HD mod checks for updates by default. You can disable it in options.

Oh thats it Ok will do.

OK I have the mod installed and when I start the tutorial it gives a small screen inside a template area. but it keeps the game basically in a window. is this the best way to play the mod or should I be getting it in fullscreen? Thanks

Not sure about tutorial but when I start up a game, there's a checkbox on the first screen that pops up for full screen mode.

Make sure to select one of the "(stretchable)" video options from the 'Mode' combo box

Also keep in mind that the lower combo box, labeled "Source size" does not necessarly require you to put your monitor resolution, but rather the internal rendering resolution... the game will still render at your native monitor resolution, but the graphic will be scaled higher or lower.

This is often useful becaus at very high res, the text becomes hard to read, and the UI too small; for instance i like to use "source size 1216x760" on my monitor, which gives a good balance between extra screen space and still good readability... see here for details: https://sites.google.com/site/heroes3hd/eng/description/graphics

Thanks for the reply