Electronic Arts released the classic Command & Conquer Tiberian Dawn real-time strategy hit as a free download for the game's 12 anniversary.
In order for C&C GOLD to run on Windows XP, you will need to burn the ISO image onto a CD with a CD Burner and any "CD Burning Software" such as Nero, Alcohol, etc. There are also a few extra steps in order to make C&C GOLD run on Windows XP after you burn it to CD
Download Locations
GamersHell.com
Command & Conquer Windows XP Patch (15.88KB)
FilePlanet.com
The Full Free Game can be downloaded from Fileplanet here(1Gig File)
The instructions doc is here
EA has provided the original Command & Conquer Gold as a free download to celebrate its 12th B-day. It is compatible for Windows XP. This is the same version included with the collectors pack Command & Conquer: The First Decade.
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