

- #COLIN MCRAE DIRT 2 PC CONTROLLER INSTALL#
- #COLIN MCRAE DIRT 2 PC CONTROLLER DRIVERS#
- #COLIN MCRAE DIRT 2 PC CONTROLLER PASSWORD#
To remedy this, reboot your PC and then run the installation program (setup.exe) found on the game disc.
#COLIN MCRAE DIRT 2 PC CONTROLLER INSTALL#
If the game fails to launch after installing on a Windows Vista based PC, this may be due to the "Games for Windows - LIVE" client failing to install correctly. Ii) The game won’t launch under Windows Vista. On Windows XP, log on as an administrator before running Setup.
#COLIN MCRAE DIRT 2 PC CONTROLLER PASSWORD#
On Windows Vista, simply enter the administrator password if and when you are prompted for it. To install or uninstall the game you will need administrative privileges within Windows. Such problems may not manifest themselves with all discs, so even if other games appear to install correctly then this may still be the case. If any of the above tests succeed, then it is highly probable that there is an issue with your DVD drive.
#COLIN MCRAE DIRT 2 PC CONTROLLER DRIVERS#
To a lesser extent the same is true of Audio Drivers and Windows Updates - try to make sure that all your hardware and software is up-to-date and you'll avoid most problems. Follow the links at the bottom of this page to the ATI or NVIDIA website (depending on your graphics card) and just follow the instructions you find there to ensure you're up-to-date. If you're having any kind of trouble running the game or you're seeing any strange behaviour then this is the first thing to check. Once you have entered the game and created a profile, you can alter your graphics and resolution settings from within the Options Menu.īefore reading the list below, make sure you're on the latest Graphics Drivers for your card. Your version of DirectX will be automatically updated (if required) during installation. Locate the 'Autorun.exe' file and double click it to run the game's launcher.ĭiRT 2 requires the presence of DirectX 9c on your system in order to run. From there, double click on the icon for your DVD drive to explore the contents of the disc. If Autorun is disabled, open up 'My Computer' from the desktop or start menu. If you have Autorun enabled on your PC, the game should launch automatically - simply click 'Install' to continue. Place the DiRT 2 disc into your DVD drive and close the disc tray. Not doing so may cause the game to lose focus or run poorly. It is advisable to close down all applications before either starting the installation or running the game. Click 'Settings' and ensure that the 'Combined' or 'Single Axis' setting is unticked. From the Windows Control Panel, choose 'Controllers' and click 'Properties' for the wheel you will be using. Logitech MOMO, Fanatec Porche) it is important that the pedals are on separate, rather than combined axes. Thrustmaster Dual Analog 3 (ensure official Thrustmaster drivers are installed)ĭiRT 2 provides default configurations for all of the above, meaning that you should be able to plug-and-play, with no tweaking required.įor some wheels (e.g.laptops).ĭiRT 2 can be configured to use almost any PC controller, however we recommend the following controllers for the best game play experience: Not compatible with all integrated sound/graphics solutions (inc. Graphics Card: GeForce 9800 or ATI Radeon HD 4850 seriesĭiRT 2 is enhanced for DirectX 11, so if you're running on DX11 hardware and a compatible OS you'll benefit from enhanced visuals.Intel Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz or Athlon X2 4200+.DirectX Compatible Sound Card or motherboard audio.Graphics Card: GeForce 6800 / Radeon X1550 or above.Intel Pentium D 3.0GHz / AMD Athlon 64 X2.Please read through if you are experiencing any difficulties running the game. This document contains last minute information about DiRT 2 and other information not found in the manual. Quote: DiRT 2™ README (version 1.0, updated )
