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Re: PC: NFS Rivals start screen hanging

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

8 Replies

  • Bitmax11's avatar
    Bitmax11
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    9 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
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    8 years ago
    Hi, where and how can I do this?
  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
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    8 years ago
    I mean the fix by jgrodrigueza, can’t find the X86 Devils_horns was talking about

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