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{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc |  |  | DOS, Windows, Mac OS }}
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc |  |  | DOS, Windows, Mac OS }}
{{Availability/row| amazon | B000CPKIT6 | Disc, Key | Bundled with other games in the franchise up to [[Command & Conquer: Generals|Generals]]. |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Origin | command-and-conquer/command-and-conquer-the-ultimate-collection/ultimate-collection | Origin | Bundled with other games in the franchise up to [[Command & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight|Tiberian Twilight]]. |  | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Origin | c-c-the-ultimate-collection | Origin | Bundled with other games in the franchise up to [[Command & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight|Tiberian Twilight]]. |  | Windows }}
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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{{Image|Command and Conquer External General Fan.png|External video settings (for the [[#Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06|fan patch]].)}}
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
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|gog galaxy            =
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|gog galaxy notes      =
 
|origin                = true
 
|origin                = true
 
|origin notes          =  
 
|origin notes          =  
 
|steam cloud          =  
 
|steam cloud          =  
 
|steam cloud notes    =  
 
|steam cloud notes    =  
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|uplay                =
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|uplay notes          =
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|xbox cloud            =
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|xbox cloud notes      =
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Video settings==
 
==Video settings==
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{{Image|Command and Conquer External Options.png|External options menu (for the original release.)}}
 
{{Image|Command and Conquer External Video Fan.png|External video settings (for the [[#Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06|fan patch]].)}}
 
{{Image|Command and Conquer External Video Fan.png|External video settings (for the [[#Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06|fan patch]].)}}
 
{{Image|Command and Conquer Video.png|In-game video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Command and Conquer Video.png|In-game video settings.}}
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===[[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
{{Fixbox/fix|Set in ddraw.ini}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Set in ddraw.ini|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
# Go to [[#Game data|ddraw.ini]]:
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
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# Open {{file|ddraw.ini}}.
 
# Set: <code>windowed=true</code>, <code>width, height = equal to computer resolution</code>, <code>border=false</code>
 
# Set: <code>windowed=true</code>, <code>width, height = equal to computer resolution</code>, <code>border=false</code>
  
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===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
{{Fixbox/fix|Set in ddraw.ini}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Set in ddraw.ini|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
# Go to [[#Game data|ddraw.ini]]:
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
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# Open {{file|ddraw.ini}}.
 
# Set: <code>opengl=true</code>, <code>vsync=true</code>
 
# Set: <code>opengl=true</code>, <code>vsync=true</code>
 
}}
 
}}
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==Audio settings==
 
==Audio settings==
{{Image|Command and Conquer External Audio Fan.png|External audio settings (for the [[#Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06|fan patch]].}}
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{{Image|Command and Conquer External Audio Fan.png|External audio settings (for the [[#Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06|fan patch]].)}}
 
{{Image|Command and Conquer Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Command and Conquer Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
 
{{Audio settings
 
{{Audio settings
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  |subtitles = no
 
  |subtitles = no
 
  |audio    = no
 
  |audio    = no
  |notes    = Unofficial; use [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/85-cc-tiberian-dawn-language-add-ons/  Language add-on].
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  |notes    = Unofficial; use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/85-cc-tiberian-dawn-language-add-ons/  Language add-on].
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |audio    = yes
 
  |audio    = yes
 
  |subtitles = no
 
  |subtitles = no
  |notes    = Partial audio; use [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/85-cc-tiberian-dawn-language-add-ons/  Language add-on].
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  |notes    = Partial audio; use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/85-cc-tiberian-dawn-language-add-ons/  Language add-on].
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |audio    = yes
 
  |audio    = yes
 
  |subtitles = no
 
  |subtitles = no
  |notes    = Unofficial; use [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/85-cc-tiberian-dawn-language-add-ons/  Language add-on].
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  |notes    = Unofficial; use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/85-cc-tiberian-dawn-language-add-ons/  Language add-on].
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
{{++}} C&C patch adds support for multiple languages. Download them from [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/85-cc-tiberian-dawn-language-add-ons/ PCGamingWiki repository].
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{{++}} C&C patch adds support for multiple languages. Download them from [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/85-cc-tiberian-dawn-language-add-ons/ PCGamingWiki repository].
  
 
==Network==
 
==Network==
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{{Image|Command and Conquer External Multiplayer Fan.png|External multiplayer settings (for the [[#Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06|fan patch]].)}}
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
|local play          =  
 
|local play          =  
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{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
{{Fixbox/fix|Check these if you haven't}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Check these if you haven't|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 
# If you have installed the patches properly.
 
# If you have installed the patches properly.
 
# If everything in the [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility tab]] is unchecked.
 
# If everything in the [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility tab]] is unchecked.
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===Game speed/Map scroll rate issue===
 
===Game speed/Map scroll rate issue===
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{{ii}} Resolved by using frame-rate limiter in the fan patch, but this may cause an unresponsive in-game menu.{{cn|date=May 2017}}
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
{{Fixbox/fix|Set the slider in-game}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Set the slider in-game|ref={{cn|date=March 2017}}}}
 
:* While in-game, press Esc to open a menu, press game controls and move the game speed slider to adjust the game speed or scroll rate slider to adjust the scroll speed.
 
