If you're like me, then you can't get Diablo 2 to work, no matter what you do. All of the solutions on the internet simply did not work for me. However, I've found a universal solution to fix pretty much all of your screen problems. This is for singleplayer only. This will get you banned on Battle.net. One common solution is to run the game through Glide, but I found that it lowers the quality and performance of the game, and fullscreen does not support it, so I do not recommend it.
The Problem:
Black screen with Direct3D, rainbow colors with DirectDraw, low performance and quality with Glide, low resolution
The Solution:
1. Download Diablo II LoD 1.12 (not 1.13). The installer from the Battle.net site will install this.
2. Run D2VidTst.exe (located in the Diablo II folder). Set video mode to DirectDraw [2D].
3. Download D2MultiRes. Extract and place the files in your Diablo II folder
4. Right click D2MultiResGame.exe and click Properties. Select the Compatibility tab and set the program to be in compatibility mode for Windows XP (Service Pack 3). Also Disable desktop composition and Run this program as an administrator.
5. Create a shortcut to D2MultiResGame.exe. Right click the shortcut and click Properties. In the target field, place a -w at the end of the line. For example, C:Diablo IID2MultiResGame.exe' -w.
6. Download WindowedBorderlessGaming and extract the files anywhere you wish (I recommend the Diablo II folder)
7. Run Diablo 2 through the shortcut you created. It should be in windowed mode.
8. Open WindowedBorderlessGaming.exe, click the program's tray icon and select Add window, press F3 in the game
9. In Diablo 2, enter a singleplayer game and through the ESC menu, select Options > Video Options > Resolution. Select the resolution of your screen.
And there you go, you got Diablo 2 running in fullscreen with absolutely 0 problems. Just as a warning though, it looks a bit different with a higher resolution. It may take some time getting use to, but it's absolutely worth it if it means you can get a running Diablo 2.
If you find any problems, please let me know.
The Problem:
Black screen with Direct3D, rainbow colors with DirectDraw, low performance and quality with Glide, low resolution
The Solution:
1. Download Diablo II LoD 1.12 (not 1.13). The installer from the Battle.net site will install this.
2. Run D2VidTst.exe (located in the Diablo II folder). Set video mode to DirectDraw [2D].
3. Download D2MultiRes. Extract and place the files in your Diablo II folder
4. Right click D2MultiResGame.exe and click Properties. Select the Compatibility tab and set the program to be in compatibility mode for Windows XP (Service Pack 3). Also Disable desktop composition and Run this program as an administrator.
5. Create a shortcut to D2MultiResGame.exe. Right click the shortcut and click Properties. In the target field, place a -w at the end of the line. For example, C:Diablo IID2MultiResGame.exe' -w.
6. Download WindowedBorderlessGaming and extract the files anywhere you wish (I recommend the Diablo II folder)
7. Run Diablo 2 through the shortcut you created. It should be in windowed mode.
8. Open WindowedBorderlessGaming.exe, click the program's tray icon and select Add window, press F3 in the game
9. In Diablo 2, enter a singleplayer game and through the ESC menu, select Options > Video Options > Resolution. Select the resolution of your screen.
And there you go, you got Diablo 2 running in fullscreen with absolutely 0 problems. Just as a warning though, it looks a bit different with a higher resolution. It may take some time getting use to, but it's absolutely worth it if it means you can get a running Diablo 2.
If you find any problems, please let me know.
Diablo 2 showing off its stuff in 1280x1024. ModAuthor wrote: This unofficial 'patch' allows you to play Diablo II in resolutions other than 640x480 and 800x600. It is, for the most part, completed, but there are still a few issues that have not been worked out. This fantastic little utility for the Diablo 2 game allows you to play with much higher resolutions than the standard 800 x 600. D2MultiRes v1.01 - Diablo II Multiple Resolution Patch For Diablo II v1.12a This unofficial 'patch' allows you to play Diablo II in resolutions other than 640x480 and 800x600. Drakengard 3 usa iso.
Diablo 2 Multires 1.14d
On Mon, 18 Dec 2017 18:33:01 -0800 (PST), ericbb..@gmail.com
wrote:
>Can you please tell me how you got it to work?
>I'm completely lost
>
>Thanks
Yeah I know the feeling. I was lost too. Just to make sure we are on
the same page, I wanted the following three things. -->
1. Higher resolutions
2. Larger character inventory
3. Infinite Stash Space
If this is what you want, go to this site. I used these instructions
to get it working. Note that you must use patch version 1.12a or the
resolution mod will not work. -->
http://d2mods.info/forum/viewtopic.php?f=133&t=53627
Alternatively, go to this website for this mod instead. It is easier
to install and makes some interesting changes. It gives even MORE
character inventory space then the mod above. Also, each page of your
stash has more space in it. It also puts more slots on your mercenary
so he can equip more items. You can also use patches higher then
1.12a.
Note however, it has two disadvantages that I can see. You can't use
whatever resolution you want like you can with the above mod. And this
mod is not finished it. It does work however for the short time that I
tried it. -->
https://forums.beamdog.com/discussion/60524/diablo-ii-enhanced-edition
Whatever you decide, good luck.
wrote:
>Can you please tell me how you got it to work?
>I'm completely lost
>
>Thanks
Yeah I know the feeling. I was lost too. Just to make sure we are on
the same page, I wanted the following three things. -->
1. Higher resolutions
2. Larger character inventory
3. Infinite Stash Space
If this is what you want, go to this site. I used these instructions
to get it working. Note that you must use patch version 1.12a or the
resolution mod will not work. -->
http://d2mods.info/forum/viewtopic.php?f=133&t=53627
Alternatively, go to this website for this mod instead. It is easier
to install and makes some interesting changes. It gives even MORE
character inventory space then the mod above. Also, each page of your
stash has more space in it. It also puts more slots on your mercenary
so he can equip more items. You can also use patches higher then
1.12a.
Note however, it has two disadvantages that I can see. You can't use
whatever resolution you want like you can with the above mod. And this
mod is not finished it. It does work however for the short time that I
tried it. -->
https://forums.beamdog.com/discussion/60524/diablo-ii-enhanced-edition
Whatever you decide, good luck.