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Hi:

I noticed that Command And Conquer Red Alert 2 and Yuri's Revenge will hang
after updated to SP2.

The entire program will hang at the initial screen after clicking "Play" and
the entire screen will also hang.  It would have to use Ctrl+Alt+Del and
terminated from task manager.

Anyone has the same problem and/or know how to solve this?

Thanks so much!!

I'd suggest you reinstall the programs.  Some, especially older programs,
are "broken" by SP2 because of Registry changes.
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone


"xfile" <cou-cou@remove.nospam.com> wrote in message
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quote:


> Hi:
>
> I noticed that Command And Conquer Red Alert 2 and Yuri's Revenge will
> hang after updated to SP2.
>
> The entire program will hang at the initial screen after clicking "Play"
> and the entire screen will also hang.  It would have to use Ctrl+Alt+Del
> and terminated from task manager.
>
> Anyone has the same problem and/or know how to solve this?
>
> Thanks so much!!
>

Hi xfile,

"xfile" <cou-cou@remove.nospam.com> wrote in message news:OL8rJq7nEHA.4032@T
K2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl..
| Hi:
|
| I noticed that Command And Conquer Red Alert 2 and Yuri's Revenge will han
g
| after updated to SP2.
|
| The entire program will hang at the initial screen after clicking "Play" a
nd
| the entire screen will also hang.  It would have to use Ctrl+Alt+Del and
| terminated from task manager.
|
| Anyone has the same problem and/or know how to solve this?
|
| Thanks so much!!
|

You might need to reinstall your system and video drivers, here's how..

Along with your Video card, Sound Cards, Motherboard Chipsets,
and Video Monitors may also require updated drivers.  Even your
motherboard's  BIOS may need to be updated for compatibility with
your Video card.  These steps are listed at: http://NibblesNbitsVideo.tk

1. To identify the make and model of your card, right click your
Desktop, choose Properties / Settings / Advanced / Adapter.

2. Download the latest video driver for your card online, using
http://www3.sympatico.ca/nibblesnbi..eo.html#drivers
to find the website to download from.  I also have advanced
video driver and direct X troubleshooting steps on that page.

3. Save the .exe driver (or extract the zip file) to a folder
in My Documents named after the driver version number.

4. Restart the computer in Safe Mode by pressing the F8 key
about once every second as it's rebooting to pick Safe Mode.

5. Click Start / (settings) Control Panel / System / Hardware
Device Manager / expand +Display Adapters / right click on
the adapter, pick "Uninstall", and click No if asked to reboot.

6. Use Control Panel / Add-Remove programs to uninstall the
previous driver (exe)software which may have been installed.

7. Restart the computer in Safe Mode by pressing the F8 key
about once every second as it's rebooting to pick Safe Mode.

8. If the driver is NOT a (.exe)program file, GO TO step 11.

9. When Windows prompts you to install the video adapter,  click
"Cancel" and Double click the driver program to begin installation.
* Even if not prompted, doubleclick the driver and install it.

10.  After you reboot, go to Control Panel / Display / Settings and
choose 32 bit Color Quality, and 800x600 or higher Resolution.
That's it!  Scroll down to the Troubleshooter if you have problems.

11. When Windows prompts you to install the video adapter,  click
"Install from a list or specific location", click the "Browse" button,
browse to the My documents folder where you saved the driver,
and finally click on one of the driver files to begin installation.

** If you are not prompted, or if the driver was updated automatically:
Click Start / (settings) Control Panel / System / Hardware Device Manager
expand +Display Adapters / right click on the adapter, pick "Update Driver"
to start the Update Wizard, choose the "Install from a list.." option:
Browse to My Documents\ folder with the driver in it
Click OK and click Next to begin the update.

12.  After you reboot, go to Control Panel / Display / Settings and
choose 32 bit Color Quality, and 800x600 or higher Resolution.
That's it!  Try the advice in the Troubleshooter if you have problems.