:* While in-game, press Esc to open a menu, press game controls and move the game speed slider to adjust the game speed or scroll rate slider to adjust the scroll speed.
 
}}
 
}}
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==="Unable to set video mode" error===
 
==="Unable to set video mode" error===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
{{Fixbox/fix|Change the resolution}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Change the resolution|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}}}
 
{{ii}} There are 2 ways how to fix this error:
 
{{ii}} There are 2 ways how to fix this error:
 
:* Change the resolution.
 
:* Change the resolution.
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===No music in the CnCNet version===
 
===No music in the CnCNet version===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
{{Fixbox/fix|Go to CnCNet lobby and download the music in the settings}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Go to CnCNet lobby and download the music in the settings|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
{{Fixbox/fix|Use palette fix}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Use palette fix|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}}}
 
See [[Rainbow color problems in older games]] for solutions.
 
See [[Rainbow color problems in older games]] for solutions.
 
}}
 
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===No videos after installing the patch===
 
===No videos after installing the patch===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
{{Fixbox/fix|Download the videos}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Download the videos|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}}}
 
:* If you happen to have the game on CD, that means No-CD option is turned on. Either turn off the option, copy movies.mix from the CDs into the installation folder or just download the [[#Availability|videos]].  
 
:* If you happen to have the game on CD, that means No-CD option is turned on. Either turn off the option, copy movies.mix from the CDs into the installation folder or just download the [[#Availability|videos]].  
 
}}
 
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===Maps===
 
===Maps===
 
{{++}} C&C has support for external maps, both [http://cnc-comm.com/community/index.php?board=96.0 multiplayer] and [http://cnc-comm.com/community/index.php?board=95.0 singleplayer].
 
{{++}} C&C has support for external maps, both [http://cnc-comm.com/community/index.php?board=96.0 multiplayer] and [http://cnc-comm.com/community/index.php?board=95.0 singleplayer].
{{++}} CnCNet includes its own online map directory.
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{{++}} CnCNet includes its own online map folder.
 
{{ii}} Map editors can be downloaded inside CnCNet's game options.
 
{{ii}} Map editors can be downloaded inside CnCNet's game options.
 
{{mm}} [http://cnc-comm.com/community/index.php?board=6.0 Cnc-Comm.com - Mapping discussion]
 
{{mm}} [http://cnc-comm.com/community/index.php?board=6.0 Cnc-Comm.com - Mapping discussion]
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|minGPU  = MCGA video card
 
|minGPU  = MCGA video card
  
|recOS    = 95
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|recOS    =  
|recCPU  = Pentium 60 MHz
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|recCPU  = Intel Pentium 60 MHz
 
|recRAM  = 8 MB
 
|recRAM  = 8 MB
 
|recHD    = 800 MB
 
|recHD    = 800 MB
 
|recGPU  = DirectDraw compatible video card
 
|recGPU  = DirectDraw compatible video card
 
|recVRAM  = 1 MB
 
|recVRAM  = 1 MB
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}}
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{{System requirements
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|OSfamily = Windows
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|minOS    = 95, 98
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|minCPU  = Intel Pentium
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|minRAM  = 8 MB
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|minHD    = 40 MB
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|minGPU  =
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|minVRAM  = 1 MB
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|recOS    =
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|recCPU  =
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|recRAM  = 16 MB
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|recHD    =
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|recGPU  =
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Revision as of 02:08, 7 May 2017

Command & Conquer
Command & Conquer cover
Developers
Westwood Studios
Publishers
Original Virgin Interactive
Current Electronic Arts
Release dates
DOS August 31, 1995
Mac OS (Classic) 1995
Windows March 10, 1997
Command & Conquer guide on StrategyWiki
Command & Conquer on Wikipedia
Command & Conquer 1995
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 1996
Command & Conquer: Sole Survivor 1997
Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun 1999
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 2000
Command & Conquer: Renegade 2002
Command & Conquer: Generals 2003
Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars 2007
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 2008
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 - Uprising 2009
Command & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight 2010
OpenRA (unofficial) 2010
Command & Conquer (2013) Cancelled
Command & Conquer Remastered Collection 2020
Renegade X (unofficial) EA

Key points

Also titled as "Tiberian Dawn"
Re-released for free in 2007.
Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06 fan patch is highly recommended to install.
If you want a modernized C&C experience, check out OpenRA.
Language support can be further extended with language add-ons.
CD/ISO installer is 16-bit and doesn't run under modern systems; it's better to download fanmade installers instead.

