i tried to install my old d2, with my old keys, and it dont even start, a box with ???? appears, problem with windows 11 ?

It is totally possible windows 11 does not work for installing diablo 2 from the CDs.
Seems like windows 11 does not support older version of directX.
Maybe run the installer in windows xp (sp2) compatibility mode.

Other possible options :
-run a virtual machine with windows XP/7/10
-try linux, diablo 2 works fine in WINE. (warning Windows 11 likes to randomly remove linux partitions)

go to battle.net and you can download it with your cdkeys from there.

i'm trying but when i launch d2 i have this :

https://ibb.co/4R0ydhxj

yes,last option
Microsoft virtual station is enough or i should use vmware ?

Have you tried the glide wrapper ? maybe just a compatibility issues that could be fixed with this.

i dont even know whats the glide wrapper sry

i copied d2music.mpq from my old iso to d2 install directory only

Look up on google, sven glide wrapper. This is absolutly needed
And its approved & authorized uses from blizzard, you cannot get banned for this

Its to make your diablo 2 runs on (glide) like its intended to be, because it was never meant to be direct 3d. This gives you the best color/frame per second and much sharper darkness

You will need to either look up how-to for the install or take time to read the txt files explications that comes with the download. Its not that complicated but when you never done it can be confusing

it's bit confusing yes

https://ibb.co/mCFgmkGh

edit : re edit : nothing

This post was edited by corsaire on Jan 22 2026 06:03am

https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/d2r/t/svens-glide-wrapper-setup-guide/68

here is how-to guide. if you still have issues