TROUBLESHOOTING:

Test your drivers using DXDiag:  Click Start / Run / type: DXDIAG
Click the "Test" buttons in the Display, Sound, Music & Network Tabs;
If any of the Display options are Disabled and you cannot Enable them,
your most likely solution would be to update your Chipset Drivers as per
my website: http://www3.sympatico.ca/nibblesnbits/Video.html#v11

Your program might not support dual monitors, or "dual head" video cards
You can disable the extra video output in your display properties control
panel. Click Start>Settings>Control Panel>Display>Settings>Advanced.

Perhaps the old Video drivers did not completely uninstall.  If that's the
case, use these utility to completely uninstall the drivers and go to step
7:
nvidia: http://content.guru3d.com/index.php..natorrip&menu=0
or for all cards including nvidia use:  http://www.driverheaven.net/cleaner/

The latest video drivers sometime don't work with a particular game.
(Check the Video suggestions in the readme.txt file in your game folder/CD)
If there's no suggestions, try an older (WHQL) driver, and/or if you still
experience problems try a Beta driver, or even an Omega driver instead:

BETA Drivers:  http://download.guru3d.com/
OMEGA Drivers: http://www.omegacorner.com/

There you have it, if you have any questions feel free to post them! :-)

--
Cheers,                                 Windows XP MVP Shell / User
Jimmy S.                               http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

Game FAQs: http://support.microsoft.com/defaul..scid=FH;[LN];gms
Visit my Zone.com / Gaming Helpsite: http://nibblesnbits.tk or Call /
Contact
MS Support at: http://support.microsoft.com/defaul..id=sz;en-us;top
My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty;  nor do I confer any rights.
_________________________________________________________

Hi:

Thanks for the reply.

A few notes - (1) I did re-install the game several times, including cleaned
up registry files first, but it did not work, and (2) I did update the
latest BIOS and all drivers, but not as listed below, and (3)I have tested
DirectX 9c and seems everything works well.

However, I will reinstall all drivers suggested below and will post back
whatever result may have been.

Thanks again 

--
"Jimmy S." <Private> ???????:415042eb$1@usenet01.boi.hp.com..
quote:


