Installing complex visual overhauls on older software requires executing steps in a specific order to prevent crashes. Below is the standard installation framework used by community modders for Redux 2.0 on modern Windows systems.
Original copy of NFS Underground 2 (PC), Redux Mod files, and a script extender (typically NFSU2 Re-Scaled or similar dependencies). nfs underground 2 redux 20 remastered graphics mod new
While these mods look like a new game, they still run on the original 2004 engine, which can sometimes lead to stability issues. Redux Mod files