Vista and Command & Conquer Generals: Zero Hour

[lanceuppercut]

Originally Posted by djdare

I'm at work at the moment but i think it should look something like that:
For Generals:
C:\Users\<username>\Documents\Command and Conquer Generals Data\Options.ini

For Zero Hour:
C:\Users\<username>\Documents\Command and Conquer Generals Zero Hour Data\Options.ini

i tried the generals one, even tried copying contents of the options.ini file you pasted above and put it into that location, no dice. still gets stuck at the splash screen and would go no further.

[djdare]

Here is original Options.ini entries for Generals:

AntiAliasing =
DrawScrollAnchor =
GameSpyIPAddress = 0.0.0.0
Gamma = 50
IPAddress = 0.0.0.0
IdealStaticGameLOD = High
LanguageFilter = false
MoveScrollAnchor =
MusicVolume = 55
Resolution = 800 600
SFX3DVolume = 79
SFXVolume = 71
ScrollFactor = 50
SendDelay = no
StaticGameLOD = Low
UseAlternateMouse = no
VoiceVolume = 70

Copy all to new text file in notepad save as Options.txt and change .txt to .ini.
This is default setup.ini for C&C Generals, so you can adjust your own settings later in options menu.
Or edit it directly in ini file...

P.S.: If you own ATI card set AntiAliasing = 6 (maximum)
If you own NVIDIA card set AntiAliasing = 4 (maximum)

[drag7399]

ok i have vista basic and i have command and conquer the first decade can not get it to go on online it says versions dont match i have tried every thing in all the posts and still nothing can any one help me please i would be very gratful for any help any one can give me please. thank you

[drag7399]

ok i have vista basic and i have command and conquer the first decade and i can't get it to go online i tried every thing in all the posts and still nothing can any one help me please i would be very gratful for any help any one can give me please. thank you

[sniper968]

I got it working by enabling Generals.exe to Win2000 compatibility mode.

I also downloaded the various patches for Generals and ZH and updated them manually.

In the options mode I used DJDARE's options.ini settings. Thanks DJDARE!!!

[Migchiell]

Originally Posted by djdare

Here is original Options.ini entries for Zero Hour:

AntiAliasing =
DrawScrollAnchor =
GameSpyIPAddress = 0.0.0.0
Gamma = 50
IPAddress = 0.0.0.0
IdealStaticGameLOD = High
LanguageFilter = false
MoveScrollAnchor =
MusicVolume = 55
Resolution = 800 600
Retaliation = yes
SFX3DVolume = 79
SFXVolume = 71
ScrollFactor = 50
SendDelay = no
StaticGameLOD = Low
UseAlternateMouse = no
UseDoubleClickAttackMove = no
VoiceVolume = 70

Copy all to new text file in notepad save as Options.txt and change .txt to .ini.
This is default setup.ini for C&C Zero Hour, so you can adjust your own settings later in options menu.
Or edit it directly in ini file...

P.S.: If you own ATI card set AntiAliasing = 6 (maximum)
If you own NVIDIA card set AntiAliasing = 4 (maximum)

You, sir, are a hero!

[Siezemore]

Hello, i found this forum on internet, because i have the same problem. But i have it in xp. Should i do something different, or will the same solution (options.ini) help? And where do i have to save the new-made text document in order to get the game running?

i hope someone can help me!
(excuse me if the English is poor, it's not my native language )

edit: i found it myself.
no more need to help me.
let's game!

[Pinchy]

I can launch the game fine with the options.ini info, but the most frustrating problem still remains. When I choose to download updates it hangs on finding file for a long time then says "no such file" every damn time, manually patching it does nothing it still tries to update the damn game!

***UPDATE***

Selecting "Run this program as an administrator" in both the check boxes within the compatibility tab (right click, properties on zero hour exe) and "show setting for all users" option in the compatibility tab, as well as setting it to run in compatibility mode for windows XP service pack 2 in both tabs, then running the 1.04 zero hour patch fixed this problem!

[Stoo_Pot]

The solution stated above worked for me. I suggest you make sure that you change your settings so that file extensions are visible.

It didn't work for me first time but found out that the file was actually called options.ini.txt with the .txt section being hidden.

[Fiona2]

Originally Posted by djdare

It should be. If you need Options.ini for Generals let me know and i'll post it.

Hi my name is Fiona

Would you e mail me the Options.ini for Generals Zero Hour please. you can simply compress it using WinRar or any other program so that you can attach it to an e mail and send it to
photonictechssss at yahoo dot com

I'M LOOKING FOR THE ORIGINAL WORKING Options.ini AND ANY OTHER NEEDED FILES THAT YOU GET WHEN YOU INSTALL THE GAME ON XP NOT THE ONE YOU CREAT BY MAKING IT IN NOTEPAD AND THEN YOU CONVERT THE .txt to .ini please send me the original one that gets generated when you play Zero Hour on an XP Machine

Many Thanks

[djdare]

Originally Posted by Fiona2

Hi my name is Fiona

Would you e mail me the Options.ini for Generals Zero Hour please. you can simply compress it using WinRar or any other program so that you can attach it to an e mail and send it to
photonictechssss at yahoo dot com

I'M LOOKING FOR THE ORIGINAL WORKING Options.ini AND ANY OTHER NEEDED FILES THAT YOU GET WHEN YOU INSTALL THE GAME ON XP NOT THE ONE YOU CREAT BY MAKING IT IN NOTEPAD AND THEN YOU CONVERT THE .txt to .ini please send me the original one that gets generated when you play Zero Hour on an XP Machine

Many Thanks

It's the same thing. But i did send you original files created by game (both Generals & Zero Hour).

[malice19]

"Legend" Thanks the Dam thing now starts and works fine....

Cheers

[ealesey21]

Hi

I have vista home premium.Eveytime i start generals zero hour i have to downlaod the updates and they wont install.I also cant play online,it says it cant connect to generals online.
help anyone?

[iamjianshen]

hey all,my name is Kelvin.I have problem while playing generals zero hour,that is after I built up 3 huge bases with diffrent technologies and 20 nuclears,scud storm and particle cannon..Few minutes later,the game automatically jumped out and the "techinical difficulties" came out....Can u all explainto me please?Thanks.

[Dreaming]

there are a lot of unpatched bugs left in it, crop up especially when you build masses of things

[iamjianshen]

oh I see.Then it is a bit tired because zero hour is more fun than generals.I tried to reinstall twice already but the result still the same...zzzz...