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The game works on DirectX 9, so if you're using Windows 8, 8.1, 10 or 11 - you need to enable DirectPlay: Go to Control Panel, and select 'Programs'.

#Dirt 2 pc download full version install#

Also it is recommended to install RAD Video Tools and K-Lite Codec Pack for the correct work of in-game videos and OpenAL for the correct work of in-game audio.

It is recommended to install old versions of Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable for the correct work of the game.

If you get the CRC error when you try to install patch 1.22 - go to game folder, delete DiRT.exe, then install patch 1.21 again, and then install patch 1.22, it should work.

StarForce DRM was removed in patch 1.22, so make sure to install all patches before first launch of the game! The game was using infamous StarForce DRM protection that doesn't work on modern systems and can break your PC.If the installation doesn't start - try to launch Setup.exe in compatibility mode with old version of Windows (98, 2000 or XP).If the game doesn't work in compatibility mode with Windows XP - try to launch it in compatibility mode with other version of Windows (Win98, Windows ME, Win2000, etc.) Right click on DiRT.exe - Properties - Compatibility - Set 'Run this app in compatibility mode with Windows XP or Vista' and 'Run as administrator' Open the directory with the game and find DiRT.exe.(If you get the CRC error when you try to install patch 1.22 - go to game folder, delete DiRT.exe, then install patch 1.21 again, and then install patch 1.22, it should work).After you installed the game - install all patches (European version is already patched to version 1.20, so you need to install only patches 1.21 and 1.22 repack includes all patches).

#Dirt 2 pc download full version how to#

Also it is recommended to install DirectX from the disc (if you're using Windows 10 - enable DirectPlay, read this or this guide how to do it).

Also, skip installation of Funsta app at the end, it is not required for the game

When the installer will ask 'Register the game' - press No, because online registration of the game doesn't work anymore.

Install the game (if autorun doesn't work - simply launch the installation from Setup.exe inside the disc).

You will need the utility for mounting disc image files, like WinCDEmu, UltraISO, Alcohol 52%/Alcohol 120% or Daemon Tools Lite StarForce DRM was removed in patch 1.22, so make sure to install all patches before first launch of the game!Ĭheck our Guide and Notes for more details

The game was using infamous StarForce DRM that can break your system. The game with patch 1.22 has been tested on Windows 7 64-bit and Windows 10, works fine, the game supports widescreen.