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    Command & Conquer the First Decade Won't Run

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by HTWingNut, Mar 26, 2008.

  1. HTWingNut

    HTWingNut Potato

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    I bought Command & Conquer The First Decade and can't get Generals or Generals Zero Hour to run. When I go to start it, the splash screen for it starts, but then it just disappears and the game doesn't run. Any suggestions?

    Thanks.
     
    HTWingNut, Mar 26, 2008
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  2. talin

    talin Notebook Prophet

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    What OS are you running? Likely it's an incompatibility as it's an older game.
    If you haven't tried compatibility mode, I'd suggest virtualpc with 98 if you have it. :) (Assuming it doesn't require 3d hardware acceleration, does it?)
     
    talin, Mar 26, 2008
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    Make sure you have installed the latest patch as well. It fixed an issue people were having with Vista.
     
    Budding, Mar 26, 2008
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    Try the patch, other than that, maybe try one of the compatibility mode options.

    Considering these are the two newest games in that pack, it is strange that it isn't working.

    (They do require 3D Accel).
     
    StormEffect, Mar 26, 2008
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    I am using XP.

    This is Command and Conquer The First Decade which was recompiled about a year ago to be compatible with XP.

    I tried with and without patch without success...
     
    HTWingNut, Mar 26, 2008
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