This guide will show you how to install Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars on modern operating systems, with different sections covering different releases of the game.
Installation – retail DVD version
- Make sure that the DirectX 9.0c end-user runtime libraries are installed by these guidelines before proceeding.
- Insert the Tiberium Wars 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.
- Patch the game to version 1.09, the latest official patch. (mirrors)
- Browse to the game’s directory and set CNC3.exe to always run as administrator. (not applicable to Windows XP)
- Run the game.
Installation – Steam and EA App versions
- Make sure that the DirectX 9.0c end-user runtime libraries are installed by these guidelines before proceeding.
- Download the game from the Steam or EA App client.
- Browse to the game’s directory and set CNC3.exe to always run as administrator.
- Run the game.
Multiplayer
For online multiplayer, please refer to the C&C:Online service.