> Hi xfile,
>
> "xfile" <cou-cou@remove.nospam.com> wrote in message
> news:OL8rJq7nEHA.4032@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl..
> | Hi:
> |
> | I noticed that Command And Conquer Red Alert 2 and Yuri's Revenge will
> hang
> | after updated to SP2.
> |
> | The entire program will hang at the initial screen after clicking "Play"
> and
> | the entire screen will also hang.  It would have to use Ctrl+Alt+Del and
> | terminated from task manager.
> |
> | Anyone has the same problem and/or know how to solve this?
> |
> | Thanks so much!!
> |
>
> You might need to reinstall your system and video drivers, here's how..
>
> Along with your Video card, Sound Cards, Motherboard Chipsets,
> and Video Monitors may also require updated drivers.  Even your
> motherboard's  BIOS may need to be updated for compatibility with
> your Video card.  These steps are listed at: http://NibblesNbitsVideo.tk
>
> 1. To identify the make and model of your card, right click your
>    Desktop, choose Properties / Settings / Advanced / Adapter.
>
> 2. Download the latest video driver for your card online, using
>    http://www3.sympatico.ca/nibblesnbi..eo.html#drivers
>    to find the website to download from.  I also have advanced
>    video driver and direct X troubleshooting steps on that page.
>
> 3. Save the .exe driver (or extract the zip file) to a folder
>    in My Documents named after the driver version number.
>
> 4. Restart the computer in Safe Mode by pressing the F8 key
>    about once every second as it's rebooting to pick Safe Mode.
>
> 5. Click Start / (settings) Control Panel / System / Hardware
>    Device Manager / expand +Display Adapters / right click on
>    the adapter, pick "Uninstall", and click No if asked to reboot.
>
> 6. Use Control Panel / Add-Remove programs to uninstall the
>    previous driver (exe)software which may have been installed.
>
> 7. Restart the computer in Safe Mode by pressing the F8 key
>    about once every second as it's rebooting to pick Safe Mode.
>
> 8. If the driver is NOT a (.exe)program file, GO TO step 11.
>
> 9. When Windows prompts you to install the video adapter,  click
>    "Cancel" and Double click the driver program to begin installation.
>    * Even if not prompted, doubleclick the driver and install it.
>
> 10.  After you reboot, go to Control Panel / Display / Settings and
>    choose 32 bit Color Quality, and 800x600 or higher Resolution.
>    That's it!  Scroll down to the Troubleshooter if you have problems.
>
> 11. When Windows prompts you to install the video adapter,  click
>    "Install from a list or specific location", click the "Browse" button,
>    browse to the My documents folder where you saved the driver,
>    and finally click on one of the driver files to begin installation.
>
> ** If you are not prompted, or if the driver was updated automatically:
> Click Start / (settings) Control Panel / System / Hardware Device Manager
> expand +Display Adapters / right click on the adapter, pick "Update
> Driver"
> to start the Update Wizard, choose the "Install from a list.." option:
>                    Browse to My Documents\ folder with the driver in it
>                        Click OK and click Next to begin the update.
>
> 12.  After you reboot, go to Control Panel / Display / Settings and
>    choose 32 bit Color Quality, and 800x600 or higher Resolution.
>    That's it!  Try the advice in the Troubleshooter if you have problems.
>
> TROUBLESHOOTING:
>
> Test your drivers using DXDiag:  Click Start / Run / type: DXDIAG
> Click the "Test" buttons in the Display, Sound, Music & Network Tabs;
> If any of the Display options are Disabled and you cannot Enable them,
> your most likely solution would be to update your Chipset Drivers as per
> my website: http://www3.sympatico.ca/nibblesnbits/Video.html#v11
>
> Your program might not support dual monitors, or "dual head" video cards
> You can disable the extra video output in your display properties control
> panel. Click Start>Settings>Control Panel>Display>Settings>Advanced.
>
> Perhaps the old Video drivers did not completely uninstall.  If that's the
> case, use these utility to completely uninstall the drivers and go to step
> 7:
> nvidia: http://content.guru3d.com/index.php..natorrip&menu=0
> or for all cards including nvidia use:
> http://www.driverheaven.net/cleaner/
>
> The latest video drivers sometime don't work with a particular game.
> (Check the Video suggestions in the readme.txt file in your game
> folder/CD)
> If there's no suggestions, try an older (WHQL) driver, and/or if you still
> experience problems try a Beta driver, or even an Omega driver instead:
>
>        BETA Drivers:  http://download.guru3d.com/
>        OMEGA Drivers: http://www.omegacorner.com/
>
> There you have it, if you have any questions feel free to post them! :-)
>
> --
> Cheers,                                 Windows XP MVP Shell / User
> Jimmy S.                               http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>
> Game FAQs: http://support.microsoft.com/defaul..scid=FH;[LN];gms
> Visit my Zone.com / Gaming Helpsite: http://nibblesnbits.tk or Call /
> Contact
> MS Support at: http://support.microsoft.com/defaul..id=sz;en-us;top
> My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty;  nor do I confer any
> rights.
> _________________________________________________________
>
>

Hi:

Unfortunately, the problem has not been solved but changed to a different
nature.

First of all, I did follow your instructions to remove (even using the
utility) nVidia driver and install the latest.

The game is no long hang but came out the following error message:
----------------------------------------
Main Executable Error
gamemd.exe  Appver: 1.0.1.1
ModName: gamemd.exe
ModVer:1.0.1.1
Ofset:001cb0d1
----------------------------------------

I tried to use the CD on another system which is fine so I should eliminate
the possibility of a bad CD.

PS: I do notice that after following your instructions for VGA driver, the
system does have a better performance though.

Thanks.


--
Business executive who believes technology but don't want to be messed
around.


