Re: Red alert 2 won't play on windows 8.1 64 bit.

Well I solved my own problem. Next time I should clam down and read the forums before posting.

Apparently this forum post solved my problems

http://answers.ea.com/t5/Command-Conquer-The-Ultimate/Info-How-to-run-older-Command-amp-Conquer-titles-on-Windows-8-1/m-p/4236614#U4236614

I am sorry, and I should be more patient.