For LAN play without CnCNet, use the wsock32.dll from the V2 pack and run RA2MD.exe -LAN from command line.

, run it, and point it to your game folder. It will automatically apply the necessary fixes for Windows 10. CnCNet Community Forums

However, the pursuit of these fixes also highlights the enduring legacy of the Command & Conquer community. Because the original developer, Westwood Studios, is no longer active, the responsibility of preserving the game has fallen to enthusiasts. These "Win10 Fixed" versions are the result of thousands of hours of reverse engineering. They represent a collective effort to ensure that one of the most balanced and creative RTS expansions ever made does not become "abandonware" simply because of a change in Windows versions.

Modern multi-core processors often cause the game to run agonizingly slow, especially during heavy combat.

To configure these settings, right-click on each .exe file and select "Properties". Then, navigate to the "Compatibility" tab and apply the following changes:

Move the contents of the "Win10 Fixed V2" folder into your main game directory.