Fix Problems Of The Generals Game in One Topic

In this topic, I will explain the common problems in the zero hour game with mods and how to solve them

Problems that occur when starting the game

Problem #1: Nothing happens when i try start the game

Solution

*Delete the game shortcut on the desktop

*Go to the game file

*Right click on (generals.exe), then click (Send to), then Desktop Create Shortcut

Problem #2: Please make sure you have DirectX 8.1

Solution

*Download and install DirectX

*Run the game

Problem #3: You have encountered a serious error

Solution

*Your screen resolution dimensions must be matched to the dimensions in the

options file

*How do I know the resolution of my screen

*Right click on the desktop (display settings) option (display resolution) just below the numbers of the resolution screen

*Where do I find the options file

*Go to (This PC) and then go to (documents)

*Then open the Command and Conquer Generals Zero Hour Data folder, there you will find the options file

*If the file does not exist you can download the file from here: Options

Problems that occur after launching the game

Problem #1: Base blows up after 30 seconds

Solution

*Delete the game

*Reinstall the game

Problem #2: Please insert the first game CD

Solution

*Go to the game file and then delete the file (GenTool) named (d3d8.dll)

Run the game

*If the first point does not work, delete the game and reinstall it

Problem #3: Slow game speed

Solution

*Disable antivirus software

*Run the game and then click on the option (options) a menu will open, there is an option (Detail)  choose low

Problem #4: Sudden loss of game audio

Solution

*If the sound disappears while playing, on the keyboard, press (Esc) to open the game menu, then press the option (options) and then press (Accept)

*If the sound is not always there, move the mod file to the desktop

Problem #5: Pink texture inside game

Solution

*Make sure to install Zero Hour Generals before running any of the mods

*If the first point does not work, delete the game and re-install it

Last but not least, we move on to the third: "Problems that occur when playing online"

Problem 1: I can't see others inside the game

Solution

*Install Radmin vpn

*Make sure you are logged into one of the Radmin vpn networks with the group

*Make sure to change the ip)) to 26.x.x.x inside the game via the (options)

*Make sure that the version of the general.exe file matches

Problem #2: Game has detected a mismatch

Solution

*Disable the firewall

*Make sure that the files match, whether it is a mod or zero hour

*If you are transferring a map within the game that contains an (ini) file, it will cause a (mismatch), so restart the game after transferring

*Make sure you and the person you're playing with delete the gamedata file

*Where do I find this file? Go to the game folder, then open the (data) file, then the (ini) file

These were most of the problems encountered by players of the General game, I hope the topic helped you, if you have another problem, please write it in the comments

Author: Mustafa