When wine is installed it should be easy to install Diablo. Likely all you need to do is insert the cd and click on the install/setup to install. It will likely create a desktop icon to launch the game if not it would be in the wine menu and then in one of the folders in the wine section.
I have not used the Virtual Box. The site should have the information on using the program.
You also have another option is to not use Virtual Box and install Ubuntu directly into Windows. It installs like a windows program and can be uninstalled in windows. I have not used that feature. I believe you would need to restart the computer and then you choose Ubuntu at the start. I think this method might be easier.
Hey thanks a lot...This will be my first time using Ubuntu =) And i will try
You also have another option is to not use Virtual Box and install Ubuntu directly into Windows. It installs like a windows program and can be uninstalled in windows. I have not used that feature. I believe you would need to restart the computer and then you choose Ubuntu at the start. I think this method might be easier.
this one i guess. Looks like much more easier. I have an Diablo CD which is burned by me 3 or 4 days ago, im gonna use it i guess...When i complete to install the Ubuntu installer ofcourse. Lets see what happens
Well i did install the Ubuntu and im on Ubuntu now actually ! =) Now what to do ? I can't execute .exe files which is includes setup.exe, autorun.exe install.exe etc...Help?
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Well i did install the Ubuntu and im on Ubuntu now actually ! =) Now what to do ? I can't execute .exe files which is includes setup.exe, autorun.exe install.exe etc...Help?
Sorry for that i understand it now i mean what to do I installed Wine successfully, then installed Diablo too. But when i try to play it, there is just black screen. But fullscreen this time and there is sound of the game i hear. How can i fix it?
VirtualBox (OS emulator) will run Ubuntu (OS) as a window in Windows. Then you can install Diablo in Ubuntu. This is the easiest way to do it that is pretty much guaranteed to work.
What graphics card do you have in your machine? (Right Click "Computer" -> Left Click "Properties" -> Left Click "Device Manager" on left -> Left Click "Display Adapters")
I have Nvidia GeForce GTS 250, Windows 7 Home Basic 32 Bit, 4 GB Ram
You can always download Wubi and run it from Ubuntu Just temporary until you are bored.
I dont know what u r talking about = ) I think u suggest a different operating system...No thanks, it not worths kinda game like this, which is ruined by Blizzard by not taking care of it... = )
nobody can seriously expect official patches for 15 year old games so they can work on current operating systems
anyway, Diablo 1 can work on Windows 7.
OS Name: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
OS Version: 6.1.7600 N/A Build 7600
System Type: x64-based PC
=== DIABLO ===
Diablo - installed fine (worked out of the box, no colour issue)
Installed patch 1.09 (caused colour problem)
Fixed colour issue by ticking all check boxes under "settings" in the compatibility tab of the properties box of the diablo.exe and leaving open the screen resolution window in the background (if someone can tell me why leaving the screen resolution window open helped, and it did :huh:, I would be grateful)
there's a thread talking about solutions (mostly to color issues) here.
also, in Windows 7 you should always run setup as admin or you may have weird problems (thanks Microsoft /irony off).
it may be irrelevant but since we can't be sure of anything, you should update your graphics drivers. worst case scenario you have less graphic bugs in more recent games
My graphic drivers up to date.
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Diablo - installed fine (worked out of the box, no colour issue)
Installed patch 1.09 (caused colour problem)
Fixed colour issue by ticking all check boxes under "settings" in the compatibility tab of the properties box of the diablo.exe and leaving open the screen resolution window in the background (if someone can tell me why leaving the screen resolution window open helped, and it did :huh:, I would be grateful)
About this one, i tried ticking all check boxes and tried also resolution screen windows in the background, nothing helped...
You can always download Wubi and run it from Ubuntu Just temporary until you are bored.
I dont know what u r talking about = ) I think u suggest a different operating system...No thanks, it not worths kinda game like this, which is ruined by Blizzard by not taking care of it... = )
Of course it is possible, people have got it working before. The problem varies from case to case though, making it really hard to troubleshoot.
Believe me, on my computer there is no way! =) I tried 4 different Diablo versions, non of them worked. Tried almost every possible solution, compatibility options, disabling aero, disconnect from internet while install, use patch, use crack etc. Nothing solves my problem
Game Booster can be used to shut down unnecessary processes like Aero (and identify them easily). Although the desktop option Windows Basic should shut down Aero as well (i think). Another advantage of Game Booster is that if you check everything, then there will be nothing other than system processes running in the background. It will shut down everything that could prevent D1 from working properly, excluding antivirus and firewall.
You can try downloading a pre-installed Diablo 1, but that might be hard to find. If you have another computer you could install it there and then transfer the folder through a USB stick or something. You might need to run a Registry Cleaner afterwards to fix errors. That should eliminate every installing issue. Actually, I'd run something like CCleaner anyway because it can often fix a lot of hidden problems.
You are saying that you don't have any antivirus, that is not something I recommend. There is no way to be sure if there are viruses preventing you from playing. If that is the case there is nothing we can do for you. Try Avast.
Thanks but, im off. Nothing works, im trying to figure out whats going on that game, cant understand what is problem. So, i think there is no way to play Diablo on Windows 7 Home Basic...Im done...
The location where it wants to load looks like it is not protected from Windows.
I would explore the CD and not let Windows launch it automatically. I would right click on Setup or install icon in the cd and choose run as administrator. It might be that windows/antivirus might be blocking the access to the registry.
I would also try installing without the antivirus active (make sure you are not connected to internet and to remember to turn it back on after install)
I dont have any antivirus program installed on my system. So gonna try that run as administrator thing before the installment
The location where it wants to load looks like it is not protected from Windows.
