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= Installation & other guides =
== How-to install Project Diablo 2 ==
* 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.
'''Illegitimate cd-keys will result in the banning of your account.''' This will not be reversed but you are allowed to properly purchase a new copy and create a new account.▼
▲* '''Illegitimate cd-keys will result in the banning of your account.''' This will not be reversed but you are allowed to properly purchase a new copy and create a new account.
:: https://us.shop.battle.net/en-us/product/diablo-ii
:: https://us.shop.battle.net/en-us/product/diablo-ii-lord-of-destruction▼
▲https://us.shop.battle.net/en-us/product/diablo-ii-lord-of-destruction
* If you already own the game you can use this link to check your keys. If you have Physical copies go to Account Overview to Redeem your cd-keys and download the digital installers. ▼
:: https://account.battle.net/games#classic-game-accounts▼
▲If you already own the game you can use this link to check your keys. If you have Physical copies go to Account Overview to Redeem your cd-keys and download the digital installers.
▲https://account.battle.net/games#classic-game-accounts
* '''You must use an English installer.''' To select the
:: https://www.blizzard.com/en-us/download/▼
▲'''You must use an English installer.''' To select the English (enUS), click the small gear icon next to the game's download link. You can also try the enGB (English EU) version which has fixed some additional issues for others.
▲https://www.blizzard.com/en-us/download/
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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.
# 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 the Lord of Destruction expansion. It should automatically detect the Diablo II installation folder.
#: '''----- IMPORTANT ------'''
# Create an exception in your anti-virus for the '''Diablo II''' folder. '''See: [[#How-to create an exception in Windows Security/Defender]]'''
# '''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.'''
#: '''----- IMPORTANT ------'''
# 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.
# '''Optional:''' Set the game to run in compatibility mode. '''See: [[#How-to run the game with different compatibility settings]]'''
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