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It has been released for free by EA. [http://na.llnet.cnc3tv.ea.com/u/f/eagames/cnc3/cnc3tv/RedAlert/RedAlert1_AlliedDisc.rar Allied Disk] and [http://na.llnet.cnc3tv.ea.com/u/f/eagames/cnc3/cnc3tv/RedAlert/RedAlert1_SovietDisc.rar Soviet Disk]. A smaller (and also modular) version can be downloaded [http://redalert1.com/ here], in case you only need the multiplayer. | It has been released for free by EA. [http://na.llnet.cnc3tv.ea.com/u/f/eagames/cnc3/cnc3tv/RedAlert/RedAlert1_AlliedDisc.rar Allied Disk] and [http://na.llnet.cnc3tv.ea.com/u/f/eagames/cnc3/cnc3tv/RedAlert/RedAlert1_SovietDisc.rar Soviet Disk]. A smaller (and also modular) version can be downloaded [http://redalert1.com/ here], in case you only need the multiplayer. | ||
{{:Command & Conquer (series)}} | {{:Command & Conquer (series)}} | ||
| − | ==Improvements== | + | == Improvements == |
| − | ===Patches=== | + | === Patches === |
The latest patch is 3.03. You can get it [http://nyerguds.arsaneus-design.com/cncstuff/ra303patch.exe here]. | The latest patch is 3.03. You can get it [http://nyerguds.arsaneus-design.com/cncstuff/ra303patch.exe here]. | ||
| − | ===Unofficial multiplayer server=== | + | === Unofficial multiplayer server === |
Although Westwood Chat can still be used to play Red Alert online, [http://cncnet.org/ CNCNet] is much more popular to play the game online. | Although Westwood Chat can still be used to play Red Alert online, [http://cncnet.org/ CNCNet] is much more popular to play the game online. | ||
| − | ==Issues== | + | == Issues == |
| − | ===Installer doesn't work on 64-bit systems=== | + | === Installer doesn't work on 64-bit systems === |
# Make a folder somewhere on your HDD, for instance C:\Westwood\RA. (default folder) | # Make a folder somewhere on your HDD, for instance C:\Westwood\RA. (default folder) | ||
# Open one of your CD's (doesn't matter which one) and go to the INSTALL folder, and copy it's contents to the folder you've just created. | # Open one of your CD's (doesn't matter which one) and go to the INSTALL folder, and copy it's contents to the folder you've just created. | ||
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<ref>http://www.commandandconquer.com/forums/showthread.php?253-How-to-install-Red-Alert-1-on-64-bit-systems</ref> | <ref>http://www.commandandconquer.com/forums/showthread.php?253-How-to-install-Red-Alert-1-on-64-bit-systems</ref> | ||
| − | ===Scrolling too fast=== | + | === Scrolling too fast === |
If the game scrolls too fast, even on the lowest settings, try opening RASETUP.exe in your Red Alert folder and enable Back Buffer. If that doesn't work, [http://nyerguds.arsaneus-design.com/cncstuff/cpugrab.zip try using CPU-Grabber].<ref>http://nyerguds.arsaneus-design.com/cncstuff/0_files.html</ref> | If the game scrolls too fast, even on the lowest settings, try opening RASETUP.exe in your Red Alert folder and enable Back Buffer. If that doesn't work, [http://nyerguds.arsaneus-design.com/cncstuff/cpugrab.zip try using CPU-Grabber].<ref>http://nyerguds.arsaneus-design.com/cncstuff/0_files.html</ref> | ||
| − | ===Scrambled colours on Windows 7=== | + | === Scrambled colours on Windows 7 === |
A fix is available [http://hifi.iki.fi/cnc-ddraw/#download here]. Put the DLL file in your Red Alert folder.<ref>http://www.commandandconquer.com/forums/showthread.php?6085-Common-problems-look-here-first</ref> | A fix is available [http://hifi.iki.fi/cnc-ddraw/#download here]. Put the DLL file in your Red Alert folder.<ref>http://www.commandandconquer.com/forums/showthread.php?6085-Common-problems-look-here-first</ref> | ||
| − | ===LAN play doesn't work=== | + | === LAN play doesn't work === |
A fix is available [http://nyerguds.arsaneus-design.com/cncstuff/ra_v303_lanpatch_1_00.zip here]. Put the DLL file in your Red Alert folder. | A fix is available [http://nyerguds.arsaneus-design.com/cncstuff/ra_v303_lanpatch_1_00.zip here]. Put the DLL file in your Red Alert folder. | ||
| − | ==System Requirements== | + | == System Requirements == |
{{SysReq_BaseTemplate | {{SysReq_BaseTemplate | ||
|OSfamily_ = Windows | |OSfamily_ = Windows | ||
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(chances are 99% that it will work nowadays) | (chances are 99% that it will work nowadays) | ||
| − | ==Community== | + | == Community == |
| − | ===Forums=== | + | === Forums === |
* [http://www.commandandconquer.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?19-Red-Alert The official C&C forum has a Red Alert section] | * [http://www.commandandconquer.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?19-Red-Alert The official C&C forum has a Red Alert section] | ||
* [http://cnc-comm.com/community/ Command & Conquer Communications Center forum] | * [http://cnc-comm.com/community/ Command & Conquer Communications Center forum] | ||
| − | ==References== | + | == References == |
<references/> | <references/> | ||
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[[Category:Windows]] | [[Category:Windows]] | ||
[[Category:Game]] | [[Category:Game]] | ||
Revision as of 17:19, 12 September 2012
Template:Infobox It has been released for free by EA. Allied Disk and Soviet Disk. A smaller (and also modular) version can be downloaded here, in case you only need the multiplayer. Command & Conquer (series)
Improvements
Patches
The latest patch is 3.03. You can get it here.
Unofficial multiplayer server
Although Westwood Chat can still be used to play Red Alert online, CNCNet is much more popular to play the game online.
Issues
Installer doesn't work on 64-bit systems
- Make a folder somewhere on your HDD, for instance C:\Westwood\RA. (default folder)
- Open one of your CD's (doesn't matter which one) and go to the INSTALL folder, and copy it's contents to the folder you've just created.
- Run the 3.03 patch on the folder in which you've just put the files.
- You can now run the game using RA95.exe.
Scrolling too fast
If the game scrolls too fast, even on the lowest settings, try opening RASETUP.exe in your Red Alert folder and enable Back Buffer. If that doesn't work, try using CPU-Grabber.[2]
Scrambled colours on Windows 7
A fix is available here. Put the DLL file in your Red Alert folder.[3]
LAN play doesn't work
A fix is available here. Put the DLL file in your Red Alert folder.
System Requirements
Template:SysReq BaseTemplate (chances are 99% that it will work nowadays)