Can't play MS Hearts Network in my home LAN

[Sergio Torres]

My wife and me used to play MS Hearts through our peer to
peer home network. Since we upgraded to Windows XP we are
not able to play it.

I have tried enabling and running the NET DDE DSDM and
NET DEE services... Adding the C:\Windows\System32
\Netdde.exe to the firewall exeptions... and nothing
seems to work...

Does any body know how to fix this?

Thank you

 

[Chris H.]

There is no "fix" Sergio. Microsoft deemed that users would rather play
against unknown strangers via the Internet than with friends and family on
LANs, and removed the option of local play. If you feel that's wrong,
please submit your information here:
http://register.microsoft.com/mswish/suggestion.asp I have.
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
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[Sergio Torres]

Hi Chris,

Thank you for your kind answer. I followed your
counceland posted my "wish" to MS.

Have a nice day.

 

[Chris H.]

Very good, and thank you. Years ago, I taught 14 secretaries to get over
their fear of computers (they were using typewriters and White Out) by
playing Hearts over the business LAN. And, yes, with the boss' permission.
Got them used to using a mouse for the first time, and realizing computers
weren't "scary." Besides, it is a whole lot of fun when you can hear the
family/friend's comments from another room.
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
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