FS2004 Ports-can't play multiplayer

[VMF215_CLIPPER]

Windows XP (Home)
Dell Dimension 8250
1534MB RAM
128M Graphics

2 computer network - My computer is client. Host is XP
(Pro).

Dx9.0b Installed

Using the same set up that I play CSF1, CSF2, FS2002
with - I cannot connect and play multiplayer games either
IP or on the zone with FS2004.

I use dial-up to connect multiplayer - so I usually
disable network connections - connect with modem - then
head for the zone. (IPCONFIG only shows dial-up IP and
subnet mask).

When I try to connect IP - the game just sits there - and
nothing - when I try to connect through the zone - I get
this "connecting via lobby" window that never goes away.

FS2004 uses UDP ports 23456 and 6073. But I can't get
these ports to open when perform the Direct Play test.

I have tried these things - but still not working :
1.Uninstalled all Antivirus Software
2.Uninstalled FS2004
3.Downloaded fresh copy of Dx9.0b
4.Went into safe mode - reinstalled Dx9.0b
5.Ran regsvr32 dpnet.dll command
6.Attempted to perform Direct Play Test on port 23456 and
6073. Ports wouldn't open - DX said "Tests cancelled
before completing".
7.Reinstalled FS2004
8.Rebooted system - with clean boot up (unchecked
system.ini,win.ini, and load start-up items).
9.Attempted to open ports - still same thing.
10. Ran netstat -a, netstat -o to see if the ports were
open - they were not displayed.
11. Tried to connect multiplayer - still no go.
12. Confirmed XP Firewall was down.
13. Connected to a site to verify it was reading my dial
up IP and all was ok.

Can anyone please help me open these ports?

Thanks

 

[Jimmy S.]

Hi,

To troubleshoot your issue effectively, I suggest you remove
the PC from the network by physically removing the network
card, or disabling that card in the BIOS, and then reinstall FS
2004. Uninstall or disable any software firewalls, or similar
suites such as Norton's or McAffee's. Keep the XP firewall
on, and open the ports required for the game as per this URL
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;823630

Search your hard drive for a hosts file and rename it to oldhosts
to make sure that ad blocking software hasn't somehow blocked
you from accessing internet services required to play online.

Run a virus scan at: http://housecall.antivirus.com Afterwards
Download & Run Spybot from: http://security.kolla.de to find any
Trojans, Adware, or Spyware which could clog up your system.

Best of luck to you VMF215, I hope my suggestions help!

--
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/default.aspx?scid=sz;en-us;top
My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty; nor do I confer any rights.
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| Windows XP (Home)
| Dell Dimension 8250
| 1534MB RAM
| 128M Graphics
|
| 2 computer network - My computer is client. Host is XP
| (Pro).
|
| Dx9.0b Installed
|
| Using the same set up that I play CSF1, CSF2, FS2002
| with - I cannot connect and play multiplayer games either
| IP or on the zone with FS2004.
|
| I use dial-up to connect multiplayer - so I usually
| disable network connections - connect with modem - then
| head for the zone. (IPCONFIG only shows dial-up IP and
| subnet mask).
|
| When I try to connect IP - the game just sits there - and
| nothing - when I try to connect through the zone - I get
| this "connecting via lobby" window that never goes away.
|
| FS2004 uses UDP ports 23456 and 6073. But I can't get
| these ports to open when perform the Direct Play test.
|
| I have tried these things - but still not working :
| 1.Uninstalled all Antivirus Software
| 2.Uninstalled FS2004
| 3.Downloaded fresh copy of Dx9.0b
| 4.Went into safe mode - reinstalled Dx9.0b
| 5.Ran regsvr32 dpnet.dll command
| 6.Attempted to perform Direct Play Test on port 23456 and
| 6073. Ports wouldn't open - DX said "Tests cancelled
| before completing".
| 7.Reinstalled FS2004
| 8.Rebooted system - with clean boot up (unchecked
| system.ini,win.ini, and load start-up items).
| 9.Attempted to open ports - still same thing.
| 10. Ran netstat -a, netstat -o to see if the ports were
| open - they were not displayed.
| 11. Tried to connect multiplayer - still no go.
| 12. Confirmed XP Firewall was down.
| 13. Connected to a site to verify it was reading my dial
| up IP and all was ok.
|
| Can anyone please help me open these ports?
|
| Thanks
|