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kshreyas
11 years ago

Re: PC: NFS Rivals start screen hanging

Hey

The suggestion given (ALT+Enter) doesn't work for me. I am still having same problem. Please help. 

@EA_Najat wrote:

@Wiceramar 

Some PC Need for Speed Rivals players have reported being stuck at a black screen when attempting to boot their game.

If you’ve been getting stuck at a black screen when trying to play Need for Speed Rivals, try out the following troubleshooting steps to get in the driver’s seat:

  • Start your game, and one you reach the black screen, press Alt+Enter on your keyboard to toggle out of full screen into windowed mode.
    You should see a cinematic and be able to see your game in windowed mode, but be unable to affect your game with key-input.
  • Once you get through the introduction videos and have the option to hit Enter to start, press Alt+Enter again to be returned to the black game screen, and hit enter.
  • Now press Alt+Enter to go back to windowed mode to see your game in action and view the tutorial.
  • Any time you’re asked to perform a task or key-input, hit Alt+Enter to return to the black screen,  hit your needed key-input, then Alt+Enter back out to be able to see your game.
  • Once you’ve progressed through the tutorial and into the Training Mission, hit the Esc key to open your map.
  • Press the Page Up button on your keyboard and select PC Settings.
  • Set Fullscreen to OFF.


Once Fullscreen is set to off, your game should be able to run normally without the black screen, however it will be running in windowed mode. 

10 Replies

  • killerwhalsam's avatar
    killerwhalsam
    11 years ago

    I had this problem when trying to play on my Windows 10 Technical Build,

    Please try to run NFSR as Admin and in Compatibility mode for Windows 8

    1) Press Win + R

    2) If on 64 bit paste this and hit enter - 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\Need for Speed(TM) Rivals' If on 32 bit paste this and hit enter - 'C:\Program Files \Origin Games\Need for Speed(TM) Rivals'

    3) Right click NFS14 then press properties

    4) Select the Compatibility Tab

    5) If it is not alrerady checked, check the 'Run this program in compatiblity mode for' box then select Windows 8 From the drop down. Then check the 'Run This Program As An Administrator' box.

    6) Click Apply,

    If that does not work try to run the game in 32-Bit

    1) Open Origin

    2) Press My Games

    3) Hover your mouse over NFSR then click 'Need For Speed Rivals'

    4) Next to Launch Option press 'Edit'

    5) Set (x86) as the default launch option.

    6) Press Okay

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    10 years ago

    the alt-enter suggestion doesn't work for me too!!! )):

  • Bitmax11's avatar
    Bitmax11
    10 years ago

    I did it. Now i can start and run the game, but I can't use the controls! The car accelerates by it self and I can neither break or steer!

  • M_a_u_s1337's avatar
    M_a_u_s1337
    10 years ago

    If you have any controller, joystick or other USB input device expect keyboard and mouse connected, unplug it and try it again.

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    10 years ago

    I just had to change the game to run in 32-bit in Origin options, did not need to do any modifications to the shortcut or the compatibility mode.  Runnin on Windows 10 64-bit.  Excellent solution.  Thanks.

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    10 years ago

    Yes it worked! For those who are wondering on how to do this - Open Origin > My Games > Need For Speed Rivals - Right Click >Game Properties > X86

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    8 years ago
    Hi, where and how can I do this?
  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    8 years ago
    I mean the fix by jgrodrigueza, can’t find the X86 Devils_horns was talking about

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