This guide will show you how to install Command & Conquer for DOS and its The Covert Operations expansion pack.
On modern systems, it is impossible to run applications which are meant for DOS without using a tool like DOSBox-staging. For information on how to use it, check out their official tutorial.
- Insert either Command & Conquer disc to the CD/DVD drive.
- Run setup.exe and install the game.
- Repeat steps 2-3 with The Covert Operations disc.
- Patch the game to version 1.22, the latest official patch. (mirrors)
- Run the game through a DOSBox batch file pointing to C&C.exe.