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zaviroshi
10 years ago
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I can't play Red Alert 2 with 4k screen (changed resolution but it doesn't work)

I cannot play Red Alert 2 with my 4k laptop. I changed resolution but it doesn't work though :'( Model: MSI GE62 2QF Apache Pro Problem: Red Alert 2 won't load up (black screen)
  • yahel_1's avatar
    yahel_1
    10 years ago

    Hi @zaviroshi

    I do not know to what extent it actually works,but worth trying because there is no other solution.🤔

    You need to go in C:/Origin Origin Games\Command and Conquer Red Alert II you will find RA2.ini. 

    In these files you should have a [Video] section, which may or may not have values for ScreenHeight and ScreenWidth, if these do not exist you will need to add them but if they do already exist you will need to change them as follows;

    [Video]
    ScreenHeight=2160
    ScreenWidth=3840


    Using the above settings, the game will run at a resolution of 3840x2160 - many of the menu graphics do not stretch but i think so they will appear with a large black border but once in game this will run as expected.🤔

    I wait your feedback,mate.😉

KTMAC06's avatar
KTMAC06
6 years ago

yeah does this to me to but when I try to look up that file you mention it does not show like that for me.

  • mrtnptrs's avatar
    mrtnptrs
    Seasoned Ace
    6 years ago
    @KTMAC06 You mean RA2.INI? You can find it in the installation directory of RA2 itself. This location differs of course per system 🙂 Is this enough info for you? 🙂 If the steps @holger1405 provided did not work, could you and @zaviroshi maybe describe your problems in more detail?
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        holger1405
        Hero+
        6 years ago

        @zaviroshi 

        Ok, C&C games are old games that were programmed for graphics systems that are very different from today's.

        • Download "ddwrapper" from here.
        • Extract the zip file into your RA2 game directory.  ">drive<:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\Command and Conquer Red Alert II"
        • Open the configuration file "aqrit.cfg" with a text editor (e.g. the Windows "Editor")
        • Change the value from "ForceDirectDrawEmulation" to "1" > Save!
        • Test the game.


          Thanks to @Nyerguds for this solution.

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