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[lil tasman]

Hey, I have noticed over time that people with windows 7 that have Zero Hour installed, the game has undesired consequenses such as no shellmap, and other compatibility issues with the graphics procceser. Is there a way we can make it more compatible by putting another BIG file in the directory for windows 7 users? Or is there a program that runs the game in a lower quality mode that is supported by zero hour?

[Casojin]

No one knows how to fix that except EA. Alas EA no longer supports older games.

[lil tasman]

Is there a way we can contact EA? We might be able to figure it out if we can get into the source code.

[FAFNIROS]

Hey, I have noticed over time that people with windows 7 that have Zero Hour installed, the game has undesired consequenses such as no shellmap, and other compatibility issues with the graphics procceser. Is there a way we can make it more compatible by putting another BIG file in the directory for windows 7 users? Or is there a program that runs the game in a lower quality mode that is supported by zero hour?

i have the same thing
and some time the monitor shut down the i see some dead pixels when it come back

:(

[lil tasman]

I think it is because the graphics procceser is so good, zero hour doesn't reconize it. Is there a program anywhere on the internet that can DECREASE the power of your graphic card, or at least one that makes the computer think the graphics card is less capable. Could it be solved by putting another BIG file in the directory that changes some configurations to make it work properly for windows 7?

[lil tasman]

Would underclocking your graphics card work?

[FAFNIROS]

Would underclocking your graphics card work?

i don't know

[lil tasman]

What computer and/or graphics procceser do you have?

[Su8perkillr]

The problem is, that ZH was buiuld in the 32-bits era, when 64-bits pcs didnt exist yet. So, conversation between ZH and windows 7 will go like this:
ZH: Hey 7, can you tell me where the vid card is and what its specs are?
W7: *does not compute*
ZH: Yeah.... Hmm...
W7: *does not compute*
ZH: Allright, so there isnt any vid card at all?
W7: *does not compute*

[lil tasman]

The problem is, that ZH was buiuld in the 32-bits era, when 64-bits pcs didnt exist yet. So, conversation between ZH and windows 7 will go like this:
ZH: Hey 7, can you tell me where the vid card is and what its specs are?
W7: *does not compute*
ZH: Yeah.... Hmm...
W7: *does not compute*
ZH: Allright, so there isnt any vid card at all?
W7: *does not compute*

I see, but can we under-clock the windows 7 system so it is decreased to a 32-bit standard? That would solve it. Do you think it would work?

[Su8perkillr]

Nope, that is impossible. Its like building up a human without defining it as an iron based specie. You wouldnt be able to deliver oxygen to locations in your body.
Btw, this is also the reason why compatibility mode cant be set to 98/95 anymore.

[Zeke]

No, but it does go back to Windows XP

http://forums.cncnz....showtopic=12319

Not sure if this works, I havent tried it myself, didn't have to my ZH works fine.

[lil tasman]

From what I've read online, the only way to make it work in 64 bit is to get the source code and re-compile it in 64 bit compiling. Seeing as EA is no longer working on the CnC series, it may be posible to somehow contact EA and mabey get the source code from them?

[lil tasman]

I may have found a solution, I will post the link below for proof. For any who wants to try it, just follow the instructions at post number 9.
I don't know if it will work. You have to un-install all generals series.

http://www.sevenforu...it-7600-w7.html

Post number nine, 9.
Hope it works...

[FAFNIROS]

anybody can tell me how can i run call of duty modernwarfare singleplayer without a Cd

i did it with this way :
I just spent some time reviewing this problem. I'm running windows 7 home edition as well

All you need in the .ini file is the IdealStaticLOD line and the StaticGameLOD line. In fact, if you include all the lines from the post above, you are more likely to end up with an error.

Way to make this thing work on an operating system that tries (unfortunately, cause i kinda like win7) to fight you the whole way:


2. Install DirectX 9.0c from Microsoft.com
3. Disable UAC (User Account Control - Generals/Zero Hour are most likely not compatible with UAC)
4. Right click on iw4mp.exe and im4sp (this works on both) and click the compatibility tab
5. Check all of the following:
1. Run in compatibility mode (i ran it in WinXP w/SP3)
2. Run as Administrator
3. Disable Visual Styles (this disables the aero style of the Vista virus and win7).
6. Save the changes and attempt to run the .exe

PS: i use to run call of duty 4 with bd-rom with daemon tool

Edited by FAFNIROS, 05 October 2010 - 06:35 AM.

[Su8perkillr]

*big facepalm*
1 Zh thread
2 Windows 7 64 bits compatibily
3 Cracks you use. (I assume this because you want to play it without CD.)
4 Noone caring

Edited by Su8perkillr, 06 October 2010 - 02:29 PM.

[Casojin]

Don't talk with anything regarding piracy stuff here or you would get banned by Revora.

[Su8perkillr]

*facepalm.jpeg*

[FAFNIROS]

*facepalm.jpeg*

about what ?