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= Installation & other guides = |
= Installation & other guides = |
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== How-to install Project Diablo 2 == |
== How-to install Project Diablo 2 == |
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See: '''[https://discord.com/channels/701658302085595158/773733255811039273 #how-to-install]''' channel on Discord. |
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Project Diablo 2 is a free mod but it requires a legitimate install of Legacy Diablo 2 and Lord of Destruction '''(not Resurrected)''' from Blizzard. If you do not own a copy or need to purchase a new copy, use the links below. |
* Project Diablo 2 is a free mod but it requires a legitimate install of Legacy Diablo 2 and Lord of Destruction '''(not Resurrected)''' from Blizzard. If you do not own a copy or need to purchase a new copy, use the links below. |
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https://us.shop.battle.net/en-us/product/diablo-ii |
:: https://us.shop.battle.net/en-us/product/diablo-ii |
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Example: C:\Games\<name of game>. For this guide we will be using "C:\Games\Diablo II" as the install location. |
Example: C:\Games\<name of game>. For this guide we will be using "C:\Games\Diablo II" as the install location. |
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# Make sure you have a legal purchased copy of Diablo II and Lord of Destruction as stated above. |
# Make sure you have a legal purchased copy of Diablo II and Lord of Destruction as stated above. |
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# Install Diablo II and when prompted, change the installation directory to C:\Games – '''the installation path should update to C:\Games\Diablo II – if not, create the Games or Games\Diablo II folder and try again.''' |
# Install Diablo II and when prompted, change the installation directory to C:\Games – '''the installation path should update to C:\Games\Diablo II – if not, create the Games or Games\Diablo II folder and try again.''' |
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# Install the Lord of Destruction expansion. It should automatically detect the Diablo II installation folder. |
# Install the Lord of Destruction expansion. It should automatically detect the Diablo II installation folder. |
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# Create an exception in your anti-virus for the '''Diablo II''' folder. '''See: [[#How-to create an exception in Windows Security/Defender]]''' |
# Create an exception in your anti-virus for the '''Diablo II''' folder. '''See: [[#How-to create an exception in Windows Security/Defender]]''' |
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# '''If you had any other previous Exceptions made from other guides and troubleshooting, makes sure to update them to the folder path you've just installed to.''' |
# '''If you had any other previous Exceptions made from other guides and troubleshooting, makes sure to update them to the folder path you've just installed to.''' |
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# Install the PD2 Launcher – browse to the location you installed Diablo II (C:\Games\Diablo II in this example) if it does not find it automatically. |
# Install the PD2 Launcher – browse to the location you installed Diablo II (C:\Games\Diablo II in this example) if it does not find it automatically. |
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# '''Optional:''' Set the game to run in compatibility mode. '''See: [[#How-to run the game with different compatibility settings]]''' |
# '''Optional:''' Set the game to run in compatibility mode. '''See: [[#How-to run the game with different compatibility settings]]''' |