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GenTool Documentation

Install Instructions & Tips

Steps for automatic install method

  1. Download GenTool as EXE Installer
  2. Run the executable and follow the instructions
  3. Restart the game

Steps for manual install method

  1. Download GenTool as ZIP file
  2. Open the ZIP archive
  3. Extract d3d8.dll into the Generals and/or Zero Hour install directory
  4. Restart the game

Steps for GenPatcher install method

  1. Temporarily turn off the anti-virus scanner if necessary
  2. Download GenPatcher
  3. Run GenPatcher
  4. Click the Install GenTool button
  5. Restart the game

Common game install directories

  • C:\Program Files (x86)\EA Games\Command & Conquer Generals Zero Hour
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\EA Games\Command & Conquer The First Decade\Command & Conquer™ Generals Zero Hour
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\Command and Conquer Generals Zero Hour\Command and Conquer Generals Zero Hour
  • C:\Program Files\EA Games\Command and Conquer Generals Zero Hour\Command and Conquer Generals Zero Hour
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Command & Conquer Generals - Zero Hour

Common user data directories

  • %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Command and Conquer Generals Data
  • %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Command and Conquer Generals Zero Hour Data

Generals Zero Hour Install Check List


Does not apply when using GenPatcher and its Apply Fixes button.
  1. Remove dbghelp.dll in game install directory to avoid crash on boot
  2. Remove EngineBrowser.dll in Generals install directory to avoid crash on quit
  3. Remove Data\INI\INIZH.big in game install directory to avoid crash on boot
  4. Add missing IdealStaticGameLOD = High Options.ini entry in user data directory to avoid crash
  5. Add monitor supported Resolution = X Y Options.ini entry in user data directory to avoid crash
  6. Add -win -quickstart to Desktop Game Shortcut via right click > Properties > Shortcut > Target
  7. Run DatGen.exe in game install directory to fix exploding buildings
  8. Run GameRangerDirectConnectFixer.exe when using non-English game install with GameRanger
  9. Install Generals Proxy Launcher to run the game windowed with GameRanger
  10. Install GenTool to improve game functionality
  11. Install No CD Generals.exe for Generals to avoid SecuRom issues and TUC version mismatch
  12. Install No CD Generals.exe for Zero Hour to avoid SecuRom issues