In order to address a number of the questions and concerns I receive. Orcs Must Die! Dragon Age: Origins, Games On Demand, Electronic Arts, 2017/01/10. Injustice: Gods Among Us (+ disc only Ultimate Edition), Games On. Keep your Xbox 360 game saves, game add-ons, achievements,.
Specific game fixes:Command & Conquer 1 (TD/C&C1/C&C95):C&C95 1.06 patch:A number of patches were made to fix errors in C&C95. Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00HKEYLOCALMACHINESOFTWAREWow6432NodeMicrosoft DirectDrawCompatibilityCommand & Conquer Gold 1.06b r2'Flags'=hex:00,08,00,00'Name'='C&C95.exe'ID'=hex:d5,83,dd,32File - Save, choose All Files from the save as type pulldown menu, and save it with the extension.reg. Double click on it, confirm that you want to add the key, and give C&C a try. The Westwood intro video may still have the wrong colors (this seems random, sometimes it's fine, usually it's not), but the game and the rest of the videos will be fine. If you have your wallpaper set to slideshow, you'll still get messed up colors when your wallpaper changes. This will last until the end of any video that was playing, but will only cause a brief flicker in the actual game.If you need to update the ID for whatever reason (new version of the C&C95 patch, fix for Red Alert or another game), run the game and then check this registry key:32-bit. Taskkill /f /IM explorer.exeC:'Program Files (x86)'EA Games'Command & Conquer The First Decade'Command & Conquer(tm)'C&C95.exe'start explorer.exeYou may need to replace the install directory if it is not the default.
To use the batch file, make a notepad document, paste in the text, and save it as a.bat file.2. Right click on your desktop and click on 'Screen Resolution' and leave it open (do not minimise). Run the TFDlauncher and start the game, or click on the shortcut for RA1.3.
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00HKEYLOCALMACHINESOFTWAREWow6432NodeMicrosoft DirectDrawCompatibilityCommand & Conquer Redalert'Flags'=hex:00,08,00,00'Name'='ra95.dat'ID'=hex:cb,58,cb,36File - Save, choose All Files from the save as type pulldown menu, and save it with the extension.reg. Double click on it, confirm that you want to add the key, and give C&C a try. The Westwood intro video may still have the wrong colors (this seems random, sometimes it's fine, usually it's not), but the game and the rest of the videos will be fine. If you have your wallpaper set to slideshow, you'll still get messed up colors when your wallpaper changes.
This will last until the end of any video that was playing, but will only cause a brief flicker in the actual game.If you need to update the ID for whatever reason (new version of the C&C95 patch, fix for Red Alert or another game), run the game and then check this registry key:32-bit. Taskkill /f /IM explorer.exeC:'Program Files (x86)'EA Games'Command & Conquer The First Decade'Command & Conquer Red Alert(tm)'ra95.exe'start explorer.exeYou may need to replace the install directory if it is not the default. To use the batch file, make a notepad document, paste in the text, and save it as a.bat file.2. Right click on your desktop and click on 'Screen Resolution' and leave it open (do not minimise). Run the TFDlauncher and start the game, or click on the shortcut for RA1.3. Browse to your RA1 directory, right click on RA95.exe Properties Compatibility Tick Run in 256 Colors, 640x480 Res, and use Win98/Me compat mode OK.
Tiberian Sun (TS)To fix the problem when TS crashes when a disruptor fires, download Hyper's patch here:Incorrect Version Error - This occurs when trying to play TS:FS online after TFD patch 1.03 (Revision 4) has been installed.It is caused by the Firestorm Videos Addon, which is seen as a mod. Delete the expand02.mix in the TS folder to fix this problem(or move the file somewhere else, if you still want to be able to put it back for single play).' VideoBackBuffer=noLockup/Long Loading time on YR:Try running the game in compatibility mode (right-click the game's exe file, click on properties, compatibility) for Windows 98/ME.' AntiAliasing = 2DrawScrollAnchor =GameSpyIPAddress = 0.0.0.0Gamma = 50IPAddress = 0.0.0.0IdealStaticGameLOD = HighLanguageFilter = falseMoveScrollAnchor =MusicVolume = 0Resolution = 1280 1024Retaliation = yesSFX3DVolume = 100SFXVolume = 90ScrollFactor = 50SendDelay = noStaticGameLOD = HighUseAlternateMouse = noUseDoubleClickAttackMove = noVoiceVolume = 100Zero Hour Game Hosting Problems:If you have trouble hosting open these ports in your router:TCP: 6667, 28910, 29900, 29920UDP: 4321, 27900In game - go to the options page and enter 4321 in the 'Force Port' section. Seems the game needs a UDP port here. All TCP ports gave errors if tried.
