How do i make diablo 2 work on vista

Right-click the icon, select properties, then check the color option under the compatibility tab. If that's not the case then I don't know dude. Move on from the old school games. Try to run it in compatibility mode. HTWingNut , Jan 26, You must log in or sign up to reply here. Show Ignored Content. Similar Threads - diablo vista. Replies: 4 Views: Share This Page Tweet.

I will take that back.. Doesn't work. I have an old copied installation of diablo II and it cannot identify my version. I am trying to install it but that error comes up. Can I create a iso for my originial game to work so I can install it or? Disable UAC or try running the setup. Hi thanx. Hmm weird i can get it to open now.

But i have to change the cd keys. Thing is gives me the same error to run the cd key program. Joined: Nov 8, Messages: 1, I've had it running with Vista on my wife's laptop without a problem. Joined: Mar 28, Messages: It's a newer version of Diablo with everything improved. It's probably in the bargain bins by now.

Joined: May 30, Messages: Jul1an , Mar 31, Active 8 years, 9 months ago. Viewed k times. Improve this question. Sathyajith Bhat 2, 11 11 gold badges 38 38 silver badges 61 61 bronze badges. Invader Skoodge Invader Skoodge Install Torchlight instead — Nick T.

LAN or Bnet cough reddit cough? Add a comment. Active Oldest Votes. In order to run Diablo 2 on my windows 7 PC, I did the following and this should work for Vista as well : Have the compatibility mode set to Windows XP Service Pack 3 Run in colours Disable Desktop composition Run this program as an administrator If you still run into issues, try keeping the Screen Resolution menu opened as you play. Improve this answer. This was the solution I used.

It made it run well enough to get the patch, which solved most of the other problems with colors and such. I'm actually running Diablo II in Vista without the first two steps compatibility mode is not checked and colors were not changed.

I didn't have to do squat on Win7. Shinrai Ditto. Install, VidTest, Run, done. Shinrai I've heard the same thing from other people. It seems it's just hit or miss. Show 2 more comments. Marty Marty 3, 9 9 gold badges 36 36 silver badges 63 63 bronze badges. This worked for me with no issues in Win 7 x Can you or someone else elaborate on this solution?

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