RA2 Unable to set video mode - Windows 10 - no previous advice has worked!

UPDATE. I fixed it!

Here is how I did it:

- So, because there was no RA2.ini file, I went to this website and can confirm the file is genuine and hasn't caused me any issues http://originaldll.com/file/ra2.ini/33661.html

- I downloaded this to the RA2 program folder, where I edited the video settings to set my resolution and added the VideoBackBuffer=no command

- Then, I launched the program using RA2MD.exe using the same folder, which offered me the window where you can choose RA2 or YR.

- It now works perfectly - no lag! However I am still getting the same error for Yuri's revenge

@PrinceArrogant75

Yuri's Revenge has its own configuration file, namely RA2md.ini. It's entirely possible that just making a copy of the RA2 ini to ra2md will fix it, mind you.

Overall, this might indicate the game can't write a default settings file when starting the game. To remedy this, find all executables in the folder (there may be 4 or even 5), open in their compatibility settings, and make sure every single one of them is set to run as administrator.

Hey, thanks for responding to me! (also, your patch for CNC1 is a lifesaver)

So I tried creating a second .ini file under RA2md.ini by cloning the first one, and changed all .exe programs in the folder to run as admin, but for some reason it won't work still and I'm getting the same error as before. If you have any other suggestions I would be happy to hear them, although in fairness I'm just happy I've got the original game running

@PrinceArrogant75

Heh, thanks!

Hmm. One thing I could advise you is to try the CnCNet online pack for RA2/YR, then. Even if you have no interest in playing online, it comes with a bunch of automatic fixes that might solve your issues, and on the forums of cncnet you'll find a very helpful and knowledgeable community to help you out with any further problems.