Difference between revisions of "Colin McRae Rally"
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
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# If the Windows 7 patch is installed, uninstall it by installing [http://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/917/7/21314 Patch 1.5]. | # If the Windows 7 patch is installed, uninstall it by installing [http://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/917/7/21314 Patch 1.5]. | ||
# Download and extract [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo] anywhere. | # Download and extract [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo] anywhere. | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Game occasionally crashes when loading a stage on Windows 7 and later=== | ===Game occasionally crashes when loading a stage on Windows 7 and later=== | ||
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# Download [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo2], copy dgVoodooSetup.exe and the contents of the MS folder into the <code>{{p|game}}</code> folder | # Download [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo2], copy dgVoodooSetup.exe and the contents of the MS folder into the <code>{{p|game}}</code> folder | ||
# Run dgVoodooSetup.exe, select DirectX, uncheck dgVoodoo Watermark (and change some settings if you want to force antialiasing and VSync) | # Run dgVoodooSetup.exe, select DirectX, uncheck dgVoodoo Watermark (and change some settings if you want to force antialiasing and VSync) | ||
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===Game crashes when loading a stage on Windows 8 and later=== | ===Game crashes when loading a stage on Windows 8 and later=== | ||
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# Right-click <code>{{p|game}}\game.exe</code>. | # Right-click <code>{{p|game}}\game.exe</code>. | ||
# From the dropdown menu, select <code>Properties</code>. | # From the dropdown menu, select <code>Properties</code>. | ||
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===Intro videos have sound playing but no image on Windows 7 or later=== | ===Intro videos have sound playing but no image on Windows 7 or later=== | ||
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# Open a 'command prompt' by typing cmd on search and,using a right click, select 'Run as Administrator' | # Open a 'command prompt' by typing cmd on search and,using a right click, select 'Run as Administrator' | ||
# (32bit users can skip this step) Type <code>cd {{p|windir}}\SysWOW64</code> and press enter | # (32bit users can skip this step) Type <code>cd {{p|windir}}\SysWOW64</code> and press enter | ||
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===The service menu before the stage starts is very laggy on Windows 8 and later=== | ===The service menu before the stage starts is very laggy on Windows 8 and later=== | ||
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# Download [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo2], copy dgVoodooSetup.exe and the contents of the MS folder into the <code>{{p|game}}</code> folder | # Download [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo2], copy dgVoodooSetup.exe and the contents of the MS folder into the <code>{{p|game}}</code> folder | ||
# Run dgVoodooSetup.exe, select DirectX, uncheck dgVoodoo Watermark (and change some settings if you want to force antialiasing and VSync) | # Run dgVoodooSetup.exe, select DirectX, uncheck dgVoodoo Watermark (and change some settings if you want to force antialiasing and VSync) |
Revision as of 07:13, 19 November 2017
Developers | |
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Codemasters | |
Release dates | |
Windows | July 15, 1998 |
⤏ Go to series page | |
Colin McRae Rally | 1998 |
Colin McRae Rally 2.0 | 2000 |
Colin McRae Rally 3 | 2003 |
Colin McRae Rally 04 | 2004 |
Colin McRae Rally 2005 | 2004 |
Colin McRae: DiRT | 2007 |
Colin McRae: DiRT 2 | 2009 |
DiRT 3 | 2011 |
DiRT Showdown | 2012 |
Colin McRae Rally (2014) | 2014 |
DiRT Rally | 2015 |
DiRT 4 | 2017 |
DiRT Rally 2.0 | 2019 |
DIRT 5 | 2020 |
For the 2014 game, see Colin McRae Rally (2014).
Key points
- Needs unofficial patches to run on modern operating systems.
- Has some issues on Windows 7 and later. See the fixed issues and unresolved issues sections below.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch 1.5 is the latest version
Unofficial
- CMRONW2K by Krister Brus makes the game compatible with Windows 2000 and XP
- kFYatek's Unofficial Windows 7 Patch makes the game compatible with Windows 7 and later
Skip intro videos
You can skip the intro by launching the game from <path-to-game>\rally.exe
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Video settings
Widescreen resolution
Widescreen fix[2] |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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Local play | |||
LAN play | Direct IP only | ||
Online play | Dial-up only |
Issues unresolved
When using the dgVoodoo2 wrapper the intro videos for the Rally School courses have sound but no image when the game runs in fullscreen
- Make sure the Alt-Enter shortcut is not disabled in dgVoodoo2's settings so you can switch to windowed mode when you want to see those videos
Issues fixed
Game occasionally crashes when loading a stage on Windows 7 and later
Use the dgVoodoo2 wrapper[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Game crashes when loading a stage on Windows 8 and later
Start the game in Windows 7 compatibility mode[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Intro videos have sound playing but no image on Windows 7 or later
Add compatibility for old Indeo codecs[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Use the dgVoodoo2 wrapper[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 166 MHz | Intel Pentium 200 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | 32 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 20 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 2 MB of VRAM DirectX 6.0 compatible | 4 MB of VRAM |
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Mars icecream on 2016-11-25
- Email received from Codemasters customer service.
- ↑ Colin McRae Rally - HD/Widescreen Tutorial (NEW) - YouTube - last accessed on 2017-02-03