Guide: How to Download & Install C&C Generals Zero Hour on Windows 11

[@LegionnaireGenerals]

2024 UPDATE: A new video will be made showing you how to install the game via Steam. This video will likely go live within the coming months. I'm still researching and preparing everything to make the video. For now, the process is basically the same, just use Steam instead of the EA App.

[@haysnairte4]

AWESOME!

[@Harbi-31]

Thank you, i really want to play this like the old times with real people

[@thisismecani8261]

i have a question i can't see with my mouse point in the corner in gameplay it doesn't go further i need to right click to look further im not good in that how do you Fix this thanks

[@hitem93]

Can you do one for the EA launcher because there is no more origin and I can’t play the shock wave only the old one

[@ShadyOVGU]

Can u clarify if : Command & Conquer™ Remastered Collection on EA , include zero hour? on steam it dose for sure. 2 is it on the EA game pass or not ? thank for your help. i will send the link in the next comment .

[@dk5468]

USA Airforce General for me every time! I used to load up a combat chinook with 2 humvees (each with with 5 x rocket soldiers inside) plus 2 x snipers in the spare seats. This made an incredibly fast moving and heavy-hitting airborne platform. Perfect for hit and run tactics or sneaking into an enemy base to cause some carnage.

[@noahpage7459]

I love you for the fix. When EA made the origin app obsolete and forced me to download the EA app all of my CnC games stopped working. Spent hours trying to figure out how to fix it over the course of almost a year

[@ShayanV32]

I am very happy that many people are still playing this game ❤️

[@brandonvortex995]

C&C ultimate Collection are now out on steam folks

[@z.static887]

BRO Thank you so much! I literally been trying to be able to play command and conquer: Generals for so long. This actually worked! Thank you!

[@alanrimmer8900]

I haven't played in decades my friend, I got to say very good tutorials to help keep the game alive. thank you very much

[@imberairsoft]

Impeccable timing for this video, thanks Legi!

[@SneakerStreet1337]

thank you so much for this tutorial. i can finally play this masterpiece again without problems

[@ArtemKuzmyk]

Dude, you just made my day!

[@b49us]

thank you for bringing the genpatcher! it work flawless

[@12bawilian]

Thanks so much for this, I’m waiting for the next one to play on online This is one of the most comments ZH in appreciation

[@buggscarrot9557]

Thanks you this was great !!!! I could not get it to run on 11, but with your fix it was perfect.

[@TheBlankJoker]

I would like to add in an update. It is no longer called Origin. It is now the EA app.

[@Electric-First]

i love this game , played 20 years ago last time , but still good feelings about this amazing game

[@silveredbullet802]

Hehe remastered and renewed guide. Nice one Legi. Edit: Also had the chance to buy the Ultimate Collection for like 4-5 US dollars equivalent but that was like a year ago. Origin do have deals but very rare.

[@mahdidiehard]

i don't want ultimate collection, just general zero hour is enough for me. and as i know it's free. can i download general zero hour for free from origin? i can't find site to download from

[@mahdidiehard]

​@@LegionnaireGenerals Thanks for the quick reply. I myself have access to the crack version in my country (of course, it is illegal in the West), but I was looking for the free and official version for fear that the crack version of the game might not be compatible with new mods. But as you mentioned, it was nothing more than a rumor. (Believe me, in the first line of Google search, it tells you that it is free!). Anyway, I was able to find some Command & Conquer: Generals fix software for Windows 10 and 11. I hope it works. Thanks for the attention.

[@neilbongcas5928]

I used to play this game way way back with my friends and it's so much fun i hope i could play this game again❤️ Sad to say i dont have a laptop or pc Ion Cannon is the most destructive superweapon anyway wiping out any units or buildings on it's AOE arghhh fun memories❤️

[@BlazeAlchemist991]

I presume, once genpatcher has fully installed, I can turn back on my antivirus protection and I won't have to worry about any conflicts right?