"Jimmy S." <Private> ???????:415042eb$1@usenet01.boi.hp.com..
quote:


> Hi xfile,
>
> "xfile" <cou-cou@remove.nospam.com> wrote in message
> news:OL8rJq7nEHA.4032@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl..
> | Hi:
> |
> | I noticed that Command And Conquer Red Alert 2 and Yuri's Revenge will
> hang
> | after updated to SP2.
> |
> | The entire program will hang at the initial screen after clicking "Play"
> and
> | the entire screen will also hang.  It would have to use Ctrl+Alt+Del and
> | terminated from task manager.
> |
> | Anyone has the same problem and/or know how to solve this?
> |
> | Thanks so much!!
> |
>
> You might need to reinstall your system and video drivers, here's how..
>
> Along with your Video card, Sound Cards, Motherboard Chipsets,
> and Video Monitors may also require updated drivers.  Even your
> motherboard's  BIOS may need to be updated for compatibility with
> your Video card.  These steps are listed at: http://NibblesNbitsVideo.tk
>
> 1. To identify the make and model of your card, right click your
>    Desktop, choose Properties / Settings / Advanced / Adapter.
>
> 2. Download the latest video driver for your card online, using
>    http://www3.sympatico.ca/nibblesnbi..eo.html#drivers
>    to find the website to download from.  I also have advanced
>    video driver and direct X troubleshooting steps on that page.
>
> 3. Save the .exe driver (or extract the zip file) to a folder
>    in My Documents named after the driver version number.
>
> 4. Restart the computer in Safe Mode by pressing the F8 key
>    about once every second as it's rebooting to pick Safe Mode.
>
> 5. Click Start / (settings) Control Panel / System / Hardware
>    Device Manager / expand +Display Adapters / right click on
>    the adapter, pick "Uninstall", and click No if asked to reboot.
>
> 6. Use Control Panel / Add-Remove programs to uninstall the
>    previous driver (exe)software which may have been installed.
>
> 7. Restart the computer in Safe Mode by pressing the F8 key
>    about once every second as it's rebooting to pick Safe Mode.
>
> 8. If the driver is NOT a (.exe)program file, GO TO step 11.
>
> 9. When Windows prompts you to install the video adapter,  click
>    "Cancel" and Double click the driver program to begin installation.
>    * Even if not prompted, doubleclick the driver and install it.
>
> 10.  After you reboot, go to Control Panel / Display / Settings and
>    choose 32 bit Color Quality, and 800x600 or higher Resolution.
>    That's it!  Scroll down to the Troubleshooter if you have problems.
>
> 11. When Windows prompts you to install the video adapter,  click
>    "Install from a list or specific location", click the "Browse" button,
>    browse to the My documents folder where you saved the driver,
>    and finally click on one of the driver files to begin installation.
>
> ** If you are not prompted, or if the driver was updated automatically:
> Click Start / (settings) Control Panel / System / Hardware Device Manager
> expand +Display Adapters / right click on the adapter, pick "Update
> Driver"
> to start the Update Wizard, choose the "Install from a list.." option:
>                    Browse to My Documents\ folder with the driver in it
>                        Click OK and click Next to begin the update.
>
> 12.  After you reboot, go to Control Panel / Display / Settings and
>    choose 32 bit Color Quality, and 800x600 or higher Resolution.
>    That's it!  Try the advice in the Troubleshooter if you have problems.
>
> TROUBLESHOOTING:
>
> Test your drivers using DXDiag:  Click Start / Run / type: DXDIAG
> Click the "Test" buttons in the Display, Sound, Music & Network Tabs;
> If any of the Display options are Disabled and you cannot Enable them,
> your most likely solution would be to update your Chipset Drivers as per
> my website: http://www3.sympatico.ca/nibblesnbits/Video.html#v11
>
> Your program might not support dual monitors, or "dual head" video cards
> You can disable the extra video output in your display properties control
> panel. Click Start>Settings>Control Panel>Display>Settings>Advanced.
>
> Perhaps the old Video drivers did not completely uninstall.  If that's the
> case, use these utility to completely uninstall the drivers and go to step
> 7:
> nvidia: http://content.guru3d.com/index.php..natorrip&menu=0
> or for all cards including nvidia use:
> http://www.driverheaven.net/cleaner/
>
> The latest video drivers sometime don't work with a particular game.
> (Check the Video suggestions in the readme.txt file in your game
> folder/CD)
> If there's no suggestions, try an older (WHQL) driver, and/or if you still
> experience problems try a Beta driver, or even an Omega driver instead:
>
>        BETA Drivers:  http://download.guru3d.com/
>        OMEGA Drivers: http://www.omegacorner.com/
>
> There you have it, if you have any questions feel free to post them! :-)
>
> --
> Cheers,                                 Windows XP MVP Shell / User
> Jimmy S.                               http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>
> Game FAQs: http://support.microsoft.com/defaul..scid=FH;[LN];gms
> Visit my Zone.com / Gaming Helpsite: http://nibblesnbits.tk or Call /
> Contact
> MS Support at: http://support.microsoft.com/defaul..id=sz;en-us;top
> My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty;  nor do I confer any
> rights.
> _________________________________________________________
>
>

