Simply getting the game to launch isn't enough. You want it to look good.
2006 Developer: EA Black Box Genre: Arcade Racing NFS carbon PC-DVD Working
Install the from Microsoft.
The original game was designed for older hardware. For a "working" experience on Windows 10/11, you may need: Widescreen Fix: Simply getting the game to launch isn't enough
Open the backup folder. You will see Compressed.zip files (these are the game's archives). You do not need the installer. NFS carbon PC-DVD Working