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DutchyBudgie's avatar
2 years ago

Generals / ZH: Black bars on either side

So I tried the suggested options.ini change and it does exactly nothing - still those annoying black bars on either side.
It's really annoying and disappointing that it won't change no matter what resolution I try to change it to.

Sadly, I play through the app, as I lost my original discs ☹️

Anyone have a solution, that does work?

Thank you, in advance.

(Yes, I tried google, as that is how I found the non-working solution)

3 Replies

  • @DutchyBudgiePlease install GenTool (https://www.gentool.net/). This allows you to choose the native resolution of your screen in the game's in-game graphics/video menu itself, which should remove any silly black bars you've encountered. Did this help for you? Btw, Gentool also applies many fixes and improve the scaling of UI and in-game view, see https://www.gamereplays.org/cnczerohour/portals.php?show=index&name=gentool for more info about what GenTool offers. Btw, no worries, it doesn't affect gameplay at all 🙂 So, it is not really a modification of the game, but more some extras, tweaks and fixes that improve the game on modern systems instead of modifying gameplay.

  • mrtnptrs's avatar
    mrtnptrs
    Seasoned Ace
    2 years ago
    @DutchyBudgie Yes, as can be read on the GenTool website. Just download the installer (simplest option), it should find the generals installation folder automatically and apply GenTool.

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