Fix mss32.dll Missing Error in Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2

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This solution fixes mss32.dll errors for 90%+ of Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 players.

### Download Links (Official Microsoft)

- 64-bit: RAD Game Tools (bundled with games) x64 - 32-bit: RAD Game Tools (bundled with games) x86

### Installation Steps

Step 1: Download BOTH the x64 and x86 versions (yes, even on 64-bit Windows)

Step 2: Close Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 and Steam/Epic/GOG completely

Step 3: Run the x64 installer first, then the x86 installer

Step 4: Restart your computer (important!)

Step 5: Launch Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2

Why both versions? Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 may include both 32-bit and 64-bit components. Installing both ensures complete compatibility.

If the runtime installation didn't help, your game files may be corrupted.

### For Steam: 1. Open Steam �?Library 2. Right-click Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 �?Properties 3. Go to Installed Files tab 4. Click "Verify integrity of game files" 5. Wait for verification (5-30 minutes depending on game size) 6. Restart Steam and try launching

### For Epic Games: 1. Open Epic Games Launcher �?Library 2. Click the three dots (�? next to Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 3. Select Manage �?Verify 4. Wait for the process to complete

### For GOG Galaxy: 1. Open GOG Galaxy �?Select Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 2. Click Settings icon (⚙️) 3. Select Manage Installation �?Verify / Repair

Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 has some known issues that can cause DLL errors:

### Known Issues 1. Game runs too fast on modern PCs (use GameRanger or CnCNet) 2. Black screen issues (apply ddraw fix) 3. Origin version has additional DRM issues

### Performance Tips 1. Use CnCNet for online multiplayer 2. Apply ts-ddraw or cnc-ddraw for modern compatibility 3. Run in Windows XP SP3 compatibility mode

### Community Resources For additional help: CnCNet, r/commandandconquer, ModDB

If you're seeing mss32.dll errors, you might also encounter issues with these related files:

- mss64.dll: Part of the same runtime package - mssa3d.dll: Part of the same runtime package - mssdsp.dll: Part of the same runtime package

The solution above (installing RAD Game Tools (bundled with games)) will fix ALL of these errors at once.

### Before Installing New Games 1. Install all Visual C++ Redistributable versions (2008, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2015-2022) 2. Install DirectX End-User Runtime 3. Keep GPU drivers updated

### Antivirus Configuration Add your games folder to antivirus exceptions: - C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\ - C:\Program Files\Epic Games\ - C:\GOG Games\

### After Windows Updates Run sfc /scannow in an admin command prompt after major Windows updates to repair any corrupted system files.