Original rFactor on windows 10?

[swiftdrivr]

I tried to load rFactor on my new laptop, and it seemed to load. However, when I pull it up and try to load a track, the screen just changes to the desktop. The program seems to be working up to that point. The entro plays, music, video. It lets me choose "test" and select a track, but when I hit "load track", it just goes back to the computer desktop. It doesn't seem to be minimized, it's just gone. Anyone know if this is a windows 10 thing?

[Keith Carter]

Are you running it through Steam?

[swiftdrivr]

No, off the original disc

[Keith Carter]

I had a similar issue, but mine was just minimized. Running it from disk is no longer updated so I would migrate it to Steam since rF2 is there as well. I can't exactly recall how to do that though.

[swiftdrivr]

Thanks Keith,
I didn't spring for a graphics card [wasn't offered on the black-friday deal], so Steam says I don't have the minimum requirements for rFactor, even though the video intro plays well on my new laptop. I may try the old laptop with a VGA to USb adapter, even though it won't get the most out of the old desk-top's bigger monitor. Just trying to get something that will allow me to learn tracks, without spending a bunch.
Thanks

[Rich_G_SC]

Hi, I also recently started using rFactor again. I had to install from Steam (which cost like $20 to buy there). The video requirements are not too high - it runs fine on my 10 y/o I7 running Win10 without a graphics card. I am in the process of upgrading to a graphics card so I can run rFactor2 which requires 2GB of video ram.

Side note, it is now pretty hard to find track and car mods for the old rFactor. A board member here helped by giving me an FV car and I eventually was able to find most SEDIV tracks on a game server site. If you need help let me know and I'll try to find more info for you.

Good luck,
Rich

[swiftdrivr]

Hi, I also recently started using rFactor again. I had to install from Steam (which cost like $20 to buy there). The video requirements are not too high - it runs fine on my 10 y/o I7 running Win10 without a graphics card. I am in the process of upgrading to a graphics card so I can run rFactor2 which requires 2GB of video ram.

Side note, it is now pretty hard to find track and car mods for the old rFactor. A board member here helped by giving me an FV car and I eventually was able to find most SEDIV tracks on a game server site. If you need help let me know and I'll try to find more info for you.

Good luck,
Rich

many thanks. It will take awhile, but if I can get it running acceptably on my current computer, I'll send you a PM. I will probably have to buy some new pedals first, and that's a hurt, but new pedals and new gaming computer is just too much for what I want to do. Hopefully, Steam's version will run on my laptop, and my laptop will drive my old, large monitor adequately.

[douglap1]

Hi, I also recently started using rFactor again. I had to install from Steam (which cost like $20 to buy there). The video requirements are not too high - it runs fine on my 10 y/o I7 running Win10 without a graphics card. I am in the process of upgrading to a graphics card so I can run rFactor2 which requires 2GB of video ram.

Side note, it is now pretty hard to find track and car mods for the old rFactor. A board member here helped by giving me an FV car and I eventually was able to find most SEDIV tracks on a game server site. If you need help let me know and I'll try to find more info for you.

Good luck,
Rich

Rich - Culd you please post a link to where you found the SEDIV tracks?

Thanks,
Doug

[Steve Davis]

Not sure if you've found anything yet or not, but I have saved the Roebling Road track some time ago on my website since it was VERY hard to find. I'm not using rFactor now and haven't for a while, but it should work for you.
Good luck.
Steve

http://wedgeracing.com/roebling_road_for_rFactor.htm

[douglap1]

Not sure if you've found anything yet or not, but I have saved the Roebling Road track some time ago on my website since it was VERY hard to find. I'm not using rFactor now and haven't for a while, but it should work for you.
Good luck.
Steve

http://wedgeracing.com/roebling_road_for_rFactor.htm

Thank you very much!

[Rich_G_SC]

I'm in the process of rebuilding my PC which is why I haven't replied with the track links. I hope to be up and running this weekend. I will post as soon as I can get to my files.

[Rich_G_SC]

Sorry this took so long. I've been overhauling a PC for sim use and it just was a longer process than I thought.

This site has a bunch of mod files, tracks etc. This is the best source I've found. It's a little challenging to navigate but I bet you'll find most of what you are looking for here: http://tt.servegame.com:100/RFACTOR1/

Good luck!