Before we get started:
You need to install the Microsoft Visual C++ distribution packages. (Download them here.)
You cannot be already patched on 1.14b for this to work, this means you have to install Diablo II via an old installer file.
Download the latest version of Project Etal and extract the files.
During the whole process, NEVER open Diablo II yourself. If you have to run VidTest, immediately close D2 when it launches.
Instructions:
Copy "Diablo II\LODPatch_113d.exe" to your Diablo II installation directory and run as administrator.
Copy all files in "D2Etal" to the extracted folder downloaded from the official Project Etal website or repository.
Copy "Diablo II\Bnclient.dll" to your Diablo II installation directory to replace the existing, unmodified one. (Optional: back up original Bnclient.dll file.)
Set the following files to be run as administrator and in compatibility mode for Windows XP (Service Pack 2):
- Diablo II\Game.exe
- D2Etal\D2NT_FIX.exe
- D2Etal\Game.exe
- D2Etal\Etal Manager.exe
Usage:
Run D2NT_FIX.exe
If you are able to configure a character then have it log into Battle.net and create a game, you are good to go.
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