Help

[Pee Wee]

I re-installed Diablo II LoD but I can't play it because whenever I start it up I get an error saying I don't have Directdraw...I have been looking for this but none of the downloads I have tried have worked.

My friend sent me a file, a copy of directdraw but I don't know what to do with it. when I double click it makes me do "open with" and I suck with computers when it comes to "techy stuff"

I really want to start playing so any help would be greatly appreciated. :grunt

 

[LordNevar]

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/directx/default.mspx

 

[Pee Wee]

That's where I went first, my information bar thing doesn't pop up (it used to) and the alternate method...I don't know what code I am supposed to enter.

And when it says hit 'continue' to go to the validation process I got a "page cannot be displayed"

 

[LordNevar]

http://download.microsoft.com/downl...-8a69-5ab32330a5c7/directx_apr2007_redist.exe

 

[Pee Wee]

Page can't be displayed ><

 

[LordNevar]

There is no page, it's a direct download link. If you can't open a direct download than there are bigger problems with your computer than just Direct Draw failing to load.

 

[Pee Wee]

Well do you have any idea what's wrong or how to fix it?

I recently had to do a system recovery, so maybe that helps?

 

[LordNevar]

Format C: ???????

No idea, and I don't have the time to help you unfortunately. I have a plan to catch in 2 hours, so I must be heading out. I am sure Zoltar could probably help you out. So I will leave you in his capable hands.

 

[Pee Wee]

Ok thanks for the help, happy flying.

 

[T3h Sorrow]

re reformat.

then re reinstall d2. see if it works.

 

[Pee Wee]

I'm trying that now, after it finished with D2 (not exp) I got the same message as before.

"No Video Modes" and "This Computer Cannot Run D2"

 

[T3h Sorrow]

hmmm.... im stumped :-/. jusr wait for zoltar or x42bn6.

sorry pee wee herman

 

[Darkmatter]

What kind of video card do you have, and what format is the file you downloaded?

 

[LordNevar]

Make sure you have the right video drivers, and they are upto date. Check with Windows Update to make sure you have all the latest updates for your PC. If you are still having troubles, post a snap shot of the error, or more information about the error and we will try to help you more from there.

 

[x42bn6]

Right-click Desktop > Properties > Settings > Advanced > Tell me the full text of the title bar.*

 

[Pee Wee]

I got it to work, just had to re-install and register again, weird, but atleast I can play now.

Thanks for all the help everyone.

 

[Darkmatter]

Blizzards products are odd, but they are fun.

 

[SpAwNtHeKiLlEr]

Blizzard products can be ****ed up at times but rule. And they better come out with d3 and starcraft ghost