MP and Windows 7?
MP and Windows 7?
.... it seems a number of us on multiplayer with the Windows 7 OpSys are have issues hosting the game. I'd like to know if anyone with Windows 7 has been successful hosting? If so..... can you share your secret!!?
Re: MP and Windows 7?
I host all the time and have never had any issues.
Re: MP and Windows 7?
Norb,
I have set up my system per MP forum instructions... checked the final connections via the "port checker" application... which tells me I have an open port. All anti-virus programs are set to allow the game as well as firewalls. Tried to host yesterday and wasnt able to... 2 other members of AG with Windows 7 have had the same issue. I will go back to the drawing board and start from scratch...
I have set up my system per MP forum instructions... checked the final connections via the "port checker" application... which tells me I have an open port. All anti-virus programs are set to allow the game as well as firewalls. Tried to host yesterday and wasnt able to... 2 other members of AG with Windows 7 have had the same issue. I will go back to the drawing board and start from scratch...
Re: MP and Windows 7?
So you downloaded and installed the following program:
http://www.portforward.com/store/PFPortChecker.exe
And it says that the port is open and is working?
http://www.portforward.com/store/PFPortChecker.exe
And it says that the port is open and is working?
Re: MP and Windows 7?
Also, IMO, I would disable the firewall if you are behind a router. That is only how I do it because you are doing double checks. The router is a firewall and protects you from the internet, to have another software firewall is unnecessary, IMO. I have it turned off on my machine that I host from.
Re: MP and Windows 7?
Norb,
Yes.... that applet confirms connection. My next approach is to turn off the firewall completely (eeeeecckkks!)
Yes.... that applet confirms connection. My next approach is to turn off the firewall completely (eeeeecckkks!)
Re: MP and Windows 7?
Then the only difference between us is the firewall. From what I can tell. I have never configured the windows firewall because I don't use it (unless I am traveling and connect to a public network). I would try without it and see if it works. If it does, I would suggest doing some research to figure out how to configure it.