You cannot simply delete d2xp-ix86-1xx-114d.mpq – the 1.14d Game.exe expects it. Instead, use a mod manager like Cactus or D2SE to run a separate 1.13c installation.
The file is a specific patch archive for Diablo II: Lord of Destruction d2xp-ix86-1xx-114d.mpq
The file is almost certainly a to verify game integrity or inject custom code necessary for connecting to private realms. You cannot simply delete d2xp-ix86-1xx-114d
for the Windows (x86) platform. This file is often at the center of common installation and connection errors when players attempt to access Battle.net. What is this file? d2xp-ix86-1xx-114d.mpq
, the final official update released for the classic version of the game before the launch of Diablo II: Resurrected .