Hi everyone,
Is it possible to install NFS HS two times n one computer?
If that's possible that would be great:D
Does somebody now if that's possible?
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You mean, on the same booting partition? :rolleyes:
You bet it's possible, I've had three installations on one partition at one point... I'm trying to remember how exactly I did that...
I recommend, however, you use NFS HS Mixer (http://www.team-ger.org/nuke6.5/index.php?name=Downloads&d_op=getit&lid=91) to switch lists of cars/tracks rather than entire HS folders.
But if you really need separate folders for HS, here's what I did (assuming you already have one full install of HS in directory: "C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\Need For Speed High Stakes\")
0) Back stuff up, especially SaveData folder, I don't want to get in trouble for you losing your HS :p . RENAME YOUR CURRENT NFSHS FOLDER TO Need For Speed High Stakes Backup
1) Open Registry Editor (Start -> Run -> regedit) and delete the key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Electronic Arts\Need For Speed High Stakes
==> FOR HELP WITH THIS, PM ME PLEASE!! <==
2) Insert your HS CD into your drive, and it will think you never installed HS before, install in a different folder name than your BACKUP copy... if it's your 3rd or more installation rename all other installations. ALWAYS INSTALL WITH FOLDER NAME Need For Speed High Stakes!
3) Apply necessary patches, make sure you're using the EXACT SAME 3DSetup for ALL INSTALLATIONS! (or else your registry will get messed up)
4) If you want to install HS a third time, repeat Step 1.
5) Make yourself a shortcut to the folder that your two or more HS folders are in. When you know which one you'd like to play, change the current HS folder to something different, and rename (ex: NFSHS with Mods folder) to Need For Speed High Stakes to switch folders. If you want to make a DOS command prompt to do this PM me.
Hope this guide helps! I may edit it later!
All right I understand it. I will try it out :)
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Glad my little tutorials can be of use :D
Just be sure to back up your registry before you delete it!
(right-click, and Export to desktop. If you mess things up, open up your backup and registry will be restored)
@ Ferrariman, I was a little busy last time so I haden't much time to try to install NFS HS two times on my PC. I've got a little question. Where can I find the regestry editor? :D
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Open start menu & click on run. Then in the box enter 'regedit' & OK it. Registry Editor will get opened up.
Yes, I've got NFS HS two times on my computer :D now I can drive two times more Cars.
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Eh... I probably should said this sooner, but if it's just that you want to drive more add-on cars, it's enough that you create another folder in the \Need For Speed High Stakes\Data folder, next to the 'Cars' folder, copy the 'Knoc' and Traffic folders into it and the pursuitcars (unless you never play pursuit, but you obviously do) and you can fill the rest up with cars of your choice until you reach 50.
If you want to switch folders, just rename the original Cars folder to something different (doesn't matter what) and the new folder to 'Cars'. I have 4 or 5 different cars folders like this that I can switch simply by renaming them.
It works the same with tracks. ;)
Quote from: RemkoEh... I probably should said this sooner, but if it's just that you want to drive more add-on cars, it's enough that you create another folder in the \Need For Speed High Stakes\Data folder, next to the 'Cars' folder, copy the 'Knoc' and Traffic folders into it and the pursuitcars (unless you never play pursuit, but you obviously do) and you can fill the rest up with cars of your choice until you reach 50.
If you want to switch folders, just rename the original Cars folder to something different (doesn't matter what) and the new folder to 'Cars'. I have 4 or 5 different cars folders like this that I can switch simply by renaming them.
It works the same with tracks. ;)
You know that mixer does something similar to this in about three seconds. :p
And it edits the track names, so they actually show up in the game.
Its not only used for the EP, you know. :)
hm... thanks for reminding me, unBtable - I guess I could have known, it's just been a while since I tried it And yes, I tend to associate it directly with the EP, thanks for pointing out it works just as well as a standalone prog, I think I'll have another look at it. ;)
Mixer saved me SO much time with this, I recommend you use it ;)
But there are other reasons to have 2 installs... one with more graphics mods, etc., menus??
EDIT: By the way Code 4, what is that Pursuit CVPI you're always using in your signature, avatar, screenshots, etc? It seems like the polycount must be reasonably low, I've seen a lot of CVPIs but I can't place which one that is, NJ's?
I would like to ask this. I know its offtopic.
I renamed plac.vic to car.viv & placed it in cars folder by making a new folder named "plac. But when I run the game, the game crashes with Exception Caught message. So, I opened plac.viv & made a new car.viv. I copied car.fce & car00.tga from plac.viv to car.viv & took fedata,eng & carp.txt from other car say ff50. But still when I put it, it doesnt work. It gives the same error. I even tried deleting plac.viv & also changing the car inside plac.viv. But it still gives the same error. So can anyone play with the car inside plac.viv?
Hmm... I'd make sure you use the Plac's FeData file for now... I can't remember how I was able to use this car.
I know it sounds silly, but someone uploaded a driveable Plac on NFSCars some time ago. That might help you?
Standard: http://www.nfscars.net/file/view/highstakes/548.aspx
Cabrio Mod: http://www.nfscars.net/file/view/highstakes/5602.aspx
Pursuit Mod: http://www.nfscars.net/file/view/highstakes/8171.aspx
These are easier ways to get the car in your game, if they don't work, I'll write you a tutorial ;)
I wanted to get the car myself. :D
Anyways. Thanks. I didnt knew someone already uploaded it.
Well if that helped, I'm glad :)
I'm writing tutorials now for basic (but fun) stuff like that...
Since NFS 4 is what my main hobby is lol