If you have a Netgear router check the box for 'Send Delay'.If you don't have a Netgear router, try it off first then on if you still can't host. Click 'Refresh NAT' a couple times. It will look as if nothing happened. Tiberium WarsNOTE THAT MOST OF THE LINKS HERE ARE BROKENGetting Online - Working Links HereYour account on this forum does not work on TW and KW as these games are older and the logging details used are part of an older forum we had. EA2POC wrote:Unfortunately, these.dat errors are a rather generic error for the engine so they can be difficult to troubleshoot and resolve. They are typically related to a conflict with hardware or in the game files themselves. I am hoping that the errors you are seeing can be correlated with a specific cause and resolved since they are so prevalent.-Game RequirementsFirst, verify that your computer meets or exceeds all requirements for the game.
Be especially mindful of the supported video chipsets; make sure that your video card is in the supported list! Remember that 'new' and 'high-end' do not always end up being supported when the game is tested to determine requirements; so don't take it for granted that you can run the game.Tiberium Wars Requirements:Kane's Wrath Requirements:-Ports and ConnectionSome users seem to get this error if the game cannot properly connect online. Elearen wrote:Please first remember to ensure your firewall is adequately configured or disabled and that your antivirus program is not blocking the connection. For simple step-by-step instructions doing this please refer toReset the Gamespy routing info for the game.
Hold the windows key on your keyboard and press the r button. In the run dialog box, type%APPDATA% and press enter. This works for both – XP and Vista.Go into the game folder.When in that folder you'll see the Options.ini file, it may be in another subfolder, open it.Search for:GameSpyIPAddress = xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (naturally there are other numbers)To reset the routing for the game simply remove the whole line.Save and exit the file and online should work.Other Miscellaneous Issues. Elearen wrote:GRAPHICS DRIVERSSerial Code IssuesLocating your serial number EA Support linkForgotten or lost serial code.If you have registered your game with EA previously, then EA provides an online copy.
Login to Account information.If you didn't register your game and you have lost your code, you can order a new serial direct from EA, details here, but at this point in time it would be cheaper to just buy another copy of the game.Serial key already in use when going online.You need to use the original EA account details you used when you registered the game. If you no longer know the specifics you will need to go to support.ea.com and contact CS.If you are trying to play a network game and get this message, please note that all players need their own copy of the game.Game or entire computer crashesUpdating your.NET frameworks. Microsoft LinkThis can fix some errors that may occur.Access violation error.This can be caused by a certain temporary file being marked as read only. Hold the windows key on your keyboard and press the r button. In the Run dialog that appears type%TEMP% and press enter.
Right click and select properties for any.tmp files that are there. Red Alert 3Copied frome - all credit to apt.pupilOk. I am building this thread here as a point of reference to anyone who has an issue that has been dealt with by the volunteers who dedicate time in this board to help others out. If you have anything to add, just ask me, and i will add it. I will also add new solutions on here more regularlyAlso note that in some tech support answers, there are solutions for 64 bit Operating Systems.
This is no indicator that EA supports 64 bit Operating Systems in their game, it just means someone else has encountered this problem in the past and has found a solution on their ownCustom Maps problems.Refer to this post.1.12 keyboard bug. Problem: There is issues with the game freezing/crashing on the splash screen. Common error with steam gamesSolution:for 32 bit OS:. open up this sequence of folders: C:Program FilesElectronic ArtsRed alert 3DataMovies. Then delete or rename this file: RA3EAlogo.vp6for 64 bit OS:. open up this sequence of folders: C:Program Files(x86)Electronic ArtsRed alert 3DataMovies.
Then delete or rename this file: RA3EAlogo.vp6splash screen issue fixedhere is a video tutorial on removing the splash screenI have installed Red Alert 3, but i can not locate my registry key. This is mainly for the people who have issues with their serial key. Not so common issue, but here is a solution anyway:the key for the game is in regeditto open this, press both the windows key and the r button, and type in 'regedit', then press enter.then you need to open up HKEYLOCALMACHINESoftwarefor a 64 bit OS, you then need to open up Wow6432Node/then(for both 64 and 32 bit) open up Electronic Arts Electronic ArtsRed Alert 3Ergcthe key will look like this:Name: (Default)Type: REGSZData: (this is your serial key)UPDATE: i have now done a youtube video:Connectivity and internet issues. XP USERSclick on start menuopen the run commandin the run window, type ' cmd 'in the command prompt window(it has a black backround with plain white text) type ' ipconfig/all 'it will come with a bunch of results- what you want to see is your IP address.type the IP address as you see it on the window- into your internet browser. Do not worry about the. Part- since this will make your browser think you are looking for this on the internet.the page that open up is your modem/ router configuration page.