[@LegionnaireGenerals]

yup yup :) when you're done with GenPatcher, you basically don't need to run it again

[@AngelOfDeath33]

Thank you for these steps , much appreciated. Though Inflation is a pain and now these key sellers are a lot more expensive then retail price on the EA app. So I just went for the EA price.

[@estalconestnearby8158]

Genpatcher isn't working on steam version of cnc, Command and Conquer not detected, Error Code: E087 :(

[@oldzappy9790]

Yes, I second this comment. I am facing this same error E087~

[@LegionnaireGenerals]

try now, GenPatcher version 2.07a should work :)

[@oldzappy9790]

@@LegionnaireGenerals I saw and downloaded the released patch! As quickly as you did it, I left a donation for it! Thank you legi!

[@estalconestnearby8158]

@@LegionnaireGenerals ty, bro, already installed :)

[@oldzappy9790]

@@LegionnaireGenerals HEY! I realised that after playing a 4 v 4 map i do constantly run into the "technical difficulties" crash once there are alot of units on the map, is there any fix to this - otherwise I'll just play maps with lesser players. 😀

[@athimoscharalambous5017]

when i click fix in the dekstop appears 2 different command and conquer and both have bug when i click the units to move they stay there and they dont move how to fix it?...And when i open it from EA the game doing missmatch. HELP

[@rayven8943]

Finally I CAN RETURN to this game, thank you very much.

[@mr.flipflop2630]

Since C&C Ultimate Collection is now out on Steam i think you should make a tutorial on how to download Generals: Zero Hour on steam

[@LegionnaireGenerals]

yea i eventually will.. first i wanna make sure i got all the bugs ironed out.. also, there might be another Steam update coming. so i might wanna wait for that first in case it changes things again :)

[@lmzxr]

Guys the game is no longer available anywhere even on the ea store is there anyway i can still get the game cuz i love c&c and i really wanted to play this enhanced version since i have a cracked one

[@LegionnaireGenerals]

try reinstalling and opening the EA App with a VPN

[@B-2Aurora]

I have been waiting for 4 years for this and by the way I love Ur videos♥️.pov🥰: I watched Ur videos when I got my general deleted

[@benr3678]

Unable to install the game with EA on windows 11, keep having installation error, any idea what to do please? I see in your video that that installation worked right away...that's weird.

[@Spiderwolfer]

It’s a bug with the ea app. The only way to play the game is with on an administrator side with full permissions. It’s kinda a security hazard for your computer but if there isn’t anything important on it then have fun!

[@husamaltourman4491]

Hey man, I just wanna say thank you because you been honest until everything which is truth, I do appreciate your videos and your work size Chanel thank you buddy

[@shirleyescodero558]

One other issue I had that couldn't be fixed using GenPatcher & GenTool: Whenever I play large games (1 vs 7) with many units (like missile defenders), some of these units get stuck and won't move or attack anymore. It seems like they have trouble making their way through my patriot defense lines. After a while the game then crashes ("serious error"). The only solution I found was to not build any infantry units but only helicopters and aircraft, but this makes the game less fun. Do you have any other tips on how to prevent this bug...?

[@SillaX]

Hi Legi! Thank you for the vid! One question, regarding the in game... why is it so zoomed in? Hard to play like this, anything I can do?

[@PrimeOTA]

Thank you so much, i was literally diying to get this game even if i paid for it and i did pay for it after watching your VID

[@TropicolSnow]

WOWWWWWWWWWWWW it works !!!! Your the best thank you!!!! Im 63 years old and i haven't played CC in 15 years. Also can you help me download CC 2022. Im not a PC guru. Thank you for bringing me back nice old memories

[@ikhwanwan2692]

woww a grandpha..hahaha

[@saarkarphyo7231]

Thank you so much and this is the best way to play the Generals on Windows 11.

