need assistance, desperately

[Commander A9 0]

ok, my first post, yeah, been a C&C and Westwood fan since 97, love it. anyway, i am desperate to get my original C&C to work. i have a problem

 

i have XP. ok, fine. found the patch. following instructions. C&C refuses to install, even with win 95 compatability activated. i'm getting a warning saying "Unable to load setup.mix file from cd-rom disc. press any key after inserting cd rom disc or press esc to exit." this is bad, cause the cd-rom is already in there. this is after clicking the EVA-labeled setup file that isnt in the install folder. after trying this method with the install labeled eva cd, i get the same thing.

 

glitch: C&C was previously installed to old computer with win 95 that blew up. data was transferred to current system, to include C&C, installed files, and saved games. attempted to move files to C drive and place patch inside. attempted to run game, got black screen with version 1.97 and all that othe crap across the top, stayed that way, no response.

 

removed file from my computer sector entirely, attempted to install C&C, which did not start autorun, even when prompted, used compatability option, got same error. tried turning compatability to win 95 on all exe files, got same thing.

 

i am desperate to get this thing to work right. i need help, and im at the point of tears trying to get this thing to work. please! help me!

[Sonic 296]

First question, is this the C&C95 (sometimes called C&C Gold) version or the original DOS version?

If you have the DOS version and your trying run it under Win XP its no use, it won't work.

 

Have you followed our guide on CNCNZ.com located here http://www.cncnz.com/features/tech/ccxpfix.shtml

 

Planet CNC have a detailed guide as well, check out http://www.planetcnc.com/features/techtroopers/classicsInXP/

[bladerunner229 0]

Haha, none of my games have to run in DOg**** Mode

 

Not even c&c.

 

Ahem.

 

Yes, Im afraid DOg**** mode is the answer.

[chickendippers 1]

What are you talking about? DOS is an awsome OS, it doesn't crash!

[Commander A9 0]

to tell you the truth, im not totally sure. i mean, when i bought the game, it just said Command & Conquer. I'm sure it isnt gold. unfortunately, it might be the dos version. :cry:

 

it tells me cannot read from source drive, but then tries to proceed as normal, and i get the same error as before, so im sure its dos. lemme see if i can find c&Cgold being sold online, highly doubtful however.

 

well, i did find this site still selling C&C Gold, and just placed an order, even though i dont completely trust it. check it. http://www.rrcd.com/new/commandandconquer.html

[Saracen 16]

I suggest you try ebay or Amazon and search for C&C gold on there... I must admit that XP has well and truly killed DOS and it is a shame for those of us who have some classic DOS games....

 

But we have to move on with technology.... fans of Doom and Quake have accepted XP killing of the orginals and as much as it hurts me to say this us C&C fans will have to accept the death of the DOS C&C on our XP machines :cry:

 

But all will not be lost.... I imagine that sometime in the future C&C: TD will be released as freeware and will be compatible with all machines as it will be in a windows compatible mode... Take the original Grand Theft Auto as an example (yes it is freeware!!!!)

 

But saying that EA may remake the original C&C with a modern day 3D engine, ok it won't be the same but it'll be great to see an old classic get a great revamp

[Commander A9 0]

not by ea's hands.

 

i got it on ebay, with covert ops, great price too. as soon as my paypal account is established, ill pay, itll ship, ill havei t, and i will continue slaughtering nod without remorse.

[Guest amie_felicetty]

I need help with chatting online in yuris revenge. How do I switch from disabled????

[chickendippers 1]

Chat in Westwood Online has been disabled by EA to prevent spamming and trolling that was unbarable.

Checkout www.xwis.net and you can play online, without cheaters and chat is enabled.

[Destruk 0]

check out dosbox...

 

http://dosbox.sourceforge.net/

[Hans5849 0]

when i had 98se and 2k dual booting i installed ra with 98se and could play it under 2k with no problems.