If you followed our advice and downloaded Tiberian Sun from, then you shouldn’t have to apply any additional patches or fixes to play the game. In Windows 7 or 8, you can try temporarily re-enabling the secdrv service or uninstalling Windows update number 3086255, but given that this game has been released for free with the copy protection removed, please use the download link given above to download and install the game and keep your original CD as a collectors item. Furthermore, since the software that facilitated this copy protection caused security vulnerabilities, Microsoft have since patched it out in Windows 7 and 8 too. However, Command and Conquer – Tiberian Sun uses an antiquated form of copy protection (Safedisc) that is no longer compatible with Windows 10. Of course, if you have an original CD version of the game already, or a copy from a compilation such as the “First Decade” boxed set, you can use that too.

The download version also includes the “Firestorm” game expansion. The installer provided at that link will allow you to install the entire game, along with several important patches and updates that allow for a smoother experience on modern PCs. Several sites now offer Tiberian Sun as a free download, though the original mirror at EA.com seems to be down at the moment. No need to track down an old CD-ROM this time! Downloading and Installing Like Red Alert, Tiberian Sun has also been released into the public domain, meaning anyone can freely and legally download a copy.

Boasting a revised game engine, new unit types and variable terrain, the game went on to become a smash hit. Electronic Arts seemingly unstoppable Command and Conquer franchise spawned yet another sequel in 1999. Genre: Real Time Strategy, Strategy Release Year: 1999 Developer: Westwood Studios Publisher: Electronic Arts Age Rating: 12+ Playability Status: Perfect Tested On: Windows 10 圆4, Windows 8 圆4 Availability: Officially released for free

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