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Command & conquer 3 issue

konoha_ -  
 miko -
Hello,
I bought a new computer with Windows 7 and I installed Command and Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars on it, but when I try to play, I receive this message:

Make sure that DirectX 9.0 or higher is installed. Check that your graphics card meets the minimum requirements and that you haven't disabled hardware acceleration in the Display Control Panel.

I tried reinstalling it and everything goes fine each time. I have DirectX 11 and I tried it on other computers with Windows 7 and the problem is the same.

Could you help me?

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  1. yoyo
     
    Hello, I solved my problem that is identical to yours

    already in c: program files, or program files x86 for those who have Windows 7 64b

    go to electronic arts, command and conquer 3

    and right-click on cnc3 and properties, compatibility, check the compatibility box and choose xp sp3

    then check the box at the bottom run as administrator

    apply ok,

    then restart the game's homepage to be able to click on update, because without doing this manipulation it gives me the famous message about direct x, by doing this I can perform the update, download the patches, it takes quite a while.
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    1. Mimil
       
      Hello everyone, your Command & Conquer 3 (or Generals or Hour H) does not work with Windows 7?
      No problem.

      Install Command & Conquer normally.
      Launch Command & Conquer and there, it crashes (that’s normal).
      In the Documents folder, a Command & Conquer folder is created.
      Open this folder and delete all files inside.
      Then create a folder called "Maps" and a ".ini" file named Options. (These 2 files are created at the root).

      In the Options.ini file, note: IdealStaticGameLOD = Low
      StaticGameLOD = Low (copy and paste) then save the file.
      In the Maps folder, (nothing)

      On the Command & Conquer icon, right-click:
      -choose "Compatibility" then check for "Windows XP Sp3"
      -At the bottom, check Run as administrator
      -Do the same in the "Change settings for all users" tab. THEN Apply OK.

      Normally, Command & Conquer launches under Windows 7.
      You just have to reconfigure the graphic options as you wish through the game.

      (If for Generals and Hour H, create the folder in both)

      Have fun playing everyone.
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    2. ZerA > Mimil
       
      I neither have any Command and Conquer folder in My Documents. I'm starting to pull my hair out because even the solution mentioned earlier to change the compatibility doesn't work |-(
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    3. ZerA > ZerA
       
      I forgot to mention that I have Generals + Hour H in a boxed version with real CD keys. So... it annoys me lol
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    4. bob la rage
       
      thank you l'égyptien
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    5. Blublu
       
      I want to thank Mimil from the bottom of my heart because thanks to him my game works on W7. I had been tearing my hair out for a year and then I had given up until I stumbled upon this post by chance. Thank you a thousand times again.
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  2. 360
     
    I had the same problem

    Solution: Plug in the HD cable and download the latest patches from the game menu, and there you go, it's done.
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  3. konoha_ Posted messages 6 Status Member
     
    already done and it doesn't work
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  4. neworc
     
    Same for me, I bought an HP Pavilion dv7 and nothing works, it tells me to check the HD 4250 graphics card and DirectX 11!
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  6. BeFaX Posted messages 16334 Status Contributor 3 864
     
    Forget about DirectX 11 with this graphics card.
    Install the latest drivers.
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  7. MrLoulou02200
     
    Hello everyone, I have several questions to ask you. I've been playing C&C 3 Tiberium Wars for 4 months, and I did my last update two days ago.
    1st how do we create our own custom map?
    2nd I downloaded a pack of 6 maps and I received a WinRAR file, how can I install it?

    Thanks in advance.
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  8. vivier1967 Posted messages 5 Status Member 6
     
    I have the same problem.
    But when I install the additional disc: THE FURY OF KANE
    well
    everything works WONDERFULLY. !!!
    So should I buy the second disc?!

