Windows 7 (x64) & Diablo 1

[Jim]

Hello,

I have Windows 7 x64 build 7600 and I have been able to run diablo fairly well. However, when I alt+tab I get the color problem that happened occasionally in Windows XP. I am able to play the game without any problems while following these steps: run the setup.exe on the cd in compatibility for XP SP3 as well as administrator(before installation). Run Diablo.exe in the program files (x86)/Diablo directory the same but with 256 colors checked as well as 640X480 resolution. If anyone can find a way to get this game to work on Windows 7 x64 without the color problem after alt+tabbing that would be great.
Happy Trails!!

Hi, :)

I just loaded Diablo1 in program files (x86)/Diablo directory as you suggested, I was able to play V1.00 without any problems, I made no adjustments to options in the properties, all remain unchecked. I have Windows 7 Home Premium x64 build 6.1 7600.

I was not able to connect to Battlenet to update even with both Diablo & bnupdate.exe added to my firewall list.

I have a Microsoft keyboard with a windows key that takes me to desktop, so I had no problem with the graphics. However I tried Alt/Tab out I got the distorted graphics screen you mention above. I tried the "Print Screen" and the graphics returned to normal, the SS was normal also.