Command and Conquer first decade errors on Vista

If you've ever gotten a "fatal string error" while trying to start this game in Vista, the fix is quite simple. All you have to do is run the exe file in administrator mode. So for example if you have a shortcut to the C&C exe file on your desktop, simplr right click it and hit " run as administrator. This should fix the problem. There has been mention about a patch but I think this method is much easier.