[@garage187able]

Legend thanks! Will try now

[@erickoppmann1348]

I followed your video step by step but still got the startup crash. any reason why? the weird part is when I click on the Generals application to start it, that loads just fine.. but any time I click on the ZH application to start it then it crashes right away

[@ArtilleryAffictionado1648]

same, video is bullshit

[@Mazen_jazairi]

Bro ia get the game from freind by usb , i played it about weaks and yesterday i install gentool and today it asks for cd to play , note its open normaly but doenst run any map to play solo

[@nbe1__329]

Any update on this video since EA absorbed Origin?? or a how to video for Tiberium War? I just want to play Tiberium War with my brother 😖

[@mistr5282]

If I am ready to play because I have done everything correctly, can I still switch antivirus on and play without any problems?

[@hiddensoroush]

Thanks for the video. The question is, would you go back after all is done and turn on the protection again?

[@JJm_-]

Just bought the game from ea app... so now no origin app ... all stores mentioned are out of stock .. but it is available on ea app at 10$ ... all other steps are the same ... Thanks for the great genpatcher

[@Pastor_Chief]

What now? You can't actually download or use Origin anymore? I am left with a library of C&C games on my EA app that don't work at all

[@KenLeaver-b1d]

HELP! Where can I download C&C Generals and Generals:Zero Hour? I go to the Origin website, click on Generals, it takes me to the "Remastered Collection", and I bought it and installed it, but Generals and Zero Hour are not there. ANy ideas? Thanks. Ken L

[@unrealaiimages]

Yep you helped big time! Subscribed!

[@danielfaatz5168]

So, I got the origin client, made an ea account long ago. I downloaded the game literally without buying it or anything, but it won't run, it is saying that i have to run ut as an administrator, but it's not working. I need help.

[@mohamadlife7322]

Thank god generals is on steam now

[@balazsfenyes3880]

i installed all and still gives the 8.1 direct-x error

[@RedZone-c9f]

Origin now is discontinued , Downloading zero hour giving install issues , how to fix that please.

[@somethingnice3521]

thanks alot.

[@stasrydelnik2818]

i have the EA app on WIN11 and the game wont download fully how to fix that?

Hey! First of all, thank you very much, what you're doing for this game and its community is incredible. Just one question/issue I've had: I can't move the camera by moving the cursor to the edges on the screen when executing the game in Windowed mode. - I tried enabling/disabling borderless mode via GenPatcher but the problem persists. - This doesn't happen when launching from the 'normal' full-screen shortcut, but then the game tends to crash when Alt + Tabbing, so I'd rather fix the Windowed issue. Any ideas as to what could be happening there? Thank you very much!

[@Valorantplaybook1]

when i tap multiplayer>online>login and it say (this game installation is not compatible wwith online matchs,remove custom game modification) but it is ok on cnc general only got problem in zero hour

[@seysiconecte]

friend help me please, I have the .iso images of command conquer, but when installing it I have the following error "incorrect function" error: 1603 fatal error during installation. Help me please I've been trying to play again for years. Thank you. i have windows 10 pro

[@jemtechandmore2101]

I need help, now that it’s not the origin app, and i bought the game directly to ea app as well, i was having some issues installing the game, it keeps telling me installation error. Any tips how to fix this?

[@nourmasri2274]

I saw the ultimate collection on EA, and it says it includes 10 games, but the list only contains 8 and zero hours not included. Please help

[@LegionnaireGenerals]

are u sure? can u double check? maybe there's a scroll bar in there? it should have it included

[@GREEK_DEATH]

i cant find a key anywhere it says out of stock in all websites that youve showed.....bummer.

[@Mo0shii]

still got the disk, i dont wanna use Orgin for this, same for sims1 which isnt needed to have orgin either. i thought this was an installation from the disk, not downloading from a page...

[@jasonlovejoy2745]

so now that origin is shut down how do I install and play online?

[@Militaryshortsrandom]

can we backup the game after installing it? i really want to copy the game then put it on another pc

[@Kitfoo77]

Has anyone tried to install the game from the original CD's and gotten stuck on "Removing Applications"? I've been sitting there for 20 mins with the HD light going full like it's doing something, but it's really not. And what applications is the install program trying to remove? Seems odd.

