Fix Crashes on Launcher

Fixes the issues with crashing on the launcher for both Generals and Generals Zero Hour

Fixes

1) Install and Launch C&C Generals
-Note: Will likely crash on the launcher

2) Install and Launch C&C Generals Zero Hour
-Note: Will likely also crash

3) Enable Compatibility Mode
-3A) In the game folder for Generals, right click on the application file
-3B) Select "Properties"
-3C) In the compatibility tab, enable compatibility mode
-3D) Select "Windows XP (Service Pack 2)
-3E) Repeat for Generals Zero Hour
-Note: You can find the game folder from Steam by right clicking on the game and selecting "Browse Local Files"

4) Edit the Options.Ini files
-4A) Go to C:\Users\[Your Username]\Documents\Command and Conquer Generals Data
-4B) Open the Options.ini file (Can edit using notebook)
-4C) Add a line saying Resolution = 1920 1080 (Use your screen resolution if not 1920x1080)
-4D) Repeat for Generals Zero Hour
-Note: If the INI file is missing, relaunch the game and it will populate

5) Edit the Steam Launch Options
-5A) In Steam, right click on Generals and select Properties
-5B) In the Advanced Launch Options field add -xres 1920 -yres 1080 (Use your screen resolution if not 1920x1080)
-5C) Repeat for Generals Zero Hour

6) Delete or rename the "dbghelp.dll" file in each game folder

7) Relaunch Generals and exit
-Note: You must relaunch Generals in order for Generals Zero Hour to work.

8) Launch and play Generals Zero Hour as normal!

[bobjoran]

It worked for me thank you !
It is amazing they didn't fix it since march.

[Ein Pioneer]

hi my command and conquer launching screen is just black and stop working

[ZooDYNuKo]

Works! Thanks! Time to enjoy this childhood classic!

[Trey]

Same issue, launcher is invisible, and i get the forever spinning circle on my cursor when hovering over it

[TristanDolfin]

Riley, If you are launching the Zero Hour version, it doesn't like to work without the base game. You may have to launch the normal generals first, then launch Zero Hour.

[Trey]

Doesnt seem to work for me, i try launching the game and the launcher just doesnt show up and seems to be invisible and not responding

[diceman]

Awesome buddy, worked great and your post and info is much appreciated.

[gamerdoge]

hey it works! great! thank you very much! I couldn't find the options.ini in the given path, but it is available in: \steamapps\common\Command and Conquer Generals\RedistInstallers\Options_Helper

[TristanDolfin]

PureP41n, A couple notes about your issue:
1) The advanced launch setting in steam accomplishes the same thing in a different way. If you do that step, it "should" work without the options.ini
2) It may be saved to a OneDrive folder if you have one
3) There is a GenTool software that may also help. But I made this guide without any external downloads.

[fireal]

Thank you Sir! now it runs!