There has to be a solution we can find..
I'm keeping your issue in mind xfile.  Feel free
to post a new thread to see if anyone else has
some input in the meantime though.  ;-)

Cheers,
Jimmy.

"xfile" <cou-cou@remove.nospam.com> wrote in message news:ulfHGcQoEHA.2300@T
K2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl..
| Hi:
|
| Unfortunately, the problem has not been solved but changed to a different
| nature.
|
| First of all, I did follow your instructions to remove (even using the
| utility) nVidia driver and install the latest.
|
| The game is no long hang but came out the following error message:
| ----------------------------------------
| Main Executable Error
| gamemd.exe  Appver: 1.0.1.1
| ModName: gamemd.exe
| ModVer:1.0.1.1
| Ofset:001cb0d1
| ----------------------------------------
|
| I tried to use the CD on another system which is fine so I should eliminat
e
| the possibility of a bad CD.
|
| PS: I do notice that after following your instructions for VGA driver, the
| system does have a better performance though.
|
| Thanks.
|
|
| --
| Business executive who believes technology but don't want to be messed
| around.
|
|
| "Jimmy S." <Private> ???????:415042eb$1@usenet01.boi.hp.com..
| > Hi xfile,
| >
| > "xfile" <cou-cou@remove.nospam.com> wrote in message
| > news:OL8rJq7nEHA.4032@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl..
| > | Hi:
| > |
| > | I noticed that Command And Conquer Red Alert 2 and Yuri's Revenge will
| > hang
| > | after updated to SP2.
| > |
| > | The entire program will hang at the initial screen after clicking "Pla
y"
| > and
| > | the entire screen will also hang.  It would have to use Ctrl+Alt+Del a
nd
| > | terminated from task manager.
| > |
| > | Anyone has the same problem and/or know how to solve this?
| > |
| > | Thanks so much!!
| > |
| >
| > You might need to reinstall your system and video drivers, here's how..
| >
| > Along with your Video card, Sound Cards, Motherboard Chipsets,
| > and Video Monitors may also require updated drivers.  Even your
| > motherboard's  BIOS may need to be updated for compatibility with
| > your Video card.  These steps are listed at: http://NibblesNbitsVideo.tk
| >
| > 1. To identify the make and model of your card, right click your
| >    Desktop, choose Properties / Settings / Advanced / Adapter.
| >
| > 2. Download the latest video driver for your card online, using
| >    http://www3.sympatico.ca/nibblesnbi..eo.html#drivers
| >    to find the website to download from.  I also have advanced
| >    video driver and direct X troubleshooting steps on that page.
| >
| > 3. Save the .exe driver (or extract the zip file) to a folder
| >    in My Documents named after the driver version number.
| >
| > 4. Restart the computer in Safe Mode by pressing the F8 key
| >    about once every second as it's rebooting to pick Safe Mode.
| >
| > 5. Click Start / (settings) Control Panel / System / Hardware
| >    Device Manager / expand +Display Adapters / right click on
| >    the adapter, pick "Uninstall", and click No if asked to reboot.
| >
| > 6. Use Control Panel / Add-Remove programs to uninstall the
| >    previous driver (exe)software which may have been installed.
| >
| > 7. Restart the computer in Safe Mode by pressing the F8 key
| >    about once every second as it's rebooting to pick Safe Mode.
| >
| > 8. If the driver is NOT a (.exe)program file, GO TO step 11.
| >
| > 9. When Windows prompts you to install the video adapter,  click
| >    "Cancel" and Double click the driver program to begin installation.
| >    * Even if not prompted, doubleclick the driver and install it.
| >
| > 10.  After you reboot, go to Control Panel / Display / Settings and
| >    choose 32 bit Color Quality, and 800x600 or higher Resolution.
