Since the problem with the Internet Games has been tied to server side issues
it's suggested to play at
www.zone.com until they are able to resolve the issue.
It's a slight inconvenience but certainly an acceptable workaround.
PS: They have been alerted about this issue. An alert has been sent to them.
You do not need to sign up for a Zone account or Passport to play games
at
www.zone.com - You can chose the option to play as a GUEST.
Some of the Internet Game players take their games very seriously. If you're
one of them and prefer to escalate this issue, then email (e-mail address removed)
You can also visit the Microsoft Public Zone Newsgroups located at:
http://support.microsoft.com/newsgroups/default.aspx?NewsGroup=microsoft.public.games.zone
Let's hope this inconvenience is settled quickly. Enjoy zone.com until then.
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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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|I am having the same problem too. How do we findout what
| is going on???
| >-----Original Message-----
| >WINDOWS XP HOME ALL INTERNET GAMES CHECKERS, SPADES,
| >BACKGAMMON, ETC NO LONGER WORK. THE GAME SERVER NEVER
| >RESPONDS BACK. I CAN GO TO THE ZONE AND IT WORKS
| FINE.
| >THE XP HOME GAME SERVER STOP WORKING ABOUT 3-4 DAYS AGO.
| >
| >
| >WHAT GOING ON FOLKS????
| >
| >THANKS VICKIE
| >.
| >