Difference between revisions of "Command & Conquer: Generals"
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[[File:CnCerror.png|250px|Technical Difficulties error message]] | [[File:CnCerror.png|250px|Technical Difficulties error message]] | ||
| − | + | ===Option 1 - Full Reinstallation=== | |
| − | # | + | <ref>http://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/544479-cc-generals-and-zero-hour-technical-difficulties/</ref> |
| − | # | + | #Uninstall Zero Hour |
| − | # | + | #Uninstall Generals |
| − | # | + | #Reboot |
| − | # | + | #Install Generals |
| − | # | + | #Patch Generals |
| − | # | + | #Install Zero Hour |
| − | # | + | #Patch Zero Hour |
| + | #Run a registry cleaner such as [[Wikipedia:CCleaner|CCleaner]]. | ||
| − | + | ===Option 2 - Run As Administrator=== | |
Right-click on <code>generals.exe</code> and run as Service Pack 2 compatibility, run as administrator and reboot. | Right-click on <code>generals.exe</code> and run as Service Pack 2 compatibility, run as administrator and reboot. | ||
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| + | ===Option 3 - Edit Options.ini=== | ||
| + | This solution involves editing the <code>Options.ini</code>.<ref>http://forums.hexus.net/software/99903-vista-command-conquer-generals-zero-hour-3.html#post1039984</ref> | ||
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| + | <pre>AntiAliasing = | ||
| + | DrawScrollAnchor = | ||
| + | GameSpyIPAddress = 0.0.0.0 | ||
| + | Gamma = 50 | ||
| + | IPAddress = 0.0.0.0 | ||
| + | IdealStaticGameLOD = High | ||
| + | LanguageFilter = false | ||
| + | MoveScrollAnchor = | ||
| + | MusicVolume = 55 | ||
| + | Resolution = 800 600 | ||
| + | SFX3DVolume = 79 | ||
| + | SFXVolume = 71 | ||
| + | ScrollFactor = 50 | ||
| + | SendDelay = no | ||
| + | StaticGameLOD = Low | ||
| + | UseAlternateMouse = no | ||
| + | VoiceVolume = 70</pre> | ||
| + | |||
| + | #Copy all to new text file in notepad save as Options.txt and change .txt to .ini. | ||
| + | #This is default setup.ini for C&C Generals, so you can adjust your own settings later in options menu. | ||
| + | #Or edit it directly in ini file. | ||
| + | |||
| + | If you own ATI card set AntiAliasing = 6 (maximum) | ||
| + | If you own NVIDIA card set AntiAliasing = 4 (maximum) | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
Revision as of 08:38, 13 April 2012
Issues And Fixes
Technical Difficulties Error
Technical Difficulties error message
Option 1 - Full Reinstallation
- Uninstall Zero Hour
- Uninstall Generals
- Reboot
- Install Generals
- Patch Generals
- Install Zero Hour
- Patch Zero Hour
- Run a registry cleaner such as CCleaner.
Option 2 - Run As Administrator
Right-click on generals.exe and run as Service Pack 2 compatibility, run as administrator and reboot.
Option 3 - Edit Options.ini
This solution involves editing the Options.ini.[2]
AntiAliasing = DrawScrollAnchor = GameSpyIPAddress = 0.0.0.0 Gamma = 50 IPAddress = 0.0.0.0 IdealStaticGameLOD = High LanguageFilter = false MoveScrollAnchor = MusicVolume = 55 Resolution = 800 600 SFX3DVolume = 79 SFXVolume = 71 ScrollFactor = 50 SendDelay = no StaticGameLOD = Low UseAlternateMouse = no VoiceVolume = 70
- Copy all to new text file in notepad save as Options.txt and change .txt to .ini.
- This is default setup.ini for C&C Generals, so you can adjust your own settings later in options menu.
- Or edit it directly in ini file.
If you own ATI card set AntiAliasing = 6 (maximum) If you own NVIDIA card set AntiAliasing = 4 (maximum)