Hi,
Although XP won't notify you if your Antivirus software is preventing
you from accessing a webpage, your Internet Explorer browser will
notify you if your security settings are blocking active content from
downloading by displaying a beige bar along the top of the window.
--
Cheers, Windows XP MVP Shell / User
Jimmy S.
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
Visit my MSN Zone.com and Gaming Help Site:
http://mvps.org/nibblesnbits
MS Games Help and Support Center:
http://support.microsoft.com/?pr=gms
My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty; nor do I confer any rights.
_________________________________________________________
| Jimmy:
|
| I also apppear to share jamicalady's problem with online games from MSN.com
| and Yahoo.com. On the latter, the only game I can successfully play is
| Bejeweled 2; all others simply will NOT work. It's been a puzzling mystery,
| and I belive/hope your advice will be of great help.
|
| Question: Does XP have a feature that can tell you the source of the
| conflict/load problem concerning games/online games? Can it pinpoint what
| settings need changing or what programs ( anti-virus--AVG, in my case,
| firewall, spyware scanners....etc) should be shut down?
|
| In any case, Jimmy, I thank you for your help.
|
| "Jimmy S." wrote:
|
| > Hi,
| > | > | verytime I try to play a games I'm not able to, when I click on the icon for
| > | the games I get log on my computer I even download a game and stil I'm not
| > | able to, also if I try to go into a chat room the same thing happen
| >
| > I'm going to go out on a limb and guess that you're referring to online games ...
| >
| > Online games are usually developed using Flash, Java, or Virtual Machine.
| > The most likely solution to a problem with an online game is to install, upgrade,
| > or reinstall the right one for the game site you're playing on.
| >
| > A. For Zone.com games: Zone.com are converting most of their games for Flash
| > to avoid the conflicts between the Sun Java system and Microsoft's Virtual Machine.
| > Install Flash from:
http://sdc.shockwave.com/shockwave/download/frameset.fhtml
| >
| > B. Most other game sites still use Java. You can install Java and find more help
| > tips at this webpage:
http://java.com/en/download/help/pogo.jsp
| >
| > C. If the online game still won't load, or gives you errors, try these steps:
| >
| > 1. Click START / Control Panel / Internet Options and click on the Advanced Tab.
| >
| > 2. Below HTTP 1.1 is the Sun Java/ Microsoft VM section: Make sure all Java choices
| > are unchecked (especially JIT) and then press [OK]. You may be prompted to reboot.
| >
| > 3. If you don't see a Microsoft VM section then download Microsoft Virtual Machine for:
| > Windows 98 / Me / NT / XP from:
http://www.abxair.com/software/msjavx86.exe
| >
| > 4. After you download Java, double-click the file to install it, reboot and then follow
| > the directions in Steps 1. and 2..to disable JIT compiler and other advanced options.
| >
| > * Whenever you get a Java Virtual Machine Security Update from Windows Update, you
| > will have to follow Steps 1. and 2..to disable JIT compiler and other adv. options again.
| >
| > 6. If the problem persists Adjust Your browser settings using this basic example:
| >
http://www3.sympatico.ca/nibblesnbits/EnterRooms.html#IE
| >
| > 7. Try these suggestions for Zone's Java Games:
| >
http://classic.zone.msn.com/zzzz/help/helpjavagames.asp
| >
| > 8. Maybe it's a software conflict: Make certain that your Firewall or Antivirus program is
| > not configured to block Java Applets. Norton's products for example have that option.
| > Regardless, temporarily disable Startup programs one at a time, starting with Firewall,
| > Antivirus, AdBlockers, & Internet Accelerators using the method in this article:
| >
http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=331796
| > or this utility:
http://new.jtsoft2001.com/windows/startup.php
| >
| > 9. If you have a Coffee Cup icon in your system tray (next to the time) you might have a
| > conflict between MS VM and Java: Uninstall Java using Control Panel / Remove Programs.
| >
| > 10. Check the Help / Support section of the game site in question for Java topics relevant to
| > that site. There is usually an email or a (non Java) help chat available as well.
| >
| > --
| > 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.
| > _________________________________________________________
| >
| >
| >
