Re: D3 with Windows xp SP2

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From: Sminky
Date: Wed, 09 Aug 2006 01:00

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"Sminky" <arlanrose@cox.net> wrote in message 
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> "Sminky" <arlanrose@cox.net> wrote in message 
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>>I am having great difficulties with D3 and Windows XP SP 2.  My system 
>>won't run D3, regardless of screen resolution and use of compatbility 
>>mode. I either get messed up graphics or the game just won't run (an 
>>"invalid CD-ROM" error pops up and, with acknowledgement of the invalid 
>>message, I am taken back to the desktop).  I have tried several 
>>reinstallations without success.
>>
>> Any hints?
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
> Additional info:
>
> Windows XP SP2
> Intel Celeron 2.7 GHz
> Plenty of HD space
> Antivirus program disabled (and enabled) during install
> Used Windows compatibility mode for Win95 and Win98 without success
> Different screen resolutions tried
>
> Thanx
>
More info:

Tried running different setup options (ie-Direct 3d/Open GL, etc.)...no 
help.

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