A proper, standard download process avoids third-party cracks or keygens. Follow these steps:
The most reliable way to get a normal download of Red Alert is through . Command Conquer- Red Alert -Normal Download L...
The normal CnCNet installer fixes this automatically, but manual fix: Download cnc-ddraw (a DirectDraw wrapper) and drop it in your game folder. Command Conquer- Red Alert -Normal Download L...
Ensure you downloaded via CnCNet—their network code replaces the original broken IPX protocol with modern TCP/IP. Command Conquer- Red Alert -Normal Download L...