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Looks like EA now worry too much about external downloads, even if they were 100% legal and made under their own permission...

Actually, this says alot about them...

https://rumble.com/v2xcf04-how-to-install-red-alert-2-and-yuris-revenge-from-your-old-cds-on-windows-1.html

lol I've made that video, I found out that workaround after investigating alot but stupid YT removed it. That's why I uploaded to rumble.

Not sure if Olaf will like it though.

lol Rizla that old dog...  he gave me a few warnings too 

I really think this site should revive too. I'm considering to play some on XWiS, for pure nostalgia of the original user interface, but when I see all the lobbies are empty I get over it  

2005-2007 were the best years 

Do a fresh install of Ra2/YR from EA.

Install CnCNet Client.

Right after, download and install the XWiS Ra2 Multiplayer from the downloads section on this forum, overwriting the original installation on the same folder.

This used to work for me before.

Cheers

EDIT: I just realized that the Ra2 XWiS download link is broken, it's giving 404 error. Has something gone wrong Olaf? 

After reading this, I believe that EA wants ppl to buy the game again along with the whole Ultimate Collection, even if you have had physical copy of the game, and they won't give you support if the game doesnt work good on your new PC.

If you ppl are happy with this go ahead and buy it but I strongly believe it's bull@%#! and a lack of respect for their fans/buyers.

Olaf has retired download link for YR, probably under EA's will, and the few abandoneware websites where you could get the game are being re-directed to Origin.

However if you spend some time looking, you still can find some Youtube vids with links on description to sites such as mega or mediafire where the game is still 'downloadable'.

Cheers!

PS: Don't even bother to try running the old CD's on your Win10/11 PC or buying a CD drive at all, as the old CD's have a copy protection that Windows10 simply don't recognize.