| >    That's it!  Scroll down to the Troubleshooter if you have problems.
| >
| > 11. When Windows prompts you to install the video adapter,  click
| >    "Install from a list or specific location", click the "Browse" button
,
| >    browse to the My documents folder where you saved the driver,
| >    and finally click on one of the driver files to begin installation.
| >
| > ** If you are not prompted, or if the driver was updated automatically:
| > Click Start / (settings) Control Panel / System / Hardware Device Manage
r
| > expand +Display Adapters / right click on the adapter, pick "Update
| > Driver"
| > to start the Update Wizard, choose the "Install from a list.." option:
| >                    Browse to My Documents\ folder with the driver in it
| >                        Click OK and click Next to begin the update.
| >
| > 12.  After you reboot, go to Control Panel / Display / Settings and
| >    choose 32 bit Color Quality, and 800x600 or higher Resolution.
| >    That's it!  Try the advice in the Troubleshooter if you have problems
.
| >
| > TROUBLESHOOTING:
| >
| > Test your drivers using DXDiag:  Click Start / Run / type: DXDIAG
| > Click the "Test" buttons in the Display, Sound, Music & Network Tabs;
| > If any of the Display options are Disabled and you cannot Enable them,
| > your most likely solution would be to update your Chipset Drivers as per
| > my website: http://www3.sympatico.ca/nibblesnbits/Video.html#v11
| >
| > Your program might not support dual monitors, or "dual head" video cards
| > You can disable the extra video output in your display properties contro
l
| > panel. Click Start>Settings>Control Panel>Display>Settings>Advanced.
| >
| > Perhaps the old Video drivers did not completely uninstall.  If that's t
he
| > case, use these utility to completely uninstall the drivers and go to st
ep
| > 7:
| > nvidia: http://content.guru3d.com/index.php..natorrip&menu=0
| > or for all cards including nvidia use:
| > http://www.driverheaven.net/cleaner/
| >
| > The latest video drivers sometime don't work with a particular game.
| > (Check the Video suggestions in the readme.txt file in your game
| > folder/CD)
| > If there's no suggestions, try an older (WHQL) driver, and/or if you sti
ll
| > experience problems try a Beta driver, or even an Omega driver instead:
| >
| >        BETA Drivers:  http://download.guru3d.com/
| >        OMEGA Drivers: http://www.omegacorner.com/
| >
| > There you have it, if you have any questions feel free to post them! :-)
| >
| > --
| > Cheers,                                 Windows XP MVP Shell / User
| > Jimmy S.                               http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
| >
| > Game FAQs: http://support.microsoft.com/defaul..scid=FH;[LN];gm
s
| > Visit my Zone.com / Gaming Helpsite: http://nibblesnbits.tk or Call /
| > Contact
| > MS Support at: [url]http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=sz;en-us;top[/ur
l]
| > My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty;  nor do I confer any
| > rights.
| > _________________________________________________________
| >
| >
|
|

After pain staking work I finally figured out the problem..Microsoft includ
ed data execution prevention on SP2. I turned it off and yuri runs fine agai
n.Just right click My Computer -->properties--> advanced tab--> click settin
gs. The third tab is data execution prevention..turn it off and you should 
be ok. I hope it works for you as well.

I to have had the previous problem, but know that that one was fixed i know
have a different error message:
--------------------------------
Main Executable Error
gamemd.exe  AppVer: 1.0.0.5
ModName: gamemd.exe
ModVer: 1.0.0.5
Offset: 001caaf1
--------------------------------
If you can find whant this problem is I would greatly Appreciate it.
Thank you.

