Difference between revisions of "Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2"
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|developer = Westwood Pacific | |developer = Westwood Pacific | ||
|publisher = Electronic Arts | |publisher = Electronic Arts | ||
| − | |engine = Modified [[ | + | |engine = Modified [[Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun|Tiberian Sun]] engine |
| − | |release dates = <sup>NA</sup> October 23, 2000<br/><sup>EU</sup> October 27, 2000 | + | |release dates = <sup>NA</sup> October 23, 2000<br /><sup>EU</sup> October 27, 2000 |
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}} | }} | ||
{{:Command & Conquer (series)}} | {{:Command & Conquer (series)}} | ||
| − | ==Patches== | + | == Patches == |
* Official Patch 1.006. General bug, network and exploit fixes. [http://commandandconquer.filefront.com/file/Red_Alert_2_Official_Patch_16_English;17958 ] | * Official Patch 1.006. General bug, network and exploit fixes. [http://commandandconquer.filefront.com/file/Red_Alert_2_Official_Patch_16_English;17958 ] | ||
| − | ==Issues and Fixes== | + | == Issues and Fixes == |
| − | ===Changing resolution=== | + | === Changing resolution === |
For changing resolution open files <code>RA2.ini</code> and <code>RA2md.ini</code> with any text editor and type your resolution there: | For changing resolution open files <code>RA2.ini</code> and <code>RA2md.ini</code> with any text editor and type your resolution there: | ||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
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Where ScreenHeight and ScreenWidth are your desired resolution. | Where ScreenHeight and ScreenWidth are your desired resolution. | ||
| − | ===Crashes=== | + | === Crashes === |
"***FATAL*** String Manager Failed to Initialize Properly" This error can be resolved on all versions of Windows by setting RA2md.exe and Yuri.exe to run in Windows 98/ME compatibility mode and/or forcing to run as administrator (in compatibility tab) for all users. | "***FATAL*** String Manager Failed to Initialize Properly" This error can be resolved on all versions of Windows by setting RA2md.exe and Yuri.exe to run in Windows 98/ME compatibility mode and/or forcing to run as administrator (in compatibility tab) for all users. | ||
| − | ===LAN patch (fan made)=== | + | === LAN patch (fan made) === |
This is a small patch that lets you play LAN on Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun and Red Alert 2 (and their expansion packs) in Windows 2000 and above by changing IPX protocol to UDP. [http://www.moddb.com/games/cc-red-alert-2/downloads/ra2yr-lan-fix-xp-vista-w7-x86-x64 ] | This is a small patch that lets you play LAN on Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun and Red Alert 2 (and their expansion packs) in Windows 2000 and above by changing IPX protocol to UDP. [http://www.moddb.com/games/cc-red-alert-2/downloads/ra2yr-lan-fix-xp-vista-w7-x86-x64 ] | ||
| − | ==System Requirements== | + | == System Requirements == |
{{SysReq | {{SysReq | ||
|minOS = Windows 95 | |minOS = Windows 95 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==See Also== | + | == See Also == |
| − | [[ | + | [[Command & Conquer]] |
| − | [[ | + | [[Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun|Tiberian Sun]] |
[[Category:Game]] | [[Category:Game]] | ||
[[Category:Windows]] | [[Category:Windows]] | ||
Revision as of 17:19, 12 September 2012
Template:Infobox Command & Conquer (series)
Patches
- Official Patch 1.006. General bug, network and exploit fixes. [1]
Issues and Fixes
Changing resolution
For changing resolution open files RA2.ini and RA2md.ini with any text editor and type your resolution there:
[Video] ScreenHeight=XXXX ScreenWidth=XXXX
Where ScreenHeight and ScreenWidth are your desired resolution.
Crashes
"***FATAL*** String Manager Failed to Initialize Properly" This error can be resolved on all versions of Windows by setting RA2md.exe and Yuri.exe to run in Windows 98/ME compatibility mode and/or forcing to run as administrator (in compatibility tab) for all users.
LAN patch (fan made)
This is a small patch that lets you play LAN on Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun and Red Alert 2 (and their expansion packs) in Windows 2000 and above by changing IPX protocol to UDP. [2]