D3 with Windows xp SP2

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#89650

Author: Sminky
Date: Wed, 09 Aug 2006 00:48

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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!

Re: D3 with Windows xp SP2

#89657

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

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"Sminky" <arlanrose@cox.net> wrote in message 
news:ShaCg.67619$9c6.12796@dukeread11...
>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

Re: D3 with Windows xp SP2

#89645

Author: 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 
> news:ShaCg.67619$9c6.12796@dukeread11...
>>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.

Re: D3 with Windows xp SP2

#89653

Author: Wesley
Date: Wed, 09 Aug 2006 02:47

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Maybe don't like DX9c ?

I have couple old games from between 1996-2000 having great difficulties 
with Windows XP SP 2. It useless games. Nothing can fix it unless use 
Win98SE with DX6 to DX8 and use older video cards to suit for these games.

Re: D3 with Windows xp SP2

#89654

Author: rms
Date: Wed, 09 Aug 2006 13:57

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The last time I tried D3 I had no major issues.  Try the planetdescent 
forums also.

rms

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