Archived from groups: microsoft.public.games (
More info?)
You're welcome Renne, I'm glad that worked!
Cheers,
Jimmy.
"renne42" <renne42@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:5A9B374D-FE4E-45BD-BB0C-2526A296CE7B@microsoft.com...
> it worked i uninstalled and let the game load it thank you
>
> "renne42" wrote:
>
>> i think it is shockwave ill try that
>>
>> "Jimmy S." wrote:
>>
>> > Hi Renne,
>> >
>> > "renne42" <renne42@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:9311B9DC-B183-44DA-9984-00B7B3FC9B1A@microsoft.com...
>> > > when i go to slingo and gambling.com the games will no longer load i get a
>> > > message about making sure i have the right applications in the extras folders
>> > > . what does that mean? appreciate any help thank you.
>> >
>> > 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:
;gms]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.
>> > _________________________________________________________
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >