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INSTALLING AND RUNNING C&C GOLD ON WINDOWS XP


Follow the instructions below to install and play C&C GOLD


Preparing to Install

Insert either C&C disc into your CD drive

Open My Computer and explore the CD

Right click either the install.exe or setup.exe

select PROPERTIES

Select the COMPATIBILITY tab

Check the check box for “Run this program in compatibility mode for”

Select WINDOWS 95 from the drop down menu

Click APPLY then OK

Double click the .exe file you just modified to launch it


Installing the Game

When you’re prompted to update DirectX, uncheck the check box so you won’t install it. It is extremely important not to install this DirectX update

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation

Note: Installing Westwood Chat is not required, it can be canceled if you desire


Installing the Patch

Visit ftp://ftp.westwood.com/pub/ccgold and download CCGOLDXPPATCH.ZIP

Unzip the files and copy thipx32.dll into the install directory of the game (default path is c:\WESTWOOD\C&C95). You may overwrite the old version of the .dll file


Preparing to Run the Game

Go to the install directory of the game (default path is c:\WESTWOOD\C&C95)

Right click C&C95.exe

Select PROPERTIES

Select the COMPATIBILITY tab

Check the check box for “Run this program in compatibility mode for”

Select Windows 95 from the drop down menu

Check the check box for “Disable visual themes”

Check the check box for “Turn off advanced text services for the program”

click APPLY then OK


Playing the Game

Select Start > All Programs > Westwood > Command & Conquer 95 > Command & Conquer Windows 95 Edition. Or double click C&C95.exe located in the install directory (default path is c:\WESTWOOD\C&C95)


*Command & Conquer is not online compatible