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Multiplayer Connection - Mermut - 05-24-2007
I know there have been several posts on this but none of them have worked.
The Problem: Open Multiplayer list in LAN/Internet, select Disco server, and try to connect. Get the error "I'm sorry, a connection could not be established to this server, etc."
I've done the following to attempt to fix it:
-Disabled Firewalls/Port forwarded firewalls to 2302
-Same w/ router (wireless network)
-Activated mod w/ FLMM 1.4 beta4
-Used Xfire and the like to connect through LAN on IP 82.113.48.5
-Use the correct disco version
-Changed Startup to only run necessary apps.
That's what I can think of now. Anyway, connecting to global is np, and I always only get this error. It appears right away as if it does not attempt to connect. I do remember having some installation problems, so maybe I'm missing a file?
I have been enjoying the SP Mod but MP seems more intriguing. Any ideas would be great.
I run Vista, if that helps.
EDIT: I have also tried reinstalling the game.
EDIT2: I just installed on another cpu which is connected to the same router and I successfully connected to multiplayer. So it is definitely not my router or missing install files. It is either a compatibility issue (other cpu is XP) or the fact that this cpu is wireless and the other uses a phonejack cable.
Multiplayer Connection - BestFlyerHere - 05-24-2007
What OS is on the computer that doesn't work?
Multiplayer Connection - Mermut - 05-24-2007
vista home edition
Multiplayer Connection - supernova - 05-24-2007
I dont think Freelancer works on Vista...
Multiplayer Connection - Mermut - 05-24-2007
I does on SP, its only MP where connecting to an actual server is a problem.
Multiplayer Connection - BestFlyerHere - 05-24-2007
Supernova, have you not read my thread? I got Vista to work with FL, it's the anti-viruses that are the problem.
Rhez, if you have Norton, McAfee, Avast, any of those, Windows Firewall (combined with them) shuts down the multi-player function of FL. You need to get AVG. I know it sounds like an ad, but I have it, and i works fine. Get rid of your anti-virus, and it works fine. AVG's free, so it's all good.
Multiplayer Connection - Mermut - 05-24-2007
Kudos to you, Supernova, it works now! Thanks for the help.
I also changed a couple other things in the control panel just incase, that is, before I unistalled my previous antivirus (pc-cillin), and that did not work.
I'm guessing since Vista runs so many services at once, any firewall on a vista cpu will make a connection impossible. Either way, it works now.
Multiplayer Connection - BestFlyerHere - 05-24-2007
Hmmm, never heard of pc-cillin. Glad you fixed it.