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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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eog1dgzwoj7z
3 years ago

Thank you FUNKYFR3 I used the 'reduced color mode' in COMPATABILITY mode from 8bit to 16bit color mode and the game launched IT WORKED!

thank you very much for that, also thanks for the reminder to do that with Yuri s Revenge as well. LOL

XBOX Gamertag VGVeteran50

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Prayayom
3 years ago

Is this different with the EA app? I was able to fix it once, but now it doesn't let me save the notepad config. files because it says I don't have permission. Can anyone help?

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