I have this game called age of emPires 2. I want to play multiplyer online, so i signed up for a MSN GAME ZONE account. when i log on, and go to the page with the lists of games to select, it says it can't detect the game on my hard drive. We play the game normaly with the disk in. WHAT DO I DO!!!!!!!
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your personal firewall or windows firewall blocking the incoming data, that's why the site cannot detect you harddrive. Check and change the setting to allow the site on them.\nIf you're using a router, you probably need to configurate that too, cause game is by default \n\nblocked by router.
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Hi,\n\nI know the exact problem you're having.\nI bet 99.9% you have a Norton program installed on your pc eithe norton antivirus,systemworks etc.\nNorton blocks that feature of messenger, what I do when I want to play those games, I just disable norton for a few min or hours and when i'm done playing i'll just enable it back.\nWhen disabling norton, you might need to sign out and sign back in to see the games on messenger ;)
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Well i had the same problem. After much struggle (trust me it was tough) with the customer care (of both the game and the ISP), I could successfully diagnose the issue. \n\nThe online game uses various ports in one's internt to play games. If they are blocked then one cannot play the online game. There are different ways to find out as to how one can unblock the same.\n\n1) If one is using a router and connecting the PC with the router through a network for internet (wired or wireless network), then one won't be able to play games (although other applications like chatting and browsing will work absolutely fine). This is because the router by default blocks most of the ports (to make one's network secure). To unblock these ports one can perform a DMZ or De Militarized Zone (technical term for opening all ports in the router). The online games will now work just fine.\n\n2) If one is connected with a modem, then by default all the ports in the modem are open. However, if one is still unable to play the games, it means that the ISP has blocked certain ports in their DNS server. Althought the chances for this are quite remote, one will have to check with the ISP. \n\nPlease note that if one is using a modem that is connected to the PC with a LAN card, the PC effectively treats the modem as a router. In such a case also one will have to perform a DMZ to open all ports.\n\nHope you find this information useful.
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#1 it might be too old.  some programs will throw this error when they were made for dos or windows 3.1\n\n#2 it might be corrupt\n\n#3 Some old anti-piracy mesures have this problem. Try going to the companies website and looking for updates\n\n*oops just noticed you only have the problem with DVD games.\n\nI am almost certain it is something to do with anti piracy mesures.\n\nProbably stupid starforce... its always going awry... Welcome to the world where legidiment users get punished much harder than the thieves that just use a crack and never have a bit of trouble.
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If you are using 64 bit, then you are screwed, you will have to install a 32 bit windows...if you are using 16 bit...then your computer is very old, and probably cannot run the game anyway.\n\nBut usually in 64 bit it should work anyway, but who knows, maybe the game is crap. Get a new game such as the one where you shoot the man.\n\nThenkyao.
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Do you mean the game doesn't install or run? What's the problem you're having? Have you looked at the CD itself (right click on CD icon and click explore)? Any files on the disk?\n\nHow did you get the CD? Mail order? Street purchase? e-Bay?\n\nIf from the Street, you may have been ripped off. Especially if there aren't any files on the CD.
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I looked at the website and the author doesn't want it downloaded.   The link below has downloadable games from Yahoo.  See if you like them.\n-MM
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There's only one place I know of to play online.  http://www.pente.org.  However, that being said, the site has been down recently, so if anyone else is aware of what is happening or of another site, please feel free to post.
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i had the same problem \nA)either your CDROM drives nackered\nB)or thats a copy of the original\n\neither way i can help u all you have to do is find a patch or a file which acts like a cd (im confusing ya arent i). Now dont get excited u might find a few porno websites download this patch ive downloaded the last one on the list.\n\nhttp://www.gameburnworld.com/dl/dl.php?file=HaloCombatEvolvedv1.07NoCDFixedexeEng.rar\n\nright now if you did full install with halo you should see a folder in my computer, (C): drive, program files micrsoft studios halo u r in where all the data is kept for the game all u do is copy and paste the patch to the icon you would normally start to play the game.\n\nsimple if that doesnt work get power iso a program which creates a virtual drive. from the internet i have found a iso image file which shows the computer that halos cd is in and working. heres the address\nhttp://m0003.gamecopyworld.com/games/pc_halo.shtml\nThere is a Halo [MULTI] No-CD/Fixed Image \n\nlook for it on that page and download it dont worry i checked for viruses. now find where u downloaded it right click on the image and there will be an option Power ISO then create a new image drive using the following lists and once youve created a image drive then load that image threw those options and get ready to play
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There's just way to much to be said on this subject to post here...Each game has different copy protections. (you can legally make a copy of your games for backup)\nGo to this site, and look to the left at the links...then follow the instructions...In general, you need Special Copying Software like Alcohol 120% to copy games...\nhttp://www.gameburnworld.com/gameburnworld.htm
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Have you look at the java console of the browser?\nMost probably you're running out of memory.\nBesides, it seems you need to learn to use the media tracker, because you need to wait for the images to load before you start playing. Loading the images might take a while, so you need to show a "downloading..." image quickly and wait before showing the game.\nDoes the game works correctly with the appletviewer in Sun's SDK?
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It works onto your computer's time. Wana see how's it\nAfter expires your games trial simply uninstall game and deleat it's backup files from your program files and take your pc's time 1 or 2 hour back. And after that install that game again your game will work again.
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i want one that allows me to play games online, not the crappy java stuff but real games, like a game rental place (not like gamespy. i don't like consoles.) i want place where i can try full versions of the latest games without downloading them and playing with other people if i want.\n\nso, essentially like battle.net with more choices.
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The game probably functions in a different mode, perhaps 16 bit? Your computer automatically adjusts for playing the game, You should be able to switch it back in settings.
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Easy: pay the shareware fee.  The point of a time-limited free trial is that it's only free for a little while while you try it.  After that you're supposed to pay for it.\n\nIf it's an online game, chances are the time limit is attached to your user name rather than the installation on your computer, so reinstalling won't restart your free trial.
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is mah johng game set as your home page??\n\nif so:\n\nright click >> properties >> Desktop >> Customize Desktop >> WEB >> Uncheck MY CURRENT HOMEPAGE BOX.\n\nThats It. All Gone :)  hopefully
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let's just say that the software is not compatible or was not built for XP. For the fact that the game was released last 1997. Try an emulator or something so that you can still play the game.