C&C: The First Decade Red Alert 1 and C&C 1 graphic distortion issue.

[Valsako]

C&C: The First Decade Red Alert 1 and C&C 1 graphic distortion issue.

Okay, so, awhile ago I bought C&C: The First Decade, and really enjoy it, but there is one small problem.

When I attempt to play Red Alert 1, or Command & Conquer 1 from the disk, it looks very distorted.

Here is a screenshot of what I see:

When it's supposed to look like this:

The second image is one I obtained from Google Images (sorry for the size, it's the only one I could find of the menu), and the first is a direct screenshot.

It's equally as distorted in-game as well. This does NOT happen with Red Alert 2, Command & Conquer 2, Yuri's Revenge, Renegade, Generals, or Zero Hour, which are also contained on the disk.

Computer specs are in my profile.

My monitor is a 23" flat screen monitor, with 1920x1080 resolution.

Any way to fix this problem?

Note: I have already attempted uninstalling and reinstalling it to fix this problem, with no sign of improvement.

 

[Chalky Emultion]

Try running the game in Windows 2000/98 compatibility mode, including 256 colors mode...

 

[Valsako]

I tried that, and it didn't seem to help it. :/

 

[Chalky Emultion]

Have you installed the unifficial patch for The First Decade?

Command & Patch - Command & Conquer: The First Decade - Unofficial Patch

 

[BegunValkery]

I have recently found a solution to this problem. Go to your control panel and change your desktop theme to Windows classical theme. Then while still in your control panel change your resolution to the lowest (preferably 800x600).

 

[Delicieuxz]

Check out the solutions in this thread. There's a downloadable installer for RA1 that'll run it without issues on modern OS'.

Essential games compatibility updates needed - and request regarding soundtracks - Answer HQ