They're the files that show a text file icon and have "configuration file" as type. If you don't see the .ini part of the name you simply don't have file extensions enabled in Windows.
I strongly advice you to enable extensions; it makes all kinds of tech support and tweaking a hundred times easier. If you don't know how to enable them.. google it.
If you don't know how to find your game folder... follow this image guide.
I don't advise removing the .ini files though. They're the files you need to tweak things in.
There are only 3 reasons for this error:
1. Your windows runs in 32 bit color depth, which is usally the case since it is forced in win 8/10
Solution: Go into your Red Alert 2 folder, in there you will find "game.exe" and "gamemd.exe", right click -> properties -> compatibility, Enable "Reduced Color Mode: 16bit"
2. High dpi scaling
Solution: Go into your Red Alert 2 folder, in there you will find "game.exe" and "gamemd.exe", right click -> properties -> compatibility, Enable "Disable Display Scaling on High DPI Settings"
3. You chose a resolution that is not supported
Solution: You can change your resolution via ra2.ini and ra2md.ini - try 1280*720
[Video]
ScreenWidth=1280
ScreenHeight=720
The .ini files don't exist? Download templates here:
https://downloads.cncnet.org/Games/RedAlert2/RA2.INI
https://downloads.cncnet.org/Games/RedAlert2/RA2MD.INI
where do i put these new .ini files?
Since NOTHING WORKS THESE DAYS
I reccommend using a program called CNCNet. Support full online multiplayer and skrimish. Works!
TQ.. it work.
but why is the game became slow..even the my mouse pointer also the same .its happen only when i played the game.
my game is slow too and same error
Thank you so much bro you help me .. all respect 🙏🏼 Thanksss
Thank you mate, it worked with the template ini files and CnCGraphicsPatch 🙂
THANKS!!!!
re installing the game helped me!!
Thank you FunkyFreshCNCNET, the 32 bit color depth fix really fixed my problem. Thank you from the bottom of my heart man!