I would explore the CD and not let Windows launch it automatically. I would right click on Setup or install icon in the cd and choose run as administrator. It might be that windows/antivirus might be blocking the access to the registry.
I would also try installing without the antivirus active (make sure you are not connected to internet and to remember to turn it back on after install)
Well tried all your suggestions. First disconnected from Internet, then run Setup as administrator, (still unclickable Browse button appears) installed. Then run the shortcut as administrator, when it didnt work, used compatibility options too. Non of them work unfortunately...
And about registry, game creates lots of registry when i search on Regedit. I think it doesnt about registry...
And what a shame, I cant even get into main screen, since i tried thousands of solutions.
I know someone at the Keep is having the same issue with Diablo 1 on windows 7.
In the control panel where you can control preferences for the desktop. Change it to Windows Basic.
It looks like it is crashing during the Install. It might be that windows is blocking the program from installing in windows. Try installing the game directly to c:/games or some other folder. If it is still crashing it could be that Windows 7 is not compatible with Diablo 1. Remember Diablo 1 is about 15 years old
Thanks for your try. But non of your solutions are working unfortunately...What a shame, i cant play Diablo lol.
By the way im downloading the Diablo 4th time, as torrent. Lets see what happens...
(About installing, i cant choose destination folder while installing, that feature kinda closed and you cant click on Browse to change destination folder, weird i know.)
Here is some screenshots from installing screen. Taken from the website which im downloaded Diablo for last time.
Strange. My next guess is that the Window Manager (Windows Aero) is messing it up. You can turn it off manually, or use a program like Game Booster.
It could also be that your video card doesn't support SVGA which is required for Diablo 1.
Other than that I have no idea. It would help if you could translate the error message.
How can i turn it off?
By the way, there is no error message. As i said, its a normal shutdown message when a program crashes, nothing special i mean. I think it says in english "Diablo going to be closed." or sth like that...
The worst thing here is, cant figure out what is the problem and its really pisses me off...
Strange. My next guess is that the Window Manager (Windows Aero) is messing it up. You can turn it off manually, or use a program like Game Booster.
It could also be that your video card doesn't support SVGA which is required for Diablo 1.
Other than that I have no idea. It would help if you could translate the error message.
By the way, are you sure of that my video card doesnt supports SVGA ? I dont know what it is but i guess its supports SVGA thing. And i think i dont need to get a program like Game Booster i have 4 gigs of RAM already If its a solution thing sorry ofc.
I installed Diablo, but cant play...When i try to start the game, its like entering the game but 2-3 seconds later desktop shows itself. And Diablo kinda crashes...
Try opening firefox into fullscreen, then start diablo 1, so the desktop doesn't show. I don't have the exact same error as you do, but several old programs I have fail to work properly unless I have a window covering the desktop completely.
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Hey thanks a lot...This will be my first time using Ubuntu =) And i will try
this one i guess. Looks like much more easier. I have an Diablo CD which is burned by me 3 or 4 days ago, im gonna use it i guess...When i complete to install the Ubuntu installer ofcourse. Lets see what happens
Well i did install the Ubuntu and im on Ubuntu now actually ! =) Now what to do ? I can't execute .exe files which is includes setup.exe, autorun.exe install.exe etc...Help?
Sorry for that i understand it now i mean what to do
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So? what you suggest..
I dont know how to do it, any guides?
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I have Nvidia GeForce GTS 250, Windows 7 Home Basic 32 Bit, 4 GB Ram
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VirtualBox ? problem solved ? nothing solved
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My graphic drivers up to date.
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About this one, i tried ticking all check boxes and tried also resolution screen windows in the background, nothing helped...
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I dont know what u r talking about = ) I think u suggest a different operating system...No thanks, it not worths kinda game like this, which is ruined by Blizzard by not taking care of it... = )
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Believe me, on my computer there is no way! =) I tried 4 different Diablo versions, non of them worked. Tried almost every possible solution, compatibility options, disabling aero, disconnect from internet while install, use patch, use crack etc. Nothing solves my problem
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Thanks but, im off. Nothing works, im trying to figure out whats going on that game, cant understand what is problem. So, i think there is no way to play Diablo on Windows 7 Home Basic...Im done...
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I dont have any antivirus program installed on my system. So gonna try that run as administrator thing before the installment
Well tried all your suggestions. First disconnected from Internet, then run Setup as administrator, (still unclickable Browse button appears) installed. Then run the shortcut as administrator, when it didnt work, used compatibility options too. Non of them work unfortunately...
And about registry, game creates lots of registry when i search on Regedit. I think it doesnt about registry...
And what a shame, I cant even get into main screen, since i tried thousands of solutions.
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Thanks for your try. But non of your solutions are working unfortunately...What a shame, i cant play Diablo lol.
By the way im downloading the Diablo 4th time, as torrent. Lets see what happens...
(About installing, i cant choose destination folder while installing, that feature kinda closed and you cant click on Browse to change destination folder, weird i know.)
Here is some screenshots from installing screen. Taken from the website which im downloaded Diablo for last time.
HERE:
Look, not clickable 'Browse' as i said.
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How can i turn it off?
By the way, there is no error message. As i said, its a normal shutdown message when a program crashes, nothing special i mean. I think it says in english "Diablo going to be closed." or sth like that...
The worst thing here is, cant figure out what is the problem and its really pisses me off...
By the way, are you sure of that my video card doesnt supports SVGA ? I dont know what it is but i guess its supports SVGA thing. And i think i dont need to get a program like Game Booster i have 4 gigs of RAM already
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Windows 7 Home Basic 32 Bit
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Tried it now, doesnt works
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There is no video test option. Nor any .exe files in the folder... I tried almost all compatibility options but still cant play the game...
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Well its simply says Diablo crashed and gonna close, simple error report