Ok uninstalled Zero Hour and cleaned the old files and reinstalled and it now crashes after 2 minutes. REPAIR does not work at all so I have to start over with a new clean install. Then tried copying my old copy of NTM over that one and it crashed after two minutes of play.
Ok nice thanks Win7+ Mozilla just crashed after hitting sumit to an update here.Ĭlean install added patch 1.04 and it ran ok I have made several copies of the C&C ZH w/1.04patch so I can experiment I loaded C&C ZH with patch 1.04 (clean install) and it runs, then as soon as I install New Tech Mod, I get that annoying Overheat "catch all"error. 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. If someone could Sticky this that'd be great.Įdited by user Saturday, J11:21:09 AM(UTC)Before you save, paste this text into the file to get you started: I'm not too good at explaining stuff, so I'm sorry if I DIDN'T help anyone here. Well I hoped this helped at least a little.
Like, make a back up copy of the scripts folder that already exists in ZH, or when you uninstall the mod you'll end up with a corrupt version of Zero Hour and have to re-install the original game. Unlike big name companies there's actually IMPORTANT stuff that is VERY helpful to know and do in there.
Exe file that gets put in the Zero Hour folder that you can open and use to easily uninstall the entire mod.
If the creator of the mod is REALLY smart they'll include an. Exe file and follow the provided instructions that it gives you. This is great because there's a TON of files that don't all go in the same place. Now for really big mods like Pro:Gen, they'll likely be a Setup.Exe file or something named similar. To uninstall the mod, just delete everything in the INI folder and delete the new Generals.csf file. \EA Games\Command & Conquer Generals Zero Hour\Data\English If you don't copy this, you'll end up with stuff like "MISSING:ToolTipICBM".
This file contains the descriptions and names for all of the new stuff.
Just copy this into the directory and replace the current INI folder, or if there isn't an INI folder already just copy it and don't worry. If you want to uninstall a mod, just delete everything in the INI folder and anything else you had to put elsewhere.įor Small Mod, there's already a folder named INI inside the. Open this.īasically this folder acts to the entire game like a map.ini acts to a single map. I have The First Decade, so this is what mine looks like:Ĭomputer / Local Disk / EA Games / Command & Conquer The First Decade/ Command and Conquer(tm) Generals Zero Hourįor those who don't have The First Decade it'll probably look the same but without the part that says "Command & Conquer The First Decade".Īmoungst the Folders, you should see one named "INI". Most mods/addons SHOULD contain a Readme file of some sort that SHOULD tell you where to put everything.įor most stuff, the files should go in the directory for your copy of Zero Hour. For this tutorial I'll be using the Small Changes Mod by KlingonDragon. Or for that matter if ZH even WORKS on a Mac.įirst, download mod. Note that this is for PC users, I have no idea if anything's different for a Mac or anything.
I've made this mainly for my friend Zero Hour Mad Map Maker, who would like to know how to install a mod. Hello, this is my first real tutorial for anything really.