1. Multiple D2 - The Summit
Running multiple D2's on one comp
This is the single installation method, I.E. you only need to install Diablo once. You will need TWO (2) (or more) sets of CD keys, Classic and LOD. If your computer can handle it and you have more the two sets of keys, you can start up even more Diablo's:
1. Get the CDKey Refiller from Onlyer's Pack here:
http://www.battleforums.com/staff/diablo/OnlyerPack.zip
(Makes an .mpq file with the 2nd CD key)
2. Unzip the files somewhere (Diablo II folder).
3. Edit auto-cdkey.reg file with Notepad.
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owner=The name that will show up if someone try to use ur key
d2cdkeympq=The filename the Diablo classic cd keys will store in. (cdkey.mpq)
d2xcdkeympq=The filename the Diablo Lod cd keys will store in (cdkey.mpq)
d2cdkey= EnterYourDiabloClassicKey
d2xcdkey=EnterYourDiabloLodKey
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4. Copy the cdkey.mpq file to your Diablo2 folder.
5. Open d2-cdkey.exe file and refill both keys.
6. Unzip D2Loader from the .zip that you downloaded earlier.
(Makes it possible to load more then one Diablo2 game)
7. Extract the files (Diablo II Folder).
8. Make a backup of your Diablo II.exe file.
9. Move the Diablo II.exe file from D2loader folder to your Diablo II folder.
This is how I did it and it´s works fine for me.
If you wanto run two Diablo II games create 2 shortcut´s to the diablo2.exe and in the first write -w in the command line and write -w -mpq cdkey.mpq in the other shortcut command line.
If you want to run more then two Diablo's, rename the cdkey.mpq file you created to something like '1cdkey.mpq'. Follow the steps above to make another cdkey.mpq file. Have your first shortcut point to the Diablo2.exe file with the -w command line arguments. Have the second shortcut point to the Diablo II.exe file with the arguments -w -mpq cdkey.mpq and have the third shortcut point to the Diablo II.exe file with the command line argument -w -mpq 1cdkey.mpq. You can do this for as many CD keys you have. You will have to have a damn good computer to run more the two Diablo's though. If you don't know how to add command line arguments to a shortcut, then this is not for you. Play one Diablo and enjoy being the suck.
*Revised by SweatyOgre on 6/26/05*
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9. How to run Diablo II without a CD, using d2loader!
Things you'll need:
- the Diablo II LoD CD
- the Diablo II Play CD (Classic)
- D2Loader
- The CDKey refiller
- a brain
- 15 minutes of concentration
Remember: I took the time to write this tutorial, know you should at least take it to *read* what I've written. thanks
Lets get started!
a) Getting the different files
First off, you have to get all the necessary files and stuff that I told you.
- The 2 CD's *with their cdkeys* (you'll need them both, the Classic and Lod cdkey, i'll tell you why you need them later on)
- You can download d2loader here and the cdkey refiller here.
b) Installing d2loader and the cdkey refiller
- Unzip both files into seperate folders and copy ALL the extracted files into your Diablo II folder (i.e. C:\Program Files\Diablo II\)
- There should be a message about overwriting the old diablo II.exe File: Press OK and continue.
- Done
c) Copying the *.MPQ files into your harddisk
- Insert your Play CD into your drive and copy the files d2char.mpq & d2music.mpq into your Diablo II folder
- When it has finished copying, insert the LoD CD and copy the files d2xmusic.mpq & d2xvideo.mpq into the Diablo II folder aswell.
- Done!
d) CD Key injection
- Now that you have overwritten the mpq files, your cdkey that was saved in them has been lost. in this part of the tutorial, you'll need your cdkeys, so get them .
- Open your Diablo II folder and search for the auto-cdkey.reg file. DONT OPEN IT, but rightclick on it and select "Edit". Something like this will show up:
Code:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Blizzard Entertainment\Diablo II
"owner"="Onlyer"
"d2cdkeympq"="d2sfx.mpq"
"d2xcdkeympq"="d2char.mpq"
"d2cdkey"="Classic cd key here"
"d2xcdkey"="Expansion cd key here"
Change the owner entry and your cdkeys to something like this, but DONT TOUCH the entrys d2cdkeympq and d2xcdkeympq.
Code:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Blizzard Entertainment\Diablo II
"owner"="coolmission"
"d2cdkeympq"="d2sfx.mpq" <- dont touch it
"d2xcdkeympq"="d2char.mpq" <- dont touch it
"d2cdkey"="Insert your CLASSIC cdkey here without -"
"d2xcdkey"="Insert your LoD cdkey here without -"
- Now, save the file and doubleclick on the auto-cdkey.reg file and a message should appear that the information was successfully entered.
- Open the d2cdkey.exe file and click on REFILL BOTH CDKEYS. Another small window will pop up asking you for your Diablo II install directory. Choose your Diablo II folder and click OK.
- Done!
e) Thats all Folks!
You've successfully installed the nocd crack and can now play on battle.net
Credits: Meh (I wrote this guide in 40 Minutes )
~coolmission
at least he didnt take credits
