Re: D2 on Winn 2000

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From: Mark Price
Date: Sun, 24 Aug 2003 16:41

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I downloaded it and unzipped it in my descent II folder. I can play but it
doesn't see my joystick. What have I missed?
Mark
"Thomas Otto" <my21stnewsg...@gmx.net> wrote in message
news:bi8u10$6egmb$1@ID-155110.news.uni-berlin.de...
> > I had to fdisk and after reinstalling windows 2000 when I try to install
D2
> > it tells me this is a win 95 game ( or something close ) . I have the
> > compatability patch downloaded and have windows 95 compatabilty layer
chosen
> > but it still won't let me play . I had it installed before but I have
> > forgotten something I need to do. Can anyone remind me?
> > Mark
>
> default reply: don't bother with the 5 or 6 year old binaries - try d2x
> from icculus.org/d2x and enjoy the benefits of Open Sources ;-)
>

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