C&C: Red Alert 2 Startup Problem

[zzzaap 0]

Here's my problem:

I just installed C&C: Red Alert 2. When i try to play it, the launch screen appears, I wait for 3-5 min for the game to start, but, theni find out that the program freezes. No error appears at all.

 

The copy I have is bought from the store.

 

The following is what i have

Processor: AMD Athlon XP 2700+

RAM: 2.17 GHz, 768 MB

Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 128MB

Operator System: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2)

 

[Wilhelmus 1]

Create shortcut for the game executable.

Right click it and select Properties.

Click Compatibility tab. Try running the game in Windows 98/ME mode.

Also, try up[censored] it via updater provided with the game.