Fix: Run the game in compatibility mode:
Right-click speed.exe → Properties → Compatibility → Windows XP (Service Pack 3) → Check Run as administrator.

Even with a perfect compressed install, you might face these problems:

Solution: The original game only supported 4:3 and 5:4. Download ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix. Extract it into your game folder. This allows 1080p, 1440p, and even 4K without stretching.

| Feature | Original DVD ISO | Highly Compressed Repack | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | File Size | 5.4 GB | 400 MB - 800 MB | | Career Mode | Yes | Yes | | All Cars (BMW M3, Audi Le Mans) | Yes | Yes | | Canyon Duels | Yes | Yes | | Cutscenes | High Quality (1.5GB) | Compressed (200MB) | | Audio Quality | Studio CD Quality | High Quality (Stereo) | | Installation Time | 15 Minutes | 5-10 Minutes (Extraction) |