Just replace the original TFDLauncher.exe in the Launcher folder with this modified one. TFD fast launcher: No more waiting for logos to disappear on startup! As I already mentioned, the official patches should not be used, since they manage to add about half a gigabyte of extra space to the installation, whereas these fan-made fixes repair the same problems while freeing up some 800 mb of unnecessarily wasted space. If, for some reason, you'd still want them, you can find them here.
Note that in this guide, I will refer to the first C&C from the TFD pack as "C&C95", since it's the Win95 remake of the original DOS C&C1.Īfter installing, let's get to the patching! There are 2 official patches for The First Decade, but I no longer advise people to install them, since the fan fixes (C&C95 v1.06 patch, RA1 main.mix patch & XCC Shortcut Installer) do the same thing in a much cleaner way. Since I'm a C&C1 and RA1 modder/hacker, this guide is mainly focused on these 2 games, so most of it will be useless if you don't install them. If you go one directory up from there you'll end up in the main install folder. There should be a "Find Target" or "Open File Location" button to go right to that location. That folder should be the subfolder "Launcher" of the main TFD install folder. If it's not there, simply right-click on the TFD launcher link on your desktop, go to Properties, open the Shortcut tab and see which directory it launches from. Shouldn't be too hard.įor all patches and fixes in this guide, keep in mind that unless you choose custom install and change the installation path, TFD will be installed in this directory:Ĭ:\Program Files\EA Games\Command & Conquer The First Decade\
On Windows 7, ALSO make sure you always use the "Run as administrator" option, even if you are administrator. If you're not on an administrator account you will have LOADS of problems.
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