Hi moonangel,
You weren't specific about which steps you had already tried from the posts
you've read already in this newsgroup, so I am posting the best solution(s):
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. Run a MS AntiSpyware Scan:
www.microsoft.com/spyware
11. 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
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.
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moonangel Wrote:
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| Up until Friday I had a gateway and always played games from this site, I got
| this dell dimensions 2400 xp & upgraded it to sp2 but I havent been able to
| play the 8 ball pool game, other games there yes. It doesnt ask me to do the
| 1 time down load or anything, just sets there and says game loading but never
| does. I have read some of the other threads here & did some of the suggested
| downloads but it hasnt helped! My husband says he will take it back if I cant
| get worldwinner 8 ball pool to load..LOL he is hooked & I just cant seem to
| figure it out, but I am very slow when it comes to pcs anyway! Can someone
| please help a PC idiot out?
| THANKS
moonangel Wrote:
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| I am very new with my dell dimensions 2400 xp sp2! i have had a gateway for a
| year and loved playing 8 ball pool on it at worldwinner.com. Now on this pc I
| can play the other games but not it. It will come up but never asks to one
| time download, just runs & runs saying loading. I have read some of the other
| threads here & tried download what others has said, it hasnt made a
| difference, please help me out if possible! I know it has to be something
| small but I am not that smart about pcs!!!
| THANKS!!
