Hi Shocker

Well I was just relating an issue I'd experienced/seen with that different game. I was reading the forums while I was installing D2 and thought I'd mention it to those having the stuttering issue.
Sadly I'm having my own problem(along with several others trying to play the game it seems) with D2 and not being able to get past the "New Game" load screen

When I installed the game I never received any "error" or compatibility issue message...just get a CTD and the prompt to report the crash to Microsoft.