MXL updater

About

This simple updater was created to provide a way for users with older operating systems (Windows XP/7/8) to update Median XL. The new Median XL Launcher requires Windows 10 or later, so this updater offers an alternative for those who are unable to upgrade their OS.

Basic Usage

  1. Make sure you have a full installation of Diablo II: Lord of Destruction. Any version will work.
  2. Create a copy of your Diablo II installation directory. This will be your Median XL installation.
  3. Download the Median XL Simple Updater and place it in your Median XL directory.
  4. Run the updater. It will automatically download and install the latest Median XL files.

Launching the game

You can now launch Median XL by running Game.exe (or the shortcut you created) in your Median XL directory. You might need to do the following once:

  • Run Game.exe as administrator: Right-click on Game.exe in your Median XL directory and select "Run as administrator."
  • Enable Windows XP compatibility mode (if needed): Right-click on Game.exe, select "Properties," go to the "Compatibility" tab, and check "Run this program in compatibility mode for" and select "Windows XP (Service Pack 3)."
  • Create a shortcut with parameters (optional):
    • Right-click on Game.exe and select "Create shortcut."
    • Right-click on the shortcut, select "Properties," and in the "Target" field, add the desired parameters after the path to Game.exe. For example:
      • -w to run the game in windowed mode
      • -3dfx to use the Glide renderer

Optional parameters for the updater

  • -h, --help : show this help message and exit
  • -s, --silent : Limit output, only print errors or questions
  • -y, --yes : Assume 'yes' for all prompts
  • -x EXCLUDE, --exclude-mirror EXCLUDE : Exclude choosen mirror.

Changelog

1.0.3

  • Display mirror in file download log
  • Added command-line option to exclude specific mirror (-x)

1.0.2

  • Added command-line options (--silent, --yes, --help)
  • Check if new version of this simple updater is available

1.0.1

  • store checksum of unchanged filesto speedup checks

1.0.0

  • Initial version