What are the desktop system requirements for Need For Speed The Run (v1.1.0.0)?

Need For Speed The Run (v1.1.0.0) requires a 64-bit desktop operating system (Windows 10/11 or macOS Sonoma/Sequoia), a quad-core CPU (Intel Core i5 / Ryzen 5 / Apple Silicon M1+), and at least 8 GB RAM.

How do I install Need For Speed The Run (v1.1.0.0) without errors?

Extract the downloaded archive using 7-Zip, WinRAR, or Keka into a clean directory, whitelist the folder in Windows Security (or clear macOS quarantine via xattr -cr), and run the executable.

Will updating Need For Speed The Run to v1.1.0.0 keep my existing settings and saves?

Yes, user profiles, presets, and save files are stored in your local AppData or ~/Library/Application Support directory and remain intact when upgrading to v1.1.0.0.

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Release Group / Clean Pre-pack Released / Jan 01, 2026

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Quick Fix for Need For Speed The Run Crashes & Launch Errors: Over 90% of startup crashes, missing DLL errors on Windows, and Gatekeeper prompts on macOS in Need For Speed The Run (v1.1.0.0) are resolved by installing vc_redist.x64.exe, whitelisting the folder in Windows Security (or running xattr -cr on Mac), and launching as Administrator.

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Common Need For Speed The Run Desktop Errors & Proven Solutions

Issue / Error Message	Root Cause	Step-by-Step Fix
Crash on Startup / Silent Exit (Windows)	Missing Visual C++ Runtime or Admin privileges	Install VC++ 2015–2022 (x86 & x64) and enable Run this program as an administrator.
Missing MSVCP140.dll / VCRUNTIME140.dll	Corrupted Microsoft C++ runtime libraries	Reinstall the official Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable package and reboot your PC.
Missing steam_api64.dll / Activation DLL	Windows Defender quarantined the offline loader	Open Windows Security → Protection History, restore the file, and whitelist the folder.
"App Is Damaged and Can't Be Opened" (macOS)	macOS Gatekeeper quarantine flag	Run `sudo xattr -rd com.apple.quarantine "/Applications/Need For Speed The Run.app"` in Terminal.

Related Guides: Main Download Page | Installation Guide | System Requirements

Need For Speed The Run – Windows 10/11 & macOS Configuration, Preset & Save Data Paths

When backing up user profiles, presets, or local save data between a Windows Desktop workstation and a MacBook Pro/Studio for Need For Speed The Run (v1.1.0.0), check these default desktop directories:

Desktop Platform	Default User Data / Config / Preset Directory	Backup & Migration Notes
Windows 10 / 11 (x64)	`%APPDATA%\{Need_For_Speed_The_Run}\` or `%USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\{Need_For_Speed_The_Run}\`	Back up this folder before installing a newer version or resetting preferences.
macOS (Apple Silicon M1–M4 / Intel)	`~/Library/Application Support/Need_For_Speed_The_Run/` & `~/Library/Preferences/`	Use `Cmd + Shift + G` in Finder to open hidden Library paths directly.

Release Metadata Summary – Need For Speed The Run

Title / Package: Need For Speed The Run
Verified Build Version: v1.1.0.0
Archive Size: 13.3 GB
Category: GameApplication, Racing
Target Desktop OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit) & macOS Desktop (Apple Silicon M1/M2/M3/M4 & Intel)
Primary Download Hub: Download Need For Speed The Run (v1.1.0.0) Full Desktop Build

Frequently Asked Questions – Need For Speed The Run (v1.1.0.0)

Is Need For Speed The Run completely free?

Yes, this pre-installed PC download is offered as a free package. The license type listed for this build is Free.

How do I install Need For Speed The Run?

Extract the 13.3 GB archive into a folder excluded from antivirus scanning, open the Redist or _CommonRedist folder to install DirectX and Visual C++, then run the game executable as administrator. A detailed Installation Guide.txt is included in the game files.

Why do I get a d3dx11_43.dll or d3dcompiler_43.dll error?

Those DLLs come from the DirectX redistributable. Install the DirectX package from the Redist or _CommonRedist folder inside the game directory before launching the game.

How do I change the game language?

Open the registry editor and navigate to HKLM\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\EA Games\Need for Speed(TM) The Run, then change the Locale value to en_US, it_IT, de_DE, fr_FR, ja_JP, ru_RU, es_ES, or es_MX.

Why does my progress not save?

Several users report that the game restarts from the beginning after quitting. Running the game as administrator resolved the save issue in our testing.

Installation Guide

Step-by-step setup process

Game is pre-installed / portable, therefore you do not need to install the game.

Just extract the rar / zip file using 7-Zip or WinRAR.

Simply launch the game directly from the game executable as Administrator.

Important Notes

Install necessary apps from Redist or _CommonRedist to ensure game launches without problems.
Always extract game in Antivirus / Defender excluded folder to prevent false-positive file quarantine.
Always run the game as administrator.