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Jan 21 2026 03:33pm
i tried to install my old d2, with my old keys, and it dont even start, a box with ???? appears, problem with windows 11 ?
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Jan 21 2026 07:08pm
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)
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Jan 21 2026 07:29pm
go to battle.net and you can download it with your cdkeys from there.
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Jan 22 2026 05:26am
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
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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)


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

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Jan 22 2026 05:32am
Have you tried the glide wrapper ? maybe just a compatibility issues that could be fixed with this.
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Jan 22 2026 05:37am
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
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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
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Jan 22 2026 06:01am
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 :p

This post was edited by corsaire on Jan 22 2026 06:03am
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Jan 22 2026 06:07am
it's bit confusing yes

https://ibb.co/mCFgmkGh

edit : re edit : nothing :p


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

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