From here details will always differ for different modems/routers- but i will do my best to tell you where to look.we are trying to go into UPnP(User Plug n Play), firewall, or port settings. This will generally be displayed somewhere in the main menu.in there click on 'create a new application' sometimes you may need to set the modem/router to allow for these, otherwise it will be set by default.name the new application Red Alert 3 and below you will find port configurations. I will now describe to you what you need to enter.port type: UDPport range(the port number to and from fields will need to be filled with this): 8088 to 28088click add(not save)port type: TCPport range: 28910 to 28910click addport type: TCPport range: 29900 to 29901click add and then click the save button.you have now created permissions for the game to use the required ports for online gameplay.
Next step is to add this game to the excepted applications list. And to do this- you will need to highlight the application you made and set it to the list of allowed applications.congratulations XP users- you now have configured your modem/ router to allow you to play Red Alert 3.VISTA USERSVista users can do something similar, however there is a different path.for the sake of getting this done quickly- you need to press the windows key(the one on your keyboard that has a representative image of windows) and the ' r ' key at the same time.this opens the run dialogue.
Simply follow the rest of the XP instructions and you are set to go.NB: some modems/routers allow for what is called a DMZ(De Militarized Zone) what this does is set your modem to allow all applications to access all modem/ router ports.For the sake of security- i DO NOT recommend this, since it means backdoor trojans and other nasties will have an all- access pass to do all sorts of evil things to your computer. If you have DMZ activated- turn this off. There are also reports of not being able to connect to online games still after setting your modem as a DMZ.NB: Vista users may find that the UAC(User Account Control) will also block the games access to online play. It may also stop the game from running, requiring you to start the game up again.
To remedy this- you either need to be an administrator or have access to one. Open the run command, and enter ' msconfig ' and before you press enter- make sure the text below the line you are typing into says 'run as administrator'. In this- you will find a program you should get to know and love- since this controls most of the basic windows admin controls- including which programs start up on computer boot. You need to go into the tools tab and scroll down to Disable UAC.
Highlight and click the launch button( a shame it is not a big red button tbh). Reboot your pc and then open the windows security settings and select the 'do not notify me of security problems' to get rid of vistas incessant nagging. Code: regeditand press enter. Open the following folders in the windows Registry Editor.
Internet Settings. 5.0. User Agent. Post PlatformAnd tell me the bottom.NET version number. I will place an image of what it should look like:Currently the latest version of the microsoft.net framework is 4.0.
It is a free download, and you can grab it.If that fails, a second solution is to go into your mouse options in the game and disable the mouse trails. Your mouse may disappear if you enable mouse trails, because windows will try and put trails on the in- game cursor when that isnt possible.Video Issues. I was having issues with the blank screen right after the splash screen, and could not, for the life of me, figure it out. Called EA Tech support, and they couldn't either. On a whim, I removed the movies from the data/movie directory, and the game worked great. Not seeing this as a good solution, I decided to replace my sound card (it's good, but lack of drivers that truly support Vista was a hindrance, and left me suspicious of the stability of the hardware.I got the SoundBlaster X-Fi Titanium, and went through the process of installing, updating, etc.
I replaced the movies back in the proper directory, and everything works great now.I suggest that people look at your sound card. If it's on board, or old, or a no-name brand, you might look for drivers, or a new card.This was a thread related to my problem.Game performance slow/crashing.
The purpose of this bubble is for the people who are experiencing latency issues- basically to find out if you are lagging:these are the following IP addresses EA uses for the Gamespy Server- which you are connecting to:. 203.166.93.50. 211.233.72.38. 159.153.224.10. 211.72.252.17To find out if you are lagging online, you simply need to ping these IP addresses.
Doing this is very simple and can be done on any OS without extra software, but following my usual traditions, i will only give windows instructions:-Press windows Key + R-Type 'cmd' and press enter-you will then see an ugly black box with white text and a blinking white line. This is the guts of windows- underneath the flashy mouse interface, known as the command prompt window. Type in ping.In English, a ping is a command to your computer to send a packet of data to another computer connected to the internet, and then to get it back again.
The time is measured in milliseconds- or thousandths of a second. The lower the ping score, the better.a packet of data sent by the windows command prompt is 32 bytes of data. It sends 4 packets, and the time taken for each four packets is then calculated. Results should look somewhat like this:(image is being created.
Posting this midway to prevent data loss)then simply check the total ping times for each of the listed IP addresses.a ping time of less than 30ms to each server is ideal. How to deauthorise a game installation.
Why the hell post the support link.It does not work, you cannot contact help via that link as there is no common sense to the menu you follow. For example, I have an original copy of C&C Red Alert 3, EA is now claiming FALSLY that I have reached a licence limit. I have no route for resolving this via the EA support link.This product is not listed, and the sub menu's have not been developed by anyone who should be working on such, they are appaling! Ergo I am getting no help to resolve an issue for a product I bought full retail upon release, and have only ever used here at home on my PC's.