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All versions of [[Diablo III]] unlock a download of the game on a [http://www.battle.net Battle.net] account, which does not require installing an external downloader or client.
 
All versions of [[Diablo III]] unlock a download of the game on a [http://www.battle.net Battle.net] account, which does not require installing an external downloader or client.
  
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However, the game is fairly restrictive in requiring constant online access in order to play both single and multiplayer portions of the game, which is a departure from how [[Diablo II]] and [[StarCraft II]] handled their singleplayer campaigns.
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The game is fairly restrictive in requiring constant online access in order to play both single and multiplayer portions of the game, which is a departure from how [[Diablo II]] and [[StarCraft II]] handled their singleplayer campaigns. An 'always-on' connection requirement for singleplayer can be considered a form of [[Digital Rights Management (DRM)]].
  
 
==Issues And Fixes==
 
==Issues And Fixes==

Revision as of 12:19, 11 May 2012

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Diablo III is the third title in the Diablo series (preceded by Diablo in 1996 and Diablo II in 2000). It is developed by Blizzard.

Windows

Availability

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Battle.net

All versions of Diablo III unlock a download of the game on a Battle.net account, which does not require installing an external downloader or client.

The game is fairly restrictive in requiring constant online access in order to play both single and multiplayer portions of the game, which is a departure from how Diablo II and StarCraft II handled their singleplayer campaigns. An 'always-on' connection requirement for singleplayer can be considered a form of Digital Rights Management (DRM).

Issues And Fixes

Migrating From Beta To Full Release

Blizzard has advised those who have the beta installed, to uninstall the beta and delete all extra beta files[1], including:

  • Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Battle.net
  • Windows Vista/7: C:\ProgramData\Battle.net

Once the files are deleted, run the full retails installer.

"Updating game files" Issue

Some players are reporting the game getting stuck at installation in the "Updating game files" part. Here are some suggestions that players have found useful:

  • Turn off your anti-virus software and firewall.
  • Loading the setup file again.
  • Running the launcher as administrator.

The Blizzard Agent may be attempting to connect over the wrong network adapter. The following steps may resolve your issue (in Windows 7):

  1. Open the Control Panel.
  2. Select "View network status and tasks".
  3. Select "Change adapter settings".
  4. Right click on each adapter and select "Disable". Leave your primary adapter (the one that provides your internet connection) enabled. You should now have only one enabled adapter.
  5. Visit google to ensure you are still connected to the internet.
  6. Navigate to "C:\ProgramData" (a hidden folder) and delete the folder named "Battle.net" if it exists.
  7. Retry the installer/launcher.

Mac

  1. ↑ http://eu.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/3980578358