Command and Conquer - RedAlert3 - setup not even runs on win7 x64

[gusnd]

Hi

Almost one month ago, I installed win x64.

Working fine, no problems! All games running smooth... But when I try to install Command and Conquer Red Alert 3, the easetup.exe/autorun.exe does not start at all! Nothing on task manager or no error message either.

Everything updated!

System spec
Phenon x4 925 - 4gb ddr3 ram - 1tb seagate - ati hd6850 - ecs ag785-m

Any ideas why?

 

[Clinkz]

Have you tried running the installation in compatibility mode? try that and see how you go.

 

[gusnd]

I tried with all options turned on.

It executes and then it closes. But nothing else happens.


I tried cleaning all options regarding the easetup.exe on the registry, and after I try to run it I get that window asking if the program was installed correctly. I tried used recommended settings with no success either.

I tried the demo and it worked, but they are different executables anyway.

 

[Clinkz]

This might sound like a strange request, but can you make sure there are no references to the installation in Programs and Features.

 

[gusnd]

oh boy, you solved the enigma!!! thanks a lot! never thought in looking over there!

 

[Clinkz]

Hope your not being sarcastic, i only ask because i helped someone install the game, it didn't appear to be installing but when i checked programs and features there was an entry there. when the entry was removed, the program installed on the next run through..i don't post suggestions without reason.

 

[gusnd]

No sarcasm at all! It was funny to see it there though, how the installation could be there anyway? Good call!

 

[Clinkz]

It is a strange problem that is true

 

[BChen]

Thanks for your great solution Clinkz! I have been trying to solve this for months, but you finally did it! Great job!

 

[Clinkz]

No worries

 

[mmorgan]

Red Alert 3 Issues Amazon

I had a similar issue with Amazon download. I'm running Win 7 x64. The download was successful, but everytime I hit install, nothing happened. Rebooted, still nothing. So I ended CCC.exe via task manager while the Amazon Install prompt was displayed ( All other apps were closed). This corrected this issue. Hopefully this will help if anyone else decides to buy Red Alert 3. I started with Dune II by Westwood and love the series.