Are you trying to install from the , or a digital download ?

Legacy DRM systems require deep system access that modern Windows security features block by default. Granting administrative privileges can occasionally bypass minor disc-checking bugs.

The Blue Screen of Death stared him down like a cold, digital tombstone. Leo sighed, reached for his PC tower, and performed the ritualistic hard reboot. He waited for the familiar whir of the disc drive to kick in, but as the desktop loaded and he double-clicked the golden Command & Conquer: Generals – Zero Hour icon, a dreaded dialogue box appeared:

In that same menu, check Run this program in compatibility mode for and select Windows XP (Service Pack 3) or Windows 7 .

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What happened to Generals / Zero Hour? : r/commandandconquer