How to Set Unlimited Cash in Command & Conquer Generals and Zero Hour

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Last Updated: September 3, 2025 Fact Checked

One of the cheats you can use in Generals Zero Hour is a cheat for unlimited money! This article will walk you through some easy steps to applying the cheat. These instructions are for Windows.

1

Open your data folder.

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\Documents and Settings\YourUserName\My Documents\Command & Conquer Generals Zero Hour Data\

2

Open Network.ini.

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3

Look for any line starting with "StartingCash".

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If you don't see it then just add a line at the end: "StartingCash = your amount"^{[1]
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- The line should look like: "StartingCash = 10000". The value could differ.

4

Change the value to your desired amount.

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If you do set the value too high then when you start the game you will see -1 as your starting cash. In this condition you have unlimited cash.

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Save the file.

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6

Start the game.

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7

Press ALT+Tab.

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Switch back to the game.

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Press Create Game.
- You will see the default 10000 starting cash. Don't worry; it's okay.

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Start the game.

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Now you will have the cash you set in the Network.ini File.
- Enjoy!

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Can I do this after downloading the game through Origin?

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It should work. The game files will be found under the "Origin" system folder.

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Can I still do this in the updated bundled version?

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Careful. If you set the cash to high and get the -1 unlimited cash in game the Computer players will surrender at game start.

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