zone games

T

Tracy

I have a new computer with windows XP home,I have
installed all of the current updates as far as I know.I
still can't get single player games in msn gaming zone to
load so I can play them.Could it be that I need a Java
plug or something like that? I had no problem running
these games on my old computer with windows 98 but it was
set up for me by someone else.I'm computer stupid but I'm
a quick learner,this just has me stumped.Can anyone help?
 
J

Jimmy S.

Hi Tracy,

Skip to Step 3 directly in this checklist I'm posting for you, to install Java..

If Single Player games (ex: www.zone.com/bejeweled.) don't load try these steps:
* Afterwards, all game sites (such as Yahoo) with similar games will work as well.

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.

5. Some games require Shockwave Flash which you can download from:
http://sdc.shockwave.com/shockwave/download/frameset.fhtml

6. If the problem persists Adjust Your browser:
http://www3.sympatico.ca/nibblesnbits/EnterRooms.html#IE

7. Try these suggestions for Zone's Java Games: http://zone.msn.com/zzzz/help/helpjavagames.asp

8. If you see a coffee cup icon in your icon tray, or have Sun Java listed in Control Panel /
Add-Remove programs uninstall or disable it to prevent conflicts with Microsoft's Java.

9. Maybe it's a software conflict: Temporarily disable Startup programs one at a time, starting
with Firewall, Antivirus & AdBlockers using: http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=331796
or this utility: http://new.jtsoft2001.com/windows/startup.php

--
Cheers,
Jimmy S.

Additional Support Resources: My Zone.com Helpsite: http://nibblesnbits.tk
Microsoft Online Tech Support: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=376
Game FAQ's: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=FH;[LN];gms
My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty; nor do I confer any rights.
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| I have a new computer with windows XP home,I have
| installed all of the current updates as far as I know.I
| still can't get single player games in msn gaming zone to
| load so I can play them.Could it be that I need a Java
| plug or something like that? I had no problem running
| these games on my old computer with windows 98 but it was
| set up for me by someone else.I'm computer stupid but I'm
| a quick learner,this just has me stumped.Can anyone help?
 
C

Chris H.

If you're having Zone problems, have you checked on the Zone site for the
support section? You should post to the microsoft.public.games.zone
newsgroup where the Zone experts live and breathe. :cool:
 

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