Can't get original map editor to work

[Princess Royal]

Hi all,

 

My old computer exploded last week, and as I result I decided to play red alert on my spouse's crummy laptop while I wait for my new rig to be shipped. I used to create exceedingly detailed maps, but never could get comfortable with the newer map editor -- rather favoring the tried-and-true original.

 

Well, I downloaded the game onto this laptop just a few minutes ago, but I'll be darned if I can get the 'edwin' file to work. It won't boot directly, and it won't boot through the game's launcher (by clicking original editor). When I click either, the only reaction is for edwin.exe  *32 to appear in my windows task manager. It doesn't ever load the editor itself, however.

 

Has anyone ever encountered this? I realize that most people don't use the older editor, but it's just the fastest way for me to work.

[FunkyFr3sh]

hm i actually had this problem in my VM too not long time ago, but cannot remember what caused it

 

what installer did you use to install the game?

[Princess Royal]

hm i actually had this problem in my VM too not long time ago, but cannot remember what caused it

 

what installer did you use to install the game?

 

Just the stock one, I believe. Like I downloaded the game and clicked 'run' or something along those lines.

[FunkyFr3sh]

problem solved, download the game again from here: http://cncnet.org/download

[Princess Royal]

problem solved, download the game again from here: http://cncnet.org/download

 

Thank you very much!