If you have Windows 7 and have selected a desktop theme with rotating backgrounds, you should disable the desktop slideshow or switch to a desktop theme with a static background before playing Total Annihilation Zero (or Total Annihilation).

All resolutions and aspect ratios are supported by the game. It is recommended to select your display's native resolution. If you select a lower resolution, the game will crash when you select your Commander.

Total Annihilation Zero requires 1024×768 or higher in-game resolution.

Total Annihilation Zero installs to its own subfolder and does not overwrite or modify Total Annihilation nor does it conflict with other mods in any way.

Download and install the TA 3.1c Patch.

The expansions are not required to play TA Zero but if you don't install them the new maps will not be available.

(Optional) Install the Core Contingency and/or Battle Tactics expansion packs.

If you don't do this, maps from Total Annihilation will not be available unless you have the disc inserted.

(Optional) Relaunch the installer and do the Multiplayer Spawn.

Install Total Annihilation by selecting Regular Install.

Original CD version of Total Annihilation

You must ensure that your in-game resolution is set to 1024×768 or higher.You will be required to also download and install the TA Patch Resources if it is not already installed, which the TA Zero installer can do automatically.

Download Total Annihilation Zero and install.

Download Total Annihilation from GOG.com, Impulse, or other online retailers and install (GOG.com version highly recommended).

The installation procedure differs depending on the version of Total Annihilation you have.ĭigital Download versions of Total Annihilation To install Total Annihilation Zero, follow the instructions below.

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