trouble playing games

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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.

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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 [...] eset.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/nibblesnb [...] ms.html#IE
>
> 7. Try these suggestions for Zone's Java Games:
> http://classic.zone.msn.com/zzzz/h [...] agames.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/defau [...] ;en-us;top
> My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty; nor do I confer any rights.
> _________________________________________________________
>
>
>
>
>
>

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 [...] eset.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/nibblesnb [...] ms.html#IE
>> >
>> > 7. Try these suggestions for Zone's Java Games:
>> > http://classic.zone.msn.com/zzzz/h [...] agames.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/defau [...] ;en-us;top
>> > My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty; nor do I confer any rights.
>> > _________________________________________________________
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >