If you encounter a black screen with sound still playing, try these quick fixes: Command & Conquer Red Alert™ 2 and Yuri's Revenge - Steam
How to actually install RA2 and play it? : r/commandandconquer If you encounter a black screen with sound
To download and install Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 and its expansion, Yuri’s Revenge If you encounter a black screen with sound
Use the CnCNet client to launch the game every time. Do not use the desktop shortcut EA gives you. If you encounter a black screen with sound