General information

C&C Communications Center forums
CnCNet
Command & Conquer Wiki
Patch discussion

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
DOS
Windows
Mac OS
Origin
Origin
Bundled with other games in the franchise up to Tiberian Twilight.
Windows

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Command and Conquer: The Covert Operations Comes bundled with the The First Decade and Ultimate Collection compilations.
DOS
Windows

Unofficial downloads

OpenRA includes a modernized open-source version with its "Tiberian Dawn" mod.
CnCNet installer is a bare-bones version optimized for multiplayer (small size, portable). Missions, music and cutscenes are omitted. The music and map editor are downloadable inside the CnCNet settings.
Nyerguds' installer is a more fully-featured version which includes singleplayer missions (including Covert Operations and PSX/N64 missions) and soundtrack from the get-go. Cutscenes are available at Mod DB.

Essential improvements

1024x768 resolution with the Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06 compared to earlier versions.
1024x768 resolution with the Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06 compared to earlier versions.

Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06

Not needed for the unofficial packages.
This patch contains:
  • A large amount of fixes (changelog)
  • Support for newer Windows systems (including 64-bit)
  • LAN and online playability up to 6 players (includes new CnCNet lobby)
  • Support for higher resolutions
  • No-CD option
  • Missions from PSX and N64 versions and The Covert Operations
The site also offers Music Upgrade Pack if you installed the game through CDs/ISOs.
Support for regular installation, The First Decade and The Ultimate Collection.

Game data

External video settings (for the fan patch.)
External video settings (for the fan patch.)

Configuration file(s) location

conquer.ini contains normal game settings.
ddraw.ini contains CnC-DDraw settings (added by the fan patch).
cncnet.ini contains CnCNet settings (added by the fan patch).

Save game data location

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Origin

Video settings

External options menu (for the original release.)
External options menu (for the original release.)
External video settings (for the fan patch.)
External video settings (for the fan patch.)
In-game video settings.
In-game video settings.

Template:Video settings

Borderless fullscreen windowed

Instructions

Vertical sync (Vsync)

Instructions

Input settings

Template:Input settings

Audio settings

External audio settings (for the fan patch.)
External audio settings (for the fan patch.)
In-game audio settings.
In-game audio settings.

Template:Audio settings

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
Installed by patch 1.06, audio only from Fan mirror #2.
German
Installed by patch 1.06, audio only from Fan mirror #2.
Italian
Unofficial; use Language add-on.
Japanese
Installed by patch 1.06, audio only from Fan mirror #2.
Polish
Unofficial; use Language add-on.
Brazilian Portuguese
Partial audio; use Language add-on.
Spanish
Unofficial; use Language add-on.
C&C patch adds support for multiple languages. Download them from PCGamingWiki repository.

Network

External multiplayer settings (for the fan patch.)
External multiplayer settings (for the fan patch.)

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
6 Versus
Use the Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06 fan patch to enable modern LAN support.
Online play
6 Versus
The original multiplayer service is no longer available. Use the Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06 fan patch and CnCNet.org to re-enable support.

Connection types

Issues unresolved

This list assumes you've installed the patches. If you experience a new issue, please create a thread at the CnC-Comm forums.
  • The game has some minor problems with missions that are smaller than the game resolution. This is nothing to be worried about, you can "fix" it by pressing Escape.
  • When playing in any resolution higher than 640x400, you can't place buildings with a placement height of only one cell on the lowest row of cells on the map.

Issues fixed

If you have problems with The First Decade or The Ultimate Collection, be sure to check this FAQ at EA forums.

General fixes

If you have not found a fix, be sure to also check:
Instructions

Crash after overheating

Instructions

Game is laggy after installing the patch

Instructions

Game speed/Map scroll rate issue

Resolved by using frame-rate limiter in the fan patch, but this may cause an unresponsive in-game menu.[citation needed]
Instructions

"Unable to set video mode" error

Instructions

No music in the CnCNet version

Instructions

Scrambled colors (without ddraw.dll)

Ddraw.dll within the fan-patch already fixes that issue. However, if the game needs to run with ddraw.dll turned off and this appears, then this is for you.
Instructions

No videos after installing the patch

Instructions

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
DirectDraw 3
DOS video modes MCGA, VGA
ExecutablePPC16-bit 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
Mac OS (Classic)

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Multiplayer Westwood Online

Maps

C&C has support for external maps, both multiplayer and singleplayer.
CnCNet includes its own online map folder.
Map editors can be downloaded inside CnCNet's game options.
Cnc-Comm.com - Mapping discussion

Re-implementations

Thanks to dedicated C&C community, there are a couple of re-implementations and total conversion existing.
  • OpenRA - Open Source recreation that tries to modernize the classic gameplay.

Total conversions

System requirements

DOS
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) MS-DOS 5.0
Processor (CPU) 486 DX2 66 MHz
System memory (RAM) 8 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 800 MB
Video card (GPU) MCGA video card
Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 95, 98
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium
System memory (RAM) 8 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 40 MB
Video card (GPU) 1 MB of VRAM

References