I figured out my problem... I went back to the Zip folder to make sure I had all the right files... I noticed the zip included a new version of the application file, ra95_sp. I was using a shortcut in my start menu to the ra95 file that was installed when i first put RA on my computer. I ran ra95_sp, loaded my saved mission 14, finished it, and it went right into 14b with everything carrying over. Problem solved
Thanks for your help!