RA and RA:UR not starting correctly

[Pandafood]

Not sure if anyone still browses this thread.  I purchased this collection a while back and since have had newer laptops.  So anyways I open the EA app and install the game.  The other games ( as far as I know, Tiberian Sun sets) work fine.  But the RA2 and RA:YR don't work.  it'll take me to the selection page for the two games but once I click on one it takes me to a black screen.  Weirdest of all is that I can still hear the sound and music but it's just a black screen.  Anyone have any solutions to this?  This was a child hood game that I've always enjoyed.  Thanks in advance. 

[Nyerguds · Accepted solution]

@Pandafood 

I advise installing the CnCNet online play installer for RA2/YR. Even if you're not interested in online play, it comes with a bunch of automatic fixes. It should automatically take care of the "black screen on startup" issue, and has a configuration tool that allows further tweaking of the game's settings. Just install it, and then launch the game normally through the EA app.

[Nyerguds · Accepted solution]

@Pandafood 

I advise installing the CnCNet online play installer for RA2/YR. Even if you're not interested in online play, it comes with a bunch of automatic fixes. It should automatically take care of the "black screen on startup" issue, and has a configuration tool that allows further tweaking of the game's settings. Just install it, and then launch the game normally through the EA app.

[Pandafood]

Whoever you are, I owe you a friggin beer.  Thank you.  Worked like a charm. 

[wolfie501st]

I also just bought the collection and I'm having issues opening up C&C generals/zero hour. Once I click to open the game and select which one to play I get an error message saying I don't have the minimum requirements/the hardware is overheated when I just got this PC this Christmas. If anyone knows a work around I'd gladly appreciate it.