For those with same version, I got it to work. (Windows 10 64-bit)
It's the version with one CD with AOM and Titans Expansion.
I almost didn't try with the depressing mood here lol.
Process: (any of these steps could be unnecessary, I include them all)
Enabled DirectPlay (in Windows 10)
Put CD in, opened it to find AOMInstaller.
opened properties of AOMInstaller and put in in Win XP SP2 compatibility. Checked run as Admin box. (16 bit colors too, but the game allowed without)
Ran the installer. No problems.
Did not try the shortcut on desktop.
Found the aom application file in Program Files (x86)
properties...XP service pack 2 compatibility, run as admin
run. success. conquest.
I don't know if the disk security was not included on this version. But maybe it will help someone. My computer was recently wiped because of the anniversary update MBR FUBAR catastrophe.
Dude!!!! You are a god!!! My issue is resolved. Thank you.