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Anik_Quantum
9 years ago
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NFS Carbon not working in Windows 8.1

I installed NFS Carbon but it is not working in Windows 8.1 When I click on the app, nothing happens. My specs are core i7, 2670 QM; 2.2 Ghz, Graphics- NVIDIA Geforce 525M, Ram - 4 GB.

I tried changing compatibility mode to xp service pack and also ran the program as an admin. Still it does not work.

  • EA_Barry's avatar
    EA_Barry
    9 years ago

    @Anik_Quantum

    Especially with a laptop, you may need to set up a GPU profile to ensure your video card (525M) is used instead of the video processing hardware in your CPU.

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    EA_Barry
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    9 years ago

    @Anik_Quantum

    Especially with a laptop, you may need to set up a GPU profile to ensure your video card (525M) is used instead of the video processing hardware in your CPU.

    [Obsolete link removed - Admin.]

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    8 years ago

    Dear EA_Barry,

    I have the same problem. I have windows 8, my game wont start up when i want to start it up. The link that you sent to the help page can't be found though. please help.

    With Regards,

    Roel

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    EA_Barry
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    8 years ago

    @CrimsonBaelfire

    I have removed that old link now.

    Try the following to help ensure your GPU is being used (assuming nvidia). Note: the game folder and .exe may be named differently but you get the idea 🙂

    1. Open the nvidia Control Panel
    2. Click Manage 3D settings
    3. Click the Program Settings tab
    4. Click the Add button
    5. Select the game from the list or click browse and navigate to C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\Need for Speed Carbon\Carbon.exe
    6. Select carbon.exe and then Open
    7. Customise individual settings if you like
    8. Exit nvidia control panel and try playing.

    Please try this and let us know if you are good to go.

  • Anik_Quantum's avatar
    Anik_Quantum
    8 years ago

    The best solution for NFS Carbon to work in Windows 8 or 10 is:

    1) download [Edit - Admin.]

    2) download [Edit - Admin.]

    3) download [Edit - Admin.]

    Keep all of these files in the NFS Carbon directory. Cheers. 🙂

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