A lot of folk have posted concerns on internet forums, regarding the inability of getting C&C Generals to work in the Microsoft Windows Vista operating environment. Even the Vista compatibility site states that it doesn't work (see http://www.microsoft.com/windows/compatibility/Search.aspx?type=Software&s=command%20conquer&page=2).
However, there is a way forward and the steps are quite simple. The following is what I did:
1. Installed Vista Service Pack 1
2. Installed C&C Generals.
3. Right clicked on desktop icon, selected Properties, selected Compatibility tab, then from the drop down menu select Windows XP Service Pack 2, ticked the little box and then clicked on Apply.
4. The final step was then to download the manual patch version 1.07 for the game.
5. The Game is ready to play.
The patch updates the generals.exe , as well as the data file for this game. Failure to apply the patch will result in the game freezing on the second splash screen.
There is a version 1.08 patch that can be installed in-game. But I preferred a manual patch that can be stored on a ROM for any necessary future use.
Now, if anyone can tell me how I can get this 2 disc game to work in Wine for Linux Mint , I'll be extremely grateful.
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