2 keys 1 computer

[tater]

Ok i have 2 cd keys for diablo 2 classic, and LOD, i wish to run the game twice (2 windows) on 1 computer. I already have d2loader installed and working properly. so how do i go about doing this?

[Nex]

Run Multiple Copies of Diablo 2


Before We Start

- You will need more then one set of Classic\Expans CD keys. How do you get one? It is up to you to figure out a way to get more then one copy. Mods please PM me, I have a text file with a list of a bunch of CD keys, I do not want this post deleted and I am not sure if I can post it and not get in trouble.

- You will need a modified D2gfx.dll
- You will need Onlyer's Tool Package

Getting Down to Business

1 Open your Diablo II folder. Make a backup of your old d2gfx.dll
Right click on the old version, click cut. Paste it to a location that you will remember. Now extract the d2gfx.dll from the ZIP file into your Diablo2 folder.

If you were wondering: The d2gfx.dll has been modified to allow two Diablo II windows to be open at the same time

2 Make a copy of the shortcut to d2loader (Diablo II) on the desktop, and paste another one on the desktop. You will need two shortcuts on the desktop for later, each will use a different set of CD keys.

3 Extract the entire d2-cdkey.zip into its own folder.

4 Copy the cdkey.mpq into your Diablo II folder.

5 Right click on the auto-cdkey.reg and choose edit.

Modify the entry to look like this

Code:
REGEDIT4

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Blizzard Entertainment\Diablo II]
"owner"="NAMEFROMKEYHERE"
"d2cdkeympq"="cdkey.mpq"
"d2xcdkeympq"="cdkey.mpq"
"d2cdkey"="Extra CD Key Here"
"d2xcdkey"="Extra CD Key Here"
The bold text needs to be changed to what it says.

6 Save the file. Right click on auto-cdkey.reg and select Merge

7 Open the d2-cdkey.exe from Onlyer's pack and Refill Both CD Keys

8 Right click on one of the desktop shorcuts. Choose Properties. Modify the Target box to look like the one below.

"*Your Diablo2 File, DO NOT CHANGE THIS*" -mpq cdkey.mpq

The dash and the add-on must be added to one of the two shortcuts only. If you are wondering what other kinds of target effects you can use (There are D2Loader only ones that are usefull), see My Guide [B]
9 You should now be able to run both at the same time. You may encounter problems trying to use the same Diablo II account on both keys.

RUNNING MORE THEN TWO?

If you wish to run more then two D2Loaders at once:
Change the text in the registry key to have a different name to it, fill it in as normal. By changing the registry key, you have changed the name of the MPQ file that has come out. When you go onto a third Diablo II shortcut, you can edit the target section in it's properties like this:

Code:

C:\Program Files\Diablo II\DiabloII.exe -mpq NEWNAME.mpq

If you have something different then what I put in ittallics (different drive maybe), that does not change anything. Replace NEWNAME.mpq with how you have edited the registry key.

[tater]

No input file specified.

error i get when i go to the link

[Nex]

Google The file then.

[tater]

im having a hard time windowing diablo 2.. How do you do it?

[Nex]

Create a shortcut to Diablo II. Right click on the shortcut, select "Properties" add -w at the end of the target. (Example: Target: "Crogram Files\Diablo II\Diablo II.exe"-w).

[tater]

well it alrdy has this at the end
-mpq cdkey.mpq

how do i work around it?

[Nex]

Not sure, just trying putting -w at the end of mpq try with and without a space see if any work.

[tater]

k got it...

[slashbomb]

"C:\Program Files\Diablo II\Diablo II.exe" -w -mpq cdkey.mpq"

Windowed mode using the 2nd cd-key.

More detailed guide here: [Program] Onlyer's CD key changer