First of all, to run this program you need java installed.
Secondly, you need CO version 5096. 97 does not work, atleast not for me, since it does not find the monsters.
Thirdly, you need to place the cid-installation inside the conquer folder.
Fourthly, if you keep getting disconnected you might have forgotten to type !refresh when you start botting.
Fiftly, mrbasharking have created a cid-launcher which will enable you to pick up some more items(weapons and talismans mainly RUES). Install it in your conquer folder.
Run the CID-launcher, choose which items you wish to pick up(you can read more about it in his thread) and then run CO from the launcher.
You can find his thread here:
Good luck!