Cannot connect to games server

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Jay

I recently had trouble recieving incoming traffic from
remote servers. The most recent problem came when I
tried to connect to the MSN games server. This is not a
problem with the games server, I am sure it is a problem
with my computer. I have no firewall software installed,
nor is this a corporate computer yet when I test my
machine it says that I am firewalled (stealth). My ICF
is not on. I can connect to the internet wothout a
problem, but I cannot connect to a remote server. If
there is a firewall, how do I remove it. THis problem is
really becoming annoying, someone please help.

Jay
 
Hi Jay,

Do you have a networking device such as a router or NAT modem?

If so, call their tech support and ask them to either setup a "DMZ"
to bypass the built-in firewall, or open the necessary ports in the
equipment with you... Here's the List of all Ports used by Zone
and DX Games: http://mvps.org/nibblesnbits/PortRoute.html#ports
(There's also do it yourself instructions posted further down that page)

--
Cheers, Windows XP MVP Shell / User
Jimmy S. http://mvp.support.microsoft.com


Game FAQs: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=FH;[LN];gms
Visit my Zone.com / Gaming Helpsite: http://nibblesnbits.tk or Call / Contact
MS Support at: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=sz;en-us;top
My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty; nor do I confer any rights.
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| I recently had trouble recieving incoming traffic from
| remote servers. The most recent problem came when I
| tried to connect to the MSN games server. This is not a
| problem with the games server, I am sure it is a problem
| with my computer. I have no firewall software installed,
| nor is this a corporate computer yet when I test my
| machine it says that I am firewalled (stealth). My ICF
| is not on. I can connect to the internet wothout a
| problem, but I cannot connect to a remote server. If
| there is a firewall, how do I remove it. THis problem is
| really becoming annoying, someone please help.
|
| Jay
 
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