Re: D3 with Windows xp SP2

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From: Sminky
Date: Wed, 09 Aug 2006 00:55

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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

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