How do I fix Red Alert 2?
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Hi NirvanaWolf, This problem seems to span over all different versions of Windows, graphics cards and versions of Red Alert 2 so you are not alone! I had the same graphics issues (I am using Windows 7 and C&C First Decade) and through some simple fixes Red Alert 2 and Yuri's Revenge now work perfectly. I will explain which solutions worked for me and hopefully they will help you too: Firstly, in regards to "FATAL String Manager failed to initialize properly", I would reinstall the game. The more tech-savvy might be able to explain what that means and that reinstalling may not be necessary, but it might be easiest just to start afresh in case you accidentally edited something important. Next repeat what you've already done: change each and every .exe in your Red Alert 2 directory (and Yuri's Revenge if applicable) to run in compatibility mode and select "Windows XP (Service Pack 3)", then tick the run as administrator box and apply. Once you've done that, open ra2.ini (also in your Red Alert 2 directory. Use notepad to open it) and you should find something like this: [Video] Replace the above text with this: [Video] From what I gather you can change the resolution here if you don't want it to be 800x600, but it's what I prefer and I know, at least for me, that this resolution works. Lastly, right click on the desktop and select "Screen Resolution". There should be an option called "Multiple Displays". Now if you don't have another monitor connected, follow the instructions on this forum: http://xwis.net/forums/index.php/topic/172813-black-screen-no-menus-showing-in-game/ Alternatively, if you are using a separate monitor like I am, which I believe is why I don't have the option "Try to connect anyway on: VGA", then just select "Extend these displays" on the "Multiple Displays" drop down menu and that should work. After many hours of scouring forums and performing each task listed above, the game finally works, and even better, the extending displays trick seems to fix graphical errors with other retro games on modern machines, such as Baldur's Gate! Hope that helps! How to fix Red Alert 2 unable to set video mode?Hello - Unable to set video mode from experience consists of a few things:. First try removing RA2MD. ini from your game directory, it could be there's a funny value in there.. Set your game resolution to the same as your desktop (Go to client options and click Display). Lastly, ensure your video drivers are up to date.. Can Red Alert 2 still be played online?There's never been a better time to play Red Alert 2 Online. CnCNet presents Yuri's Revenge Multiplayer Online. Remember, you must own Red Alert 2 & Yuri's Revenge in order to play online CnCNet's free server. Read more on purchasing the C&C Ultimate Collection from the EA App.
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