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Anonymous
9 years ago

Red Alert 2 - Error unable to set video mode - need help

Hi Guys, I want to play Command & Conquer Red Alert 2 on my Laptop. Every time when I start the game I always receive the error - unable to set video mode. I have Windows 10 on my laptop. Can anybo...
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Anonymous
9 years ago

Go into your red alert 2 directory, in there you will find game.exe, right click->properties->compatibility-> Enable reduced Color mode, 16bit

Do the same for gamemd.exe if you like to play yuris revenge too

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Anonymous
9 years ago

Thank you for your help but unfortunately it doesn't work out. It still show the same error ☹️

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    Anonymous
    9 years ago

    Hello - Unable to set video mode from experience consists of a few things:

    • First try removing RA2MD.ini from your game directory, it could be there's a funny value in there.
    • Set your game resolution to the same as your desktop (Go to client options and click Display)
    • Lastly, ensure your video drivers are up to date. Especially if you have just updated to Windows 10.
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      trymerland
      8 years ago

      It is't any .ini files in my directory. ☹️ What to do? 

      • Sotumney's avatar
        Sotumney
        8 years ago

        Same here, has no .ini files whatsoever. can't play at all ☹️

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