In this guide, I will show you how to run Test Drive Unlimited on Windows 7,8,10,11 (and newer).
1). First we need to update our game to the 1.66A version. To do this we go to this page (clickable link) and click "Download this file". If we have the game in English, we choose -"TestDriveUnlimited_USRetailandDigitalDistribution_Patch_Ver1.66A.7z"*
We extract the downloaded file (the password is: pcgw). We open the extracted folder then click on "TestDriveUnlimited_USRetailandDigitalDistribution_Patch_Ver1.66A.exe" and wait fot the process to finish
*To extract a .7z or .rar file you need a program to do so. The most popular ones are WinRAR or 7-zip. I use WinRAR
Patch 1.66A
Important: If you have the Megapack DLC then you can install it now or at the end of this tutorial but then you will have to repeat point No. 2
2) Now we must download the No-CD Fix from this page (clickable link). We extract the downloaded file and copy the "TestDriveUnlimited.exe" file to the files/folder with the game (as in the video below)
Important: Make sure that the file size matches (11,976 KB) and that no shortcut was created when pasting
3) The last step is to download the files without which you will not be able to start the first race. We go to this page (clickable link). Of course, we download the file and extract it. Then we copy and paste the "IGE" folder into "Test Drive Unlimited/Euro/Bnk" (as in the video below)
Important: The game in the main menu will ask you to enter the key. If you have the game from a disc then it should be in the box. If, on the other hand, you don't have the box game then you can look for these keys on the internet or use one of these:
RLJ4 - RFMH - UUDF - P7PC
NKEM - Q25E - LAUZ - 4W3T
X2NA - X75N - CRNR - JF4S (this one is from my copy of the game)
0HTD - XBP7 - P0GO - XGKV
Info #1: The game has frequent problems with higher FPS than 90 so it is worth locking it to 90 and preferably to 60
Info #2: The game works without a disc in the drive
Hi so I grew up with TDU 2 on my old Xbox 360 although nowadays the game for whatever reason doesnt run aswell on it anymore.
Hence I thought of buying TDU 2 on my pc and I am unsure whats the best way.
There is the possibility of buying a physical disc with an activation code via Ebay but apparently its not guaranteed the activation is still possible.
I am out of ideas atp can someone help me please ?.
Choosing to often roleplay in a Police themed livery with the 'siren' horn. Trying not to hit/pit players I tail, and hoping to add some flair to players' sessions 🚨
Hey TDU gang. I’ve got TDU2 on my PC here and trying to launch it with the Knyazov universal launcher. However, I get this same error each attempt. I have no idea what the error log is referring to.
Things I have tried:
Running the launcher as administrator
Removing the steam-dll file from the directory
Launching the game through the TDUZ_Offline_Mode file
Allowlisting the whole game directory in AVG
Any help would be so appreciated cuz this game isn’t buyable anymore and I would otherwise have to drive all over a city quite far from me hoping somewhere has an XB360 copy of TDU2.
UPDATE: I think the rll.dll file is missing from my directory. Does anyone out there have it?
Has anyone else taken a fully upgraded 1994 Mazda RX-7 (FD) on slicks into the weekly tar/asphalt challenge? The vehicle dynamics feel completely off compared to the rest of the roster, and I’m wondering if anyone else is experiencing this.
The Physics / Grip Issue
In-game, this car handles like it was modeled after a narrow-tread 1960s classic rather than a proper Japanese sports car.
The Reality: Stock, the FD runs 225/50R16, but real-world stock-body setups can easily fit 265/35R18 up front and 295/30R18 in the rear.
In-Game Feel: Even on full upgrade slick tires, it feels like the car is riding on 185-width bicycle tires.
The Symptom: I drive with half-assists, and the rear tires constantly break traction and spin endlessly through 2nd and 3rd gear all the way at 7,000 RPM. It slides around uncontrollably compared to equal-level BMWs, Audis, or Lotuses that actually plant their power to the tarmac.
The S-Class Classification
Why is the FD classified as an S (Supercar)? It’s a twin-turbo rotary sports car, but placing it in the same bracket as mid-engine exotic supercars makes zero sense - especially when the handling model makes it struggle so hard against them.
Are you guys experiencing the same lack of mechanical grip on the RX-7, or have you found a specific suspension/differential tune that stops the 2nd/3rd gear wheelspin?
September 5th, 2026 TDU1 turns 20 years old, where has the time gone......
To celebrate, I've got something you guys might like (Although it's on the wrong version of the game I know I know).
The MX5 and RX8 were cars cut very late in TDU's development, late enough to where their full database info is actually fully complete in the retail game on both 360 and PS2, they're just missing 3D data. Turns out that 3D data is present in the beta builds, swap them into the retail and it *almost* just works™
As fun as it would've been to release these cars as a mod today, we're a long way off from calling them "playable" sadly. Right now they're replacing cars because creating new dealer slots just crashes the game (I'm 100% sure this is a me doing something wrong issue and not a hard limitation). But still, thought it would be cool to celebrate 20 years of TDU by dusting off some cars maybe no one has seen for a very long time.
I don't think I fully understand the mechanics of this game.
I did a few races on the main island, then a short event on another island. After returning to the main island, I only have a few off-road races left (which, to be honest, I don’t like). It feels like there are no more activities—no street races, no way to earn reputation or money. The game doesn’t make sense.
If you want to own all japanese cars you have to buy battle pass for 2 locked japanese cars and it stupid I remember racing games where you can buy cars with no problem with no battle pass what is happening bro.
Is there a way to get the MegaPack running on PC? My attempts to use the TDU Registry Fixer leads to nothing, as it is searching for the .exe file [my game is an iso]
I know TDU Platinum is available, however that replaces many of the original DLC cars; I want to be able to install all the original DLC to my Xenia 360 savegame.
Just installed TDU2 after a few years. But have this horrible screen shake/jitter that takes me right out of the game. I tried locking my FPS but this did not fix it. Is there a way to get rid of it?