This guide will show you how to install Command & Conquer 3: Kane’s Wrath on modern operating systems, with different sections covering different releases of the game.
The game is an expansion pack for Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars, so make sure you install the base game before proceeding. The exception is the Steam version, which is configured not to require the base game.
Installation – retail DVD version
- Make sure that the retail DVD version of Tiberium Wars (the base game) is installed by these guidelines before proceeding.
- Insert the Kane’s Wrath disc to the DVD drive.
- Exit the autorun and run cnc3std.msi from the disc as administrator. (not applicable to Windows XP)
- Install the game.
- Download the installer for patch version 1.02, the latest official patch. (mirrors) Do not run it yet.
- Apply delcert to the patch setup file so that Windows will accept it (digital signatures are present but expired).
- Run the patch setup file.
- Browse to the game’s directory and set CNC3EP1.exe to always run as administrator. (not applicable to Windows XP)
- Run the game.
Installation – Steam version
- Download and install the game from within the Steam client.
- Browse to the game’s directory and set CNC3EP1.exe to always run as administrator. (not applicable to Windows XP)
- Run the game.
Installation – EA App version
- Make sure that the EA App version of Tiberium Wars (the base game) is installed by these guidelines before proceeding.
- Download and install the game from the EA App client.
- Browse to the game’s directory and set CNC3EP1.exe to always run as administrator. (not applicable to Windows XP)
- Run the game.
Multiplayer
For online multiplayer, please refer to the C&C:Online service.