You will now have to update some files through Red Alert patch 'RA108USP.EXE' supplied with the game iso. Then return to the same place in the start menu and now click 'Send To -> Desktop (create shortcut)'. So go to the start menu -> All Programs -> Programs (Strangely it is before the separator in Windows XP anyway) -> Westwood -> Red Alert, and right-click : Properties on 'Red Alert Windows 95 Edition'.Īs earlier check the 'Run this program in compatibility mode for : Windows 95' and click OK.

Electronic Arts does not specify, but in our test it was found that this was necessary. To start Red Alert will also run in compatibility mode 'Windows 95'. The installer will then install features for online services Westwood.Īnd finally you will need to restart your computer. Preferably let the default installation folder. Then go to the 'Compatibility' tab, check 'Run this program in compatibility mode for :' and select 'Windows 95'.Īs you can see, this is the version for Windows 95 will be installed. Go to the folder and right click on the 'install.exe' file. So go to the start menu -> My Computer, then right click on your CD player. However, you will need the Patch ' RA108USP.EXE' which was included with the allied and Soviet iso. If Autorun launches automatically when you insert the CD Red Alert 1 (Allied or Soviet), exit by clicking on the 'EXIT' button.Įlectronic Arts has had the good idea to make us install the Windows 95 version of the game in compatibility 'Windows 95' thus avoiding compatibility issues. SP3 is the latest service pack for Windows XP.

This procedure is obviously based on the Electronic Arts procedure. For those who have lost the 'RA_XP_Install_Instructions.rtf' file provided by Electronic Arts, here is a procedure in pictures created by us.

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