Instructions:
Set the installation .EXE file on the CD to Win95 compatibility mode, and that allows you to install the game into your HD...restart comp if it says to do so.
Next you need to get a modified .DLL file released by Westwood Studios. And you can download that file HERE(
http://www.cncgames.com/downloads/CCGOLDXPPATCH.ZIP ). Zip file (14.5kb)
After downloading the file, unzip it. You'll find the .DLL file and a readme file. Just follow the instruction on where to place that file.
Finally, set your game compatibility to WIN95 and your all set to go. To set the compatibility mode, simply right click on the game "shortcut" icon, click on "properties", then click on the compatibility tab in the properties window. Click the Run in compatibility mode check box. Select Windows 95 Compatibility Layer from the dropdown menu. Click OK. This should work for the original Red Alert and C&C Gold games.