Difference between revisions of "Command & Conquer: Generals"
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|cover = Command_and_Conquer_Generals_covr.jpg | |cover = Command_and_Conquer_Generals_covr.jpg | ||
| − | |developer = [[Wikipedia:EA Los Angeles|EA Pacific]] <small>(Windows)</small><br>[[Wikipedia:Aspyr Media]] <small>(Mac OS)</small> | + | |developer = [[Wikipedia:EA Los Angeles|EA Pacific]] <small>(Windows)</small><br />[[Wikipedia:Aspyr Media]] <small>(Mac OS)</small> |
| − | |publisher = [[Wikipedia:Electronic Arts|EA Games]] <small>(Windows)</small><br>[[Wikipedia:MacSoft Games|MacSoft]] <small>(Mac OS)</small> | + | |publisher = [[Wikipedia:Electronic Arts|EA Games]] <small>(Windows)</small><br />[[Wikipedia:MacSoft Games|MacSoft]] <small>(Mac OS)</small> |
|engine = [[Wikipedia:SAGE (game engine)|Strategy Action Game Engine (SAGE)]] | |engine = [[Wikipedia:SAGE (game engine)|Strategy Action Game Engine (SAGE)]] | ||
| − | |release dates = <sup>NA</sup> February 10, 2003<br/><sup>EU</sup> February 13, 2003 | + | |release dates = <sup>NA</sup> February 10, 2003<br /><sup>EU</sup> February 13, 2003 |
|steam = | |steam = | ||
|gog = | |gog = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{:Command & Conquer (series)}} | {{:Command & Conquer (series)}} | ||
| − | ==Issues And Fixes== | + | == Issues And Fixes == |
| − | ===Technical Difficulties Error=== | + | === Technical Difficulties Error === |
The 'Technical Difficulties' error message appears when running on modern operating systems such as [[Windows 7]]. | The 'Technical Difficulties' error message appears when running on modern operating systems such as [[Windows 7]]. | ||
| − | [[ | + | [[Image:CnCerror.png|250px|thumb|none|Error message]] |
| − | ===Option 1 - Full Reinstallation=== | + | === Option 1 - Full Reinstallation === |
A full reinstallation appears to be the solution that works for most people.<ref>http://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/544479-cc-generals-and-zero-hour-technical-difficulties/</ref> | A full reinstallation appears to be the solution that works for most people.<ref>http://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/544479-cc-generals-and-zero-hour-technical-difficulties/</ref> | ||
| − | #Uninstall Zero Hour | + | # Uninstall Zero Hour |
| − | #Uninstall Generals | + | # Uninstall Generals |
| − | #Reboot | + | # Reboot |
| − | #Install Generals | + | # Install Generals |
| − | #Patch Generals | + | # Patch Generals |
| − | #Install Zero Hour | + | # Install Zero Hour |
| − | #Patch Zero Hour | + | # Patch Zero Hour |
| − | #Run a registry cleaner such as [[Wikipedia:CCleaner|CCleaner]]. | + | # Run a registry cleaner such as [[Wikipedia:CCleaner|CCleaner]]. |
| − | ===Option 2 - Run As Administrator=== | + | === 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. | ||
| − | ===Option 3 - Edit Options.ini=== | + | === 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> | 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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VoiceVolume = 70</pre> | VoiceVolume = 70</pre> | ||
| − | #Copy all to new text file in notepad save as Options.txt and change .txt to .ini. | + | # 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. | + | # 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. | + | # Or edit it directly in ini file. |
If you own ATI card set AntiAliasing = 6 (maximum) | If you own ATI card set AntiAliasing = 6 (maximum) | ||
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Execute the game with the command line parameter -win. | Execute the game with the command line parameter -win. | ||
| − | ==Notes== | + | == Notes == |
<references /> | <references /> | ||
| − | [[Category:Game]] [[Category:Windows]] [[Category:Mac]] | + | [[Category:Game]] |
| + | [[Category:Windows]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Mac]] | ||
Revision as of 17:19, 12 September 2012
Template:Infobox Command & Conquer (series)
Issues And Fixes
Technical Difficulties Error
The 'Technical Difficulties' error message appears when running on modern operating systems such as Windows 7.
File:CnCerror.png
Error message
Option 1 - Full Reinstallation
A full reinstallation appears to be the solution that works for most people.[1]
- 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)
Windowed mode
Execute the game with the command line parameter -win.