The original game doesn't natively support modern 16:9 or 21:9 resolutions. You can download the ThirteenAG Widescreen Fix to enable HD resolutions.

There is no specific "NFS driver"; instead, you need the latest official drivers for your video card.

Use the NVIDIA Driver Download page or the NVIDIA app to get Game Ready Drivers.

The 2005 version often requires extra steps to run properly on Windows 10 or 11.

Use the Intel Download Center for integrated graphics. 2. Common Fixes for NFS: Most Wanted (2005)

Even if you have DirectX 12, old games need specific legacy files. You may need to install the DirectX End-User Runtimes . 3. Performance Tweaks for Most Wanted (2012)