bought a gateway 838gm computer with XP and mcafee and can not access yahoo games?
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there are a number of possiblities, one your internet explorer may not be updated enough to download these games pages. try solving this by using another internet browser such as Netscape Navigator, no guarantees, but most new computers come with this program.  If this doesn't help, i hate to say it, but in my opinion gateway itself causes a lot of problems, i dislike gateways.  I'm sure there is a much simpler solution though than the computer itself, i hope my first idea helps you.
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if you're using XP don't put McAfee on it anyway. Stick with Symantec products. But here's a hint...new pc's downloading anything without internet protection, ESPECIALLY with bearshare, is just AKSING to get a trojan!
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JAVA might not be installed. You need to have JAVA to play almost any yahoo game.
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did you turn on the computer. go to control panell and add it in you have to tell your computer to download it and you either have to go to the control panel or to the icon my computer the game should also have follow step by step instructions in the cd case. Another option call technician might help. It should just start downloading but there may be a defect with the game and can cause a virus so be careful. I would call the company back and tell them your deli ma
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sometimes the javascript/java that is installed with the i explorer fails...\nthat happened to me \ntry to play a yahoo game..\nit happens the same?\nif you can't play a yahoo game, search the help link in the upper side of the page and look for the java installer\n\nit should fix your computer
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It's not YOUR problem, Wiz.  Yahoo is definitely having problems at THEIR end.\nSee link below for more detail (and/or do a SEARCH here on Answers for simply "backgammon" - THAT'll sure show u r not the only one who can't use it!)
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Hello,\n\nTo fix the problem use Microsoft's Java VM (which is faster then Sun's anyway). To enable Microsoft's VM do the following.\n\nClick Start > Set Program Access and Defaults \n\nClick the Custom Bullet > Scroll down until you see "Choose a default java machine for java" and select Microsoft Virtual Machine. \n\nClick Ok.\n\nThat's it, you'll now be able to play Yahoo! games again. \n\nThanks,\n\nV
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You sound like a good brother man , i know i wouldve suffered if id started playing this game in school. the only way to do it is to go ito the "control Panel". then go to the "windows Firewall icon" then at the top of that menus there should be 3 tabs, general, exceptions and advanced. Got to exceptions. Port 6112 should already be on the list and checked as well as proabably a few more from 6112-7445.  Uncheck all of those. Tehn go and Apply it. after you x out of it go back into it and make sure u saved it correctly and the boxes are still unchecked. On older comps this will make it where he cant play it all . but on most newer ones it will just Drastically slow the game down alot and if they uprade it will take HRS to complete...so all this might do is make it where he can really enjoy it, ut he may still be able to play it...but let me tell you as a wow player..he cant do any of the real time consuming stuff cause people wont play with a lagger or DCer. Sorry man but thats all their is other than just making it where he cant get into Windows at all when your not there.This will make it where it syas the firewall is still up but the port is just closed. Any further questions Wow_Adamas@yahoo.com\n\n\nEDIT : to the previous message...not a bad answer man..but his borther could just delete the whole file and reinstall it eh. ona  good comp take like 15 min.\n\nEDIT: Damn dude  im sorry . but theres not much else you can do other than as u say break the comp, remove the back panel and jack up the motherboard and then put the panel back on..but if he takes it to get it fixed theyll be able to tell someones messed it up. your only other options would be to C) disable his virus protection software aka norton mcafee etc. and then go and get urself a few bad viruses. ussuaqlly these can be obtained pretty easily after turning ur firewall off and going to just regular porn sites. u can even look up viruses to download, or if u have an email account theen go check all ur emails..i periodically have to delete random emails because they are viruses. other than these man theres not much that  can do to seriously hinder the program running other than these answers. mebe unethical but jjust go to alotta porn sites on his comp with the firewall down...ur bound to get a few viruses. after a while his comp will run like shit and he may/may not want to dish out the 100 bucks to get it wiped. sorry man this is te full extent of my knowledge on ho u can fix ur problem.\n\nEDIT: ohh.. do u have his personal WOW Account name and password? u can go  to wow officaly sit and go to the Forums! then post some really nasty and racist posts...aka N word , a few sexual harrassments lots of cussing and basically be really really offensiv! people get their account banned all the time for this! if u dont have that info get it man. pretend u want to start playing and u nee dthe info to make a char or something! ok this really is all i can think of.
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Have you checked the e-machine support at Gateway.com?
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You definately need to format your computer and re-install your operating system.  I would recommend that you purchase Norton or McAfee antivirus, and pay for the subscription service.  Without current antivirus signatures, you are wide open to new threats.  Also, if running Windows, make sure it has all of the current Windows updates installed.  Enable automatic updates too, if your Internet connection is "always on."  It's also best to stay away from pornograpy, gambling, and other questionable websites.  Never open e-mail attachments from unknown sources, and be suspicious of attachments from known sources.
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First , get rid of McAfee. It hogs system resources. Remove Active X for now. Get AVG Anti-virus, Ad-Aware, Windows Defender, and Spy-bot Search and Destroy. Update them and Windows XP often and run them faithfully. All of these are free programs, and do a good job. Do a "repair" using your Windows XP installation CD. Boot to the CD and select "r". Follow the instructions and it will repair any corrupt O.S. files and not harm your data or programs. In "control panel", select User Accounts and change the settings to your preferences.
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McAfee has a utility on their website called "stinger".  Free and very effective.  All the other solutions that you were given are also good.
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you must activate Active-X in the browser. click on Tools / Internet Options / Tab Security and click the button Custom Level.\n\nUnder ActiveX controls check the following entries\nDownload signed Active controls: prompt\nDownload unsigned ActiveX controls: disable\nInitialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe: disable\nRun ActiveX controls and plug-ins: enable\nScript ActiveX controls marked as safe for scripting: enable\n\nDownloads\nFile download: enable\nFont download: prompt\n\nSripting:\nActive scripting: enable\nAllow paste operations: enable\nScripting of Java applets: enable\n\ni never had to download Java for playing Yahoo games, all what's needed is already in the OS.
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Download Stinger(Antivirus) from McAfee and run it on all the drives of your comp. That would not be more than a couple of Megs big and does wonders and the best part is it does not install on your PC and is free to use.
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I don't know, but I had the SAME problem, so I went and had a guy put AVG Free Edition on my computer, and it works great. I deleted all that Symantec crap..AND MCAFEE SUCKS TOO
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You have the Beagle Virus.\n\nDownlaod the Stinger tool here.  It's about half way down.\n\nhttp://us.mcafee.com/virusInfo/default.asp?id=description&virus_k=101141\n\nDo you have any anti-virus software?  Pop-up blocker? Anti-Spyware?  Firewall?  If you answere yes update them now.  If not get some now.
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No not really. You dont say what sort of trouble your having. Have you downloaded sunjava. its a programme needed to open games especially in yahoo. Some others need Flash macromedia. see if they help.