yahoo games/msn games

I am having problems playing yahoo spades and msn games. in msn i get booted
all the time and in yahoo spades it stalls and i end up getting ff'd on
because it crashes. I end up having to do a ctrl shft esc to end the program
then it shuts everything down and asks me if i want to send an error report.
I just got a new laptop and it's connected through wireless. I have 3 other
computers that are not on wireless and are plugged in . Any help would be
greatly appreciated. My other computers work fine in both game places. Not
sure what to do. Thank you
Cheri

I've posted some router / modem advice in response to your other post.

Also ....

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/d...frameset.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/nibblesnbit...rRooms.html#IE

7. Try these suggestions for Zone's Java Games:
http://classic.zone.msn.com/zzzz/help/helpjavagames.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. Run a MS AntiSpyware Scan: www.microsoft.com/spyware

11. 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. :-)

i am still having problems i downloaded direct x the newest version and i've
downloaded the vm for java . still doing the same thing I do not know what
else to do now.
Thanks

Hi cg,

Sounds like this is being caused by your wireless router then.
Try connecting directly with a cable to your broadband modem.
If that works, then we know we need to look at your router.

I keep getting booted off of the poker game and other games at MSN games. I
just purchased a new PC with Vista. I don't use a wireless router, all of
the software is original (with all the latest updates). I had to stop using
the Microsoft wireless mouse as it continually causes time outs, even though
the box the mouse came in had "CERTIFIED FOR Windows Vista". So far I am
very disappointed. I expect I will be returning the PC for a Mac in a few
days. At least I know it will work!

MSN INTERNET GAMES Hearts, Spades, Reversi, Backgamon FILE (link below). I
just got my file at Microsofts Tech Arena site. Matter of fact it's in the
post at the top of all this 6/2/09 I said Thanx. Hopefully Microsoft doesnt
delete it but heres the DIRECT link and Dale tell us how to install it.
Internet games Hearts, Spades, Reversi, Backgamon not working on XP Sweet