setup.exe error when installing command and conquer the first decade

Question

i bought c&c the first decade a while back and just today tried to install it on my laptop, but i got an error message saying setup.exe has failed and automatically closes the program. i do get to see the game options screen and select install, but get the error message right after selecting install. my laptop is a gateway model t-1625 running Vista home premium 32 bit, amd turion 64 x2 tl-60 2.00 ghz processor, 2 gb ddr2 ram, with service pack 2.

Answer 1

**Hi thepowerfulgohan,****Step 1:**I see that Command & Conquer: The First Decade game is not compatible with Vista.

http://www.microsoft.com/Windows/compatibility/windows-vista/Details.aspx?type=Software&p=Command%20%26%20Conquer%3A%20The%20First%20Decade&v=EA&uid=&pf=1&pi=0&c=PC%20Gaming&sc=Strategy&os=64-bit

I would suggest you check for updates from manufacturer's website.

However, as a workaround you may try to install the drivers in Windows Vista SP2 compatibility mode as an Administrator.

Follow the steps below to install this software in Windows Vista SP2 Compatibility mode:

a. Right click on the setup file.

b. Go to properties.

c. Click on Compatibility mode.

d. Place a check mark in the box in front of “Run this program in compatibility mode for” and from the drop down menu choose Windows Vista SP2.

e. Place a check mark on "Run as an Administrator" under privileges level and click on Apply and then Ok.

f. Now double click on the setup file to initiate the install.

Make older programs run in this version of Windows:http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Make-older-programs-run-in-this-version-of-Windows

**Step 2:**You may also check for Event Viewer entries to find the faulty module that could be causing this issue.

Access the below links to know more about Event Viewer:

Open Event Viewer:http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Open-Event-Viewer 

What information appears in event logs (Event Viewer)?http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/What-information-appears-in-event-logs-Event-Viewer

Hope this helps.

Regards, Manasa P – Microsoft Support.

Answer 2

To do this, see the instruction as follows:

1. Shut down the antivirus program and firewall in your computer
2. Check for recent system change, especially programs you have installed or un-installed
3. Go to Start > Run > Control Panel
4. Double click on Administrative Tools > Event Viewer
5. Check the Windows security events and observe the particular error

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