[@davidd7246]

Great vid as always Legi I’m really looking to start playing again - I’m looking to buy a laptop to be able play - any recommended specs to ensure ZH plays well? Cheers! David

[@davidd7246]

@@LegionnaireGenerals thanks 🙂

[@dagger3k]

hey looking for some help im trying to to get the game to work only laptop and after all the fixes i try to run the game and it only displays on the right side and only shows like 2/3 the screen is there a fix

[@shaffizan]

I have installation error after 90% of downloading from ea apps. shit, what should I do?

[@craigm4ximus]

Anyone know why Generals Works fine. But Zero Hours still show the "Serious Error" message at start-up?

[@vadangalyoussef6706]

I get the msg fixes apllied but when i open GenPatcher again it says fixes not applied, idk why .. ?

[@BenBundy]

Slight qualm: I installed it from GenPatcher, and I loved the full 4k setup it had - it worked like a charm a few matches. Then I finished the mod installs from Gen Launcher, and tried them, and then it said "looks like the first time you played, want to set recommended settings", and I should have clicked no. Now, no matter how I set it up, it is not as good looking as before, and I am annoyed. It doesn't even have my resolution in the menu. Yet, running the genpatcher again, I can't run the options.ini patch again.... sigh.

[@itzad2013]

THATS GREAT !

[@RAMMSTElN]

Windows 10 + generals 1920 x 1080 getting error when trying alt+tab . In window mode works but in window mode cant move camera in game without right mouse button :x

[@RAMMSTElN]

@@LegionnaireGenerals actually i was playing generals c&c on windows 10 and was able to move camera even without right mouse button and with res 1920 x 1080 . Wanted to make better reinstalled game and cant make same again . And everyone in discord say this is impossible so i got bug when i made it works :x

[@iamadzptgaming1918]

I am pretty new to pc purchased one this month but is the new origins app ea? It keeps deleted origins & installing ea then it won’t launch just crashes

[@marcoianchan494]

Why i don't have beacon on control bar i watch pro players they have beacon they place that when strategy center is up

[@roykeidarj]

Hi there I see everywhere it's out of stock which is ridiculous because it's just a key... any other suggestions?

[@rolandhamati1]

instant gaming replies out of stock while mmoga don't have command and conquer the ultimate connection . do you have any more suggestions please

[@ahmedalyasi1689]

I need your help, i have already the game but later it starts crashing and now I cannot play it, so what step should I do ?

[@djicxzone_6791]

Where can i DOWNLOAD the PORTABLE version?? .. i know there is a portable , just like copy and paste

[@djicxzone_6791]

@@LegionnaireGenerals Oke , fine .. Yeah ... i had a copy back in 2009 , It was just copying the folder from DVD cd folder to my PC HDD .. then it plays

[@duncanbowie6990]

When I launch a game the suppose to be transparent hud is just replaced with a pink rectangle, does anyone know how to fix this?

[@Fajoekit]

I love it to finally play this game again on my modern PC! One question: I've disabled the full screen windowed setting in Gen Tool, but I still can't edge scroll. How can I resolve this? Edit: apparently I'm an idiot: there are 2 shortcuts for ZH. 1 normal and 1 windowed. I played the normal full screen and that went well, until I finished a gen challenge mission and right after the victory screen I received an serious error :(

[@jr_dilmurodov]

Hi.Ty for this tutorial 💙. When u will Knock out stream?

[@alicanyesildemir8103]

I did'nt find game in ea app also i can not download origin cause i didnt access origin url

[@jacobdaniel4982]

I cant make it work! origin downloader just takes me to EA Game launcher download. Has origin been replaced?

[@riley-pb2si]

yes

[@yw1971]

Not only MS does not support old games (DX8) but they treat the patcher as a virus...

[@yw1971]

@@LegionnaireGenerals I'm sure. Just wonder how Xbox & PS5 support old games.