    I have Windows Seven 64- and ASUS ENGTX460 direct 11 graphics card
    A+
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    1. dauphinvert
       
      Hello, I downloaded the 2 games on Steam, and neither of them work because I'm on Windows 7... I hope you have a solution for me... I tried the compatibility adjustments, but it doesn't change anything... ugh I'm so disappointed.
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  9. marseillais86370
     
    the simplest thing is for you to go to all the drivers (type tld on google)
    then go to my drivers accept the module that will detect your hardware configuration
    for your problem with damers there is nothing to be done. it's like back in the day with the counter problem on vista.
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  10. julien
     
    You need to download the patch by following this link

    http://portal.commandandconquer.com/portal/site/tiberium/article/detail?contentId=60e2cf59763d0210VgnVCM100000100d2c0aRCRD

    then install it without starting the game (it's a .exe file)

    after that, the game works normally
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  11. yenyen256
     
    Here is the solution to the C&C General resolution problem on Windows 7:

    -Go to the folder C:\Users\ Your Username \Documents\Command & Conquer Generals Data
    - Open the options.ini file and copy the following in place of the existing text:

    AntiAliasing = 2
    BuildingOcclusion = yes
    CampaignDifficulty = 0
    DrawScrollAnchor = yes
    DynamicLOD = no
    ExtraAnimations = yes
    GameSpyIPAddress = 0.0.0.0
    Gamma = 50
    HeatEffects = yes
    IPAddress = 0.0.0.0
    IdealStaticGameLOD = Low
    LanguageFilter = false
    MaxParticleCount = 5000
    MoveScrollAnchor =
    MusicVolume = 50
    Resolution = 1440 900
    Retaliation = yes
    SFX3DVolume = 72
    SFXVolume = 64
    ScrollFactor = 145
    SendDelay = no
    ShowSof****erEdge = yes
    ShowTrees = yes
    StaticGameLOD = Custom
    TextureReduction = 0
    UseAlternateMouse = yes
    UseCloudMap = yes
    UseDoubleClickAttackMove = no
    UseLightMap = yes
    UseShadowDecals = yes
    UseShadowVolumes = yes
    VoiceVolume = 78

    - Adjust the resolution according to your setup
    - Right-click on the game launch file and go to properties
    - There modify the compatibility option to Windows XP SP3 and check "Run this program as an administrator".

    There you go!!!
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  12. Anonymous user
     
    So I can't help you... Sorry.

    I asked another helper to come and look at your problem.
    --
    Google is your friend!
    "Just because many are wrong doesn't mean they are right!"
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  13. konoha_ Posted messages 6 Status Member
     
    So it's an HP PC, performance index 5.9
    and how can I know if my driver is properly installed?
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  15. Anonymous user
     
    Hi

    On the game's CD/DVD, you should have what you need to install DirectX 9, go ahead and do it.

    Please keep us updated.
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    Google is your friend!
    "Just because they are many who are wrong does not mean they are right!"
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  16. konoha_ Posted messages 6 Status Member
     
    thank you very much
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  17. konoha_ Posted messages 6 Status Member
     
    I have a desktop computer
    purchased at Boulanger
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 220 graphics card
    I'm going to try to download the DirectX you sent me (even though logically I already have them) but I don't know what needs to be extracted.
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  18. Anonymous user
     
    Hello

    I have a desktop computer
    purchased from Boulanger
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 220 graphics card     <= is it a so-called "custom-built" PC or a brand name?

    Is the driver for your NVIDIA card properly installed? You can find it on the NVIDIA website and update it anyway.

    If you look at the system properties, what does the Windows performance index say?
    --
    Google is your friend!
    "Just because many people are wrong doesn't mean they are right!"
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  19. Anonymous user
     
    The performance index alone gives you an idea; if it weren’t installed, you would have an index of 1.0 (determined by the lowest sub-index). If you have an index of 5.9, it means everything is installed.

    --
    Google is your friend!
    "Just because many are wrong doesn’t mean they are right!"
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  20. konoha_ Posted messages 6 Status Member
     
    Well, it's probably an incompatibility with Windows 7
    because I tried it on another computer with Windows 7 and the same error occurred, same message
    I also tried with another Command & Conquer CD and it's still the same...
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  21. konoha_ Posted messages 6 Status Member
     
    There is no way to make this game compatible with Windows 7?
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    1. bartlo
       
      I had the same problem as you!

      All you need to do is download the patch that will be offered to you by checking the available updates through the game's home window.

      The patch solved the problem!!
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    2. emeline23 > bartlo
       
      I confirm.
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    3. koulapik > emeline23
       
      Hello
      I have the same issue. I went to the website but either I am too tired or it is poorly designed because I see the comment on the patch but no link to download it...
      Could you send me the URL for the patch?
      Thanks in advance
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    4. DAMERS
       
      Hello, I just bought a new computer with Windows 7 and all my old games no longer work.
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    5. DAMERS
       
      command and conquer generals, sim2, age of empires, but command and conquer 4 and starcraft 2 work.
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