not place the .exe in that directory. any tips as to a different install directory?
finally, it has arrived! ProStreet when?
No comment nor review for this game at the moment.