[@rizzz007]

Hi legi If I already have gentool installed should install genpatcher? Like for improving the game?

[@rizzz007]

I really appreciate your help thank you so much :-)

[@jondoesntgiveaf653]

I got the german version because no other version was available. Is there any way that I can change the language smh? :(

[@koreanhealer]

I bought this package via Steam, but it did not include zero hour.

[@anthonyghossein7062]

Hey, I’m on windows 10, everything is good, except that I can’t chat with my opponent in/game, any fix ?

[@edyzrpinem8357]

Quick question ; Both menu animation and all cutscene are really laggy. I mean i done everything in this video and top left corner shows the exact same as yours UR 32(300)-mine is 300. but the vids feels like laggy more like very low fps. The diffrences from you is 32(60) feels smooth like water but mine 32(300) felt like watching 10 fps scene, very annoying tbh. So the thing is, How do i fix this "low fps menu animation and cutscene" problem ? TiA Specs : I9-12900H RTX 3060 Win 11 2H22

[@edyzrpinem8357]

@@LegionnaireGenerals Tru, it uses integrated instead my discrete-RTX 3060. How should i make zero hour using my discrete ? TiA

[@3rr0rS4n5]

Origin is not working on my windows 10, is giving the error code 20:403, and when I searched then it appeared that now it's only available for pc users the EA app but idk if we NEED the Origin app or if the EA app is ok, I just wanna know just in case if we need the Origin app

[@3rr0rS4n5]

@@LegionnaireGenerals Thanks a lot man God Bless You :D

[@PropagandaMinister]

i have the collection on steam but can i use the same files to open the ORIGIN/EA app games?

[@deebo505]

i cant change my language and its german do u have any idea how to change the language

[@michaelsmemento]

Can we install the game by using the original CDs and not Origin, then run GenPatcher? Edit: Just saw the link in the description. Thank you!

[@Mk__Fury]

Thank you very much ♥️♥️

[@Chris-santhemum]

Finally, after years.. I have a reason to buy me a PC :thumbs_up:

[@4C0-q7h]

Are we able to play the standard game of generals, not zero hour

[@tibsb4283]

Hello Legi i went on all the websites and all of them are out of stocks! what can i do?

[@michaelsproule32]

How do you play in borderless window mode and scroll the map with the mouse?

[@jonjones4830]

Hi i downloaded it and it’s working great. Only problem is I can’t boundary scroll? How do I boundry scroll. I hate using arrow keys etc!! PLEASE HELP ME !!!

[@BK-mw5tf]

Are there any other resellers? All 4 of them have it out of stock.

[@ghadyroukaiby1334]

Man the ultimate collection nowhere to be found 😢 only C&C remastered collection

[@LegionnaireGenerals]

i just checked--it's there. it's on sale, actually.. -60% off :O

[@Thesupperals]

The real question is, what if you already have C&C: G (and zero hour) in CD format and rather not repurchase it? I'd personally like for it to run without the CD being a requirement to play, but can't install it because my computer no longer has the option for CDs.

[@BottleneckGamer97]

buy an external cd drive then...

[@yasagani]

On Windows 7 GenPatcher freezes during downloading/installing anything. I keep terminating the task and restarting it and it goes a bit further every time before crashing again. I have PowerShell 7 installed. Is there any way for me to expose the PowerShell task running in the background?

[@yasagani]

@@LegionnaireGenerals I don't use antiviruses or anything that might interfere with it, my installation is very lean. What I suspect is happening is that GenPatcher itself is freezing and not updating with what's happening in the background, as every time I force close it and restart it, the status on whatever I tried downloading or installing changes.

[@kubauhlir1730]

Ok, the problem I have is actually getting Origin to download it through DirectX errors

[@charleston3000]

@@LegionnaireGenerals I have the same problem, I get direct x errors

[@kmank84141]

Hey, quick question I have the og “the first decade” disc and Manuel with keys in the back. But I no longer have a disk drive. Would the key work if I downloaded it using this method