Here Friendly Asked Questions (FAQ) where you will answers to common questions people have asked about Red Alert.

Q. Are there any cheat codes?
A. There are as many cheat codes in Red Alert as there were in C&C - that is to say, none at all.

Q. How do I remove any third party maps/missions etc?
A. If you have installed any maps/missions/campaigns etc for Red Alert that you may have downloaded from this or other sites then you may find you can't play the original Red Alert again! This is because most of them do not have an uninstallation routine. Fortunately, it is very easy to remove those unwanted files. To ensure everything is uninstalled first, simply go to your main Red Alert directory (usually C:\WESTWOOD\REDALERT) and remove or delete any and all of the following files:
tutorial.ini
rules.ini
scgXXXX.ini
scuXXXX.ini
scXXXXXX.mix
scXXXXXX.mix
mission.ini
Where an 'X' means any character or number. If you find Red Alert is loading slowly then you can remove any files ending in with a .MPR extension. These are new multiplayer maps. If you want to keep them you can copy them to another directory and copy them back when you actually want to play them. Now start up Red Alert and everything should be back to normal.

Q. Can I play RED ALERT against a friend?
A. Yes! Westwood has built lots of multiplayer support into Red Alert. Get ready to face battles with generals via the Internet (Win95 version only), IPX network, modem, or direct connection via null-modem.
As with C&C, each copy of Red Alert comes with two CDs, so that you can loan one to a friend for instant multiplayer action. Each player must have one of the Red Alert CD-ROM's in their system before play can begin.

Q. Can DOS and Windows 95 play together?
A. The DOS and Windows 95 versions of Red Alert are compatible for modem head-to-head, IPX network, and null modem connections. Internet connections are available only in the Windows 95 version.

Q. How many players, IPX, modem, null modem?
A. Internet, modem, and null modem connections support 2 players head-to-head. IPX network connections support up to 8 players. All connection types can add AI players up to a total of 8.

Q. Does the AI build bases in multiplayer games?
A. Yes! The AI will now build a base, and use every trick it knows to grind you into the dirt. The computer is no longer the pushover it used to be. You can ally with your human companion against the computer, or go at it no holds barred. Rest assured, the computer players just might gang up on you!

Q. What is "skirmish" mode?
A. Skirmish mode is a way for you to practice multiplayer games against AI opponents. You can play on any of the multiplayer maps with all of the same options that are in the multiplayer game setup (tech level, ore re-growth, starting units, etc.) You can then add 1 to 7 AI players, and set the difficulty level.

Q. How to install Red Alert under Win2K?
A. Use apcompat.exe (comes with win2k support tools found on cdrom), browse to the setup program, tell program to use win98, and run setup), once done game works fine.

Q. Does Red Alert work with Windows XP?
A. Yes! Insert your cd to the comp. and open up My Computer. Then right click on your cd-rom drive and click on open. Then you can right click on setup and go to properties. After that there is a tab that says compatibility and Check the box that says, "Run this in compatibility mode for:" and a drop box appears, click windows 95 and install. This works for all programs that are 95 based. I know this will work.

Q. What are the Giant Ants Missions?
A. They are 4 special missions hidden on the CD of COUNTERSTRIKE, the same way the dinosaurs missions were hidden in "Covert Operations", the add-on for the original C&C (called today "C&C Tiberium Dawn"). (To be opposed to the subtitle of C&C II which is supposed to be something like "Tiberian Sun"). These missions deal with giants ants attacking the human race and, of course, it is up to you (who else ?) to stop them. Unlike the dino missions, you can not play ants in a fifth level as you could play dinosaurs in "Covert Operations".

Q. Is there any kind of editor included?
A. Yes! Red Alert will include a Terrain Editor, which can be used to create your own multiplayer maps. Also check our donwloads section for tons of Red Alert editors and utilities!

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