Install NASCAR Heat To The Proper Folder

Windows Vista, 7 & 8 have a new architecture called 64-bit.
This new architecture will also allow you to run traditional 32-bit programs
however you must install them to the proper folder.
NASCAR Heat is a 32-bit program that must be run from the (x86) folder.

32-Bit OS (Most Windows Vista) C:\Program Files\Hasbro Interactive\NASCAR Heat\
64-Bit OS (Most Windows 7 & 8) C:\Program Files (x86)\Hasbro Interactive\NASCAR Heat\

Virtual Store Folders

When you do not install all files and run NASCAR Heat "As Administrator"
you can run into a problem that re-locates some of your game files to a "VirtualStore" folder.

Verify that no NASCAR Heat or Hasbro Interactive folder exist in the following directory on your computer.
C:\Users\YourWindowsUsernameHere\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\
C:\Documents and Settings\YourWindowsUsernameHere\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\

Run Install Files As Administrator

Right Click on each install file and select (Run as Administrator)

Run NASCAR Heat As Administrator

Windows Vista, 7 & 8 have enhanced security that will not allow NASCAR Heat to properly access its files.
The simplest method to solve this problem is to always run the game as the administrator.

1 - Locate and open your NASCAR Heat folder.

2 - Right click on NHeat.exe or NASCAR Heat.exe and select "Properties".

3 - Select the "Compatibility" tab.

4 - Click the "Change settings for all users" button.

5 - Place a check mark next to "Run this program as an administrator".

6 - Click on "Apply" and "OK" to save the changes.
(Vista, 7 & 8 users may need to confirm security authorizations through the process.)

Saving Full NASCAR Heat Replays

Running NASCAR Heat in compatibility mode will allow your replays to be saved in full.

1 - Locate and open your NASCAR Heat folder.

2 - Right click on NHeat.exe or NASCAR Heat.exe and select "Properties".

3 - Select the "Compatibility" tab.

4 - Click the "Change settings for all users" button.

5 - Place a check mark next to "Run this program in compatibility mode for:".

6 - Select "Windows XP" from the drop-down box.

7 - Click on "Apply" and "OK" to save the changes.
(Vista, 7 & 8 users may need to confirm security authorizations through the process.)