"Keith W" wrote:

quote:


>
> After pain staking work I finally figured out the problem..Microsoft
> included data execution prevention on SP2. I turned it off and yuri
> runs fine again.Just right click My Computer -->properties--> advanced
> tab--> click settings. The third tab is data execution
> prevention..turn it off and you should be ok. I hope it works for you
> as well.
>
>
>
> --
> Keith W
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> Posted via http://www.mcse.ms
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> View this thread: http://www.gamesreviews.net/message79588.html
>
>

im having a problem too and i have tried several of the things that you guys
have recommended.. but its still not working. soo.. if you could help me
out that would be great. i would ask about it on westwood.. but they never
seem to know what theyre talkin about. so i gave up with them.

but heres a link for a picture of the error message.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y1..other/error.bmp

please email me at jp07_@hotmail.com with any suggestions.. i probably wont
remember to check back here.

thanks for the help!


"xfile" wrote:

quote:


> Hi:
>
> I noticed that Command And Conquer Red Alert 2 and Yuri's Revenge will han
g
> after updated to SP2.
>
> The entire program will hang at the initial screen after clicking "Play" a
nd
> the entire screen will also hang.  It would have to use Ctrl+Alt+Del and
> terminated from task manager.
>
> Anyone has the same problem and/or know how to solve this?
>
> Thanks so much!!
>
>
>

Hi jp:

Let's try some basic troubleshooting.  If the problem still persists
please post back and we'll try some more steps. Good luck! :-)

1. To see if it's a software conflict:  Temporarily disable Startup
programs one at a time, starting with Firewall, Antivirus, and ad
blockers using this utility: http://www.mlin.net/StartupCPL.shtml
or this method: http://www.pacs-portal.co.uk/startup_content.php

You can lookup what a program does before you disable it here:
http://www.sysinfo.org/startuplist.php

2.   Run a virus scan at: http://housecall.antivirus.com and then
install MS AntiSpyware from: www.microsoft.com/spyware  to
remove any Spyware or Adware which could clog up your PC.

3.  Click My Computer / Rightclick the Drive & Choose Properties
/ Run the "Disk Cleanup.." / Next Click the "Tools" Tab and run
the "Error-Checking" and "Defragmentation" utilities.

4.  Go to the Windows Update site for everything under Critical and
Recommended: http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com  Some games
require a patch: http://www.avault.com/pcrl/patches_list.asp?letter=a

5.  Update DirectX and your Chipset, Sound, &Video Drivers:
For all Video / DirectX / Game and Hardware Issues, I have a
Checklist of Solutions at: http://mvps.org/nibblesnbits/Video.html

--
Cheers,                                 Windows XP MVP Shell / User
Jimmy S.                               http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

Visit my MSN Zone.com and Gaming Help Site: http://mvps.org/nibblesnbits
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"jp" <jp@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:E4360C2A-5E62-4FAF
-B0FA-6237F9465D18@microsoft.com..
| im having a problem too and i have tried several of the things that you gu
ys
| have recommended.. but its still not working. soo.. if you could help me
| out that would be great. i would ask about it on westwood.. but they neve
r
| seem to know what theyre talkin about. so i gave up with them.
|
| but heres a link for a picture of the error message.
|
| http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y1..other/error.bmp
|
| please email me at jp07_@hotmail.com with any suggestions.. i probably wo
nt
| remember to check back here.
|
| thanks for the help!
|
|
| "xfile" wrote:
|
| > Hi:
| >
| > I noticed that Command And Conquer Red Alert 2 and Yuri's Revenge will h
ang
| > after updated to SP2.
| >
| > The entire program will hang at the initial screen after clicking "Play"
 and
| > the entire screen will also hang.  It would have to use Ctrl+Alt+Del and
| > terminated from task manager.
| >
| > Anyone has the same problem and/or know how to solve this?
| >
| > Thanks so much!!
| >
| >
| >