hmmm....right-click on the ra2.exe shortcut, go to properties, in the "target" field add -win
It should look something like that: "C:\RA\Red Alert\RA2.EXE" -win
THe path would depend on your personal setup but you will already have this in the shortcut - just add -win
Remember to change you colour depth to 16bit from your windows graphics settings.
Worked for me!!!!