To install Diablo without the CD is very easy, however, it will require
about 550-575MB of space to do so. Ready?

* Do a normal install. This can be of version 1.00 , 1.02 ,or 1.03 but you
must know which.
* Use a hex editor to edit the STORM.DLL file that is on your hard drive.
If you are using V1.00 - Find location 0000C916 and change 74 to EB
If you are using V1.02 - Find location 0000CA96 and change 74 to EB
If you are using V1.03 - Find location 0000B648 and change 74 to EB
Note: This only fixes the single player mode for now V1.03
* Then copy the DIABDAT.MPQ file (500+MB) to the root of a drive. Placing
the file elsewhere will require the use of FakeCD.
* Goto START / RUN on the taskbar and type regedit then press OK.
* Goto Edit / Find "Blizard Entertainment"
* Go under Blizzard Entertainment to find Archives. On the right side of
the screen you will see


         (default)
          DiabloCD
          DiabloInstall

* Highlight the DiabloCD value then Edit/Modify the value to the location
of where the DIABDAT.MPQ file is located.

The program should now run without the CD. This method has been verified to
work.