Reply 3 of 3, by BEEN_Nath_58Īrmani wrote on, 04:36: I want to bump this thread almost a year later and finally say that I managed to get it working on Windows 10 thanks to a GOG us ħ. Before launching the game, go to the Properties of the main game executable (or shortcut if applicable), go into Compatibility settings, and check off 'Run as Administrator,' and compatibility run it under Windows XP SP2.ħ. I copied the d3d.vd from NPGPE and went into C:/Program Files(x86)/HeadGames/Gearhead Garage/Data and replaced the d3d.vd in there.Ħ. Gearhead Garage Download (2000 Simulation Game). I did what I was told, download the game, manually install the updates, replace the d3d file, run in compatability mode and administrator but whenever I click 'Go' it just makes an invisible window and teleports the cursor to the top left of the screen. This entirely new sequel expands the original s novel 3D erector set concept, adding an outdoor driving mode, an interactive storyline. Apparently GHG's d3d.vd was causing the crashing for Windows 8 and Windows 10 users who managed to get it somewhat working.ĥ. Cant get Gearhead Garage to work on Win 10. Based on the popular PC title Snap-On Gearhead Garage (published in 1999 by Activision), Gearhead Garage Adventure brings the bolt em up genre to the Nintendo GameBoy Advance platform. Go to Data -> Drivers in the main NPGPE game files. What was suggested to use for this was Nelson Piquet's Grand Prix Evolution. After going through the Stand Alone Updater and installing all the updates for it, find ANOTHER game that has another d3d.vd file. After installation, go to and install the 'Stand Alone Updater.'Ĥ. Install the game regularly (if install hangs, go to Properties and use Windows 98 compatibility settings + Run as Administrator).ģ. Download Gearhead Garage from somewhere.Ģ. Gearhead Garage - The Virtual Mechanic, is a repair shop simulator in which you earn cash and customize your favorite vehicles, all for a chance to have the ultimate car lot. Here's how I/they did it in case anyone is interested.ġ.

I want to bump this thread almost a year later and finally say that I managed to get it working on Windows 10 thanks to a GOG user called 'pkkilleru.' This is an especially hard game and a weird outlier to get running, so I think this thread should be up for everyone to see who wants to play this game.

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