The full ISO release of the GDI disc of Command & Conquer Gold (the Windows 95 release). The game was released as freeware in 2007 by Electronic Arts, courtesy of then-community manager Aaron "APOC" Kaufman. This release is eligible for Nyerguds' unofficial 1.06c patch.
INSTALLING AND RUNNING C&C GOLD ON WINDOWS XP
Follow the instructions below to install and play C&C GOLD
Preparing to Install
- Insert either C&C disc into your CD drive
- Open My Computer and explore the CD
- Right click either the install.exe or setup.exe
- select PROPERTIES
- Select the COMPATIBILITY tab
- Check the check box for “Run this program in compatibility mode for”
- Select WINDOWS 95 from the drop down menu
- Click APPLY then OK
- Double click the .exe file you just modified to launch it
Installing the Game
- When you’re prompted to update DirectX, uncheck the check box so you won’t install it. It is extremely important not to install this DirectX update
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation
Note: Installing Westwood Chat is not required, it can be canceled if you desire
Installing the Patch
- Visit Ftp.westwood.com and download CCGOLDXPPATCH.ZIP
- Unzip the files and copy thipx32.dll into the install directory of the game (default path is c:\WESTWOOD\C&C95). You may overwrite the old version of the .dll file
Preparing to Run the Game
- Go to the install directory of the game (default path is c:\WESTWOOD\C&C95)
- Right click C&C95.exe
- Select PROPERTIES
- Select the COMPATIBILITY tab
- Check the check box for “Run this program in compatibility mode for”
- Select Windows 95 from the drop down menu
- Check the check box for “Disable visual themes”
- Check the check box for “Turn off advanced text services for the program”
- click APPLY then OK
Playing the Game
- Select Start > All Programs > Westwood > Command & Conquer 95 > Command & Conquer Windows 95 Edition. Or double click C&C95.exe located in the install directory (default path is c:\WESTWOOD\C&C95)