| Step | Action | Expected Result | |------|--------|------------------| | 1 | Create folder C:\Games\NBA2 (avoid Program Files to prevent UAC interference) | Write access assured | | 2 | Copy extracted files into the folder. Note NBA2.exe and data/ subdirectory | Core files present | | 3 | Download dgVoodoo2 (DirectX 8 → 11 wrapper) from dgvoodoo2.net | Wrapper DLLs | | 4 | Place D3D8.dll and dgVoodoo.conf into NBA2.exe directory | API redirection active | | 5 | Run NBA2.exe as compatibility mode. Set to 640x480 resolution | Game launches |