
                     COMMAND & CONQUER: RED ALERT DEMO

    Copyright (c) 1997 WESTWOOD STUDIOS, INC. All rights reserved

          Command & Conquer, Command & Conquer: Red Alert and
      Westwood Studios are trademarks of Westwood Studios, Inc.

                           Febuary 3, 1997

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 Contents:

 
 1. Windows 95

    1.1. Microsoft DirectX

    1.2. Known video card problems

         1.2.1. S3 TRIO video cards
         1.2.2. Screen distorts after installing Microsoft DirectX
         1.2.3. Unable to allocate primary video buffer


    1.3. Uninstalling Red Alert

    1.4. Virtual Memory Settings

    1.5. Microsoft PowerToys

 2. General Troubleshooting

    2.1. CD-changers and multi-drives

    2.2. Microsoft Home Mouse and Natural Keyboard
	
    2.3. Display Problems
	
    2.4. CD Presence	

    2.5. Compressed Hard Drives	

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 1. Windows 95

   1.1. Microsoft DirectX

     The Windows 95 version of C&C:RA is a Microsoft DirectX application.
     Version 3.0 of Microsoft DirectX is included on the CD and you have
     the option to install it when C&C:RA is installed.

     If you have difficulty running Windows 95 after these new
     Microsoft DirectX drivers have been installed, please contact
     your local Microsoft subsidiary, or write:

     Microsoft Customer Sales and Service,
     One Microsoft Way,
     Redmond, WA 98052-6399, USA

     USA telephone: 1-800-426-9400
     International telephone: ++1-206-882-8080

     All Microsoft DirectX drivers are located in the Dxsetup folder
     off of the root of the CD. To reinstall the Microsoft DirectX
     drivers go into the Dxsetup folder and run Dxsetup.exe.

   1.2. Known video card problems

     Here are some hints and tips for specific video cards found
     while testing C&C:RA under Windows 95.

     1.2.1. S3 TRIO video cards

       We have noticed corruption on screen during both game and movies
       with some (but not all) examples of video cards with this chipset.
       There is no specific workaround but you should check with your
       video card manufacturer for updated driver information.

     1.2.2. Screen distorts after installing Microsoft DirectX

       We've found that video monitor settings may need to be
       adjusted after installing the Microsoft DirectX video drivers.
       If your screen distorts, or is shifted horizontally or vertically,
       you can return it to normality by adjusting the controls on your
       monitor. You should only need to do this once.

     1.2.3. Unable to allocate primary video buffer

       If you receive an "Unable to allocate primary video buffer
       - Aborting." error message try reinstalling the Microsoft DirectX
       drivers. If reinstalling the Microsoft DirectX drivers does not solve
       this problem, then that means that your video card manufacturer has
       not updated their video drivers to be Microsoft DirectX compliant.
       Call your video card manufacturer for updated drivers.


   1.3. Uninstalling Red Alert

     After running the Uninstall program, if the Red Alert group is
     still present, try rebooting your computer. This should clean up
     the Red Alert start menu folder.

   1.4. Virtual Memory Settings

     C&C:RA may need to use more RAM than is present on your system.
     Windows 95 automatically takes care of this by using what is
     known as "Virtual Memory" - it uses space on your hard disk
     to simulate the memory it needs and swaps data back and forth
     from your hard disk as required. Windows 95 allows you to manually 
     set the amount of hard drive space it uses for Virtual Memory:
     WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU DO NOT DO THIS! To let Windows 95
     manage the Virtual Memory, go to the Windows 95 START menu,
     select SETTINGS\CONTROL PANEL, then double-click SYSTEM, click
     PERFORMANCE\FILE SYSTEM\VIRTUAL MEMORY and then select "Let
     Windows manage my virtual memory settings (recommended)".

   1.5. Microsoft PowerToys

     If you have the Microsoft PowerToys system extensions installed
     on your system (including QuickRes and FlexiCD) you may experience
     a black screen upon booting C&C:RA, although the sounds may still
     be audible. If this happens, you should remove the MicroSoft
     PowerToys while playing C&C:RA.

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 2. General Troubleshooting

   2.1. CD-changers and multi-drives

     C&C:RA does not support multiple CD-ROM drives or CD-changers and
     assumes that you only have one CD-ROM drive. If you have more than
     one CD-ROM drive, you should insert the C&C: Red Alert CD you are using
     into the first CD driver letter. For example, if you have drives E:, F:
     and G:, your C&C:RA CD should be inserted into the E: drive.
                     
   2.2. Microsoft Home Mouse and Natural Keyboard

     If you are using a Microsoft Home Mouse, the Microsoft Natural
     Keyboard or are using Microsoft's IntelliPoint Tools and
     Controls Software, having the "Sonar" setting on under "Visibility"
     in the "Mouse Properties" section in the "Control Panel" can cause
     C&C:RA to crash.  Please turn this setting off when playing
     C&C:RA.

   2.3.  Display Problems

     If you experience any problems with the appearance of the graphics in 
     C&C:RA, then try the following:

     The below entries are present under the [Options] section in redalert.ini.
     Use any text editor to modify these entries, save the file as plain ASCII text.
     experiment with the settings to see if it fixes your problem.
     The defaults are as shown.

     [Options]

	Resolution=0               ; 0=640x400, 1=640x480
	HardwareFills=0            ; 0= hardware filled blits disabled
	VideoBackBuffer=1          ; 1= put hid page in video memory if poss
	  	

   2.4.  CD Presence
        
     You must always have the CD installed in your CD drive to play the Red Alert 
     Demo, failure to do so will result in a "Unable to read scenario" error message.

   2.5.  Compressed Hard Drives

     You must have 30 MB of free hard drive space to install the Red Alert Demo. If you are
     using a disk compression system (such as DriveSpace) you must double the amount of 
     drive space needed. (Aprox. 60 MB) This is accountable to not every file being compressed
     at 2:1.  We do not recommend the use of drive compression systems with the Red Alert Demo.
  	 	 	

	
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