
Since then, I have had nothing but issues on getting programs to run correctly without It might also be worth making sure no files are "Read-Only" in that folder.ġst ISSUE: I'm running win7 on an icore7 8 Gig RAM DDR3 machine 1600 x1200 resolution, since it does not support WinXP I am forced to use Win7. Now the key bits - firstly, make sure that you have full read/write permissions for the Command and Conquer Generals Data folder - do this by right clicking on the folder, then properties then the security tab and change the permissions for all users. In fairness, I haven't tried online multiplayer yet, just a few skirmishes. Hey presto! It worked, debunking the myth that C&C Generals will not run on 64 bit systems (as some people have been saying). I used the "Change settings for all users" button at the bottom and changed to Windows XP (SP3),Īs well as checking the "Run as administrator box". Then change the game's compatibility mode by right clicking on the game in the start menu, clicking on properties and then the Compatibility tab. It might also be worth making sure no files are "Read-Only" in that folder. Now the key bits - firstly, make sure that you have full read/write permissions for the Command and Conquer Generals Data folder - do this by right clicking on the folder, then properties then the security tab and change the permissions forĪll users.


This is simply how the game remembers what options you picked (music volume, brightness and the like) and you can change them once the game is running using the options menu. Before you save, paste this text into the file to get you started:
