Compatibility settings don't work, all the do is change the message to that. With no compatibilty settings, I actually get a bit farther. I get past the blizzard logo and then the game encounters an error. I've emailed blizzard since their support section has NOTHING on this.
I patched to v1.09 btw.
I've tried using the CD, I've tried using an .iso image.. I've tried using the install directory. I changed the DiabloCD key value in the registry every time to the appropriate location.. Heck I even tried using my development HDD (D:\) thinking oh maybe it is looking where it shouldn't.
So I've got nowhere left to go before trying a virtual machine of windows 95 or something of that sort.
Again I've got Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3
Build 2600.xpsp.080413-2111(Service Pack 3) //In case anybody actually needs the build lol
There are several ways around this that I've done. The easiest of the few is, and I'm going to assume this is a legit copy, get a no-cd crack. I'm sure they're flying around the net somewhere. Here are the steps to follow (with the no-cd crack).
1. Install Diablo
2. Run the patch 1.09
3. Copy "Diabdat.mpq" from the diablo-CD, to your install directory
4. Copy the no-cd crack to your diablo directory and run
4. change your cd -path in your windows registry for the path of directory installation
5. run diablo.exe for fun
Odds are, the game can't recognize or register the .mpq file from the CD for various reasons. As the majority of the information is actually on the CD, instead of on the HDD, this causes issues.
Also, it's a 256 colour game, which could also cause some screen compatibility issues.
Good luck mate.
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I stumbled upon a small 2 liner post about this.. You can't run dual monitors because of the game being directdraw or something of that effect. I turned off compatibility mode stuck the cd in, disabled my widescreen monitor and launched the game, and it runs now.. Some jackass named "god" joined the game and somehow corrupted me and my friends saved games.. talk about no life, still trolling d1 *rolls eyes*
Thank goodness for doom gaze
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I patched to v1.09 btw.
I've tried using the CD, I've tried using an .iso image.. I've tried using the install directory. I changed the DiabloCD key value in the registry every time to the appropriate location.. Heck I even tried using my development HDD (D:\) thinking oh maybe it is looking where it shouldn't.
So I've got nowhere left to go before trying a virtual machine of windows 95 or something of that sort.
Again I've got Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3
Build 2600.xpsp.080413-2111(Service Pack 3) //In case anybody actually needs the build lol
Please help me!
1. Install Diablo
2. Run the patch 1.09
3. Copy "Diabdat.mpq" from the diablo-CD, to your install directory
4. Copy the no-cd crack to your diablo directory and run
4. change your cd -path in your windows registry for the path of directory installation
5. run diablo.exe for fun
Odds are, the game can't recognize or register the .mpq file from the CD for various reasons. As the majority of the information is actually on the CD, instead of on the HDD, this causes issues.
Also, it's a 256 colour game, which could also cause some screen compatibility issues.
Good luck mate.
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Those who stand for nothing will fall for anything.
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Thank goodness for doom gaze