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More info?)
The update I was talking about was a zone update. There have been some
windows updates since the problem started, but the first time was a zone
update. I found a site
http://mvps.org/nibblesnbits/EnterRooms.html and it
talks about norton firewalls and router firewalls. I will check that out
tonight.
"Elmo" wrote:
> Bob wrote:
> >
> > I tried all your suggestions and no luck. Any other ideas? Thanks.
> >
> > "Elmo" wrote:
> >
> > > Bob wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Since an update from about a week ago. I have not been able to get my friends
> > > > list to populate. I can play games (backgammon) and it shows me as logged in,
> > > > but the friends list wont load. Any ideas? Thanks
> > >
> > > That happens often. You might wait it out.. If you think it's a
> > > problem with the most recent install, delete these files:
> > >
> > > All files in the \ZSetup folder, Zone.zat. Open Internet Properties,
> > > General tab, Settings button, View Objects button. Right-click
> > > ZoneIntro Class, click Properties. If it's listed as Damaged,
> > > right-click, click Update to repair the ActiveX component. If it's
> > > still listed as damaged, click Remove, and let it be reinstalled when
> > > you reenter the Zone.
>
> Was the update a Windows or Zone update? A Windows update might have
> changed the firewall settings. SP2 adds a new firewall and turns it on.
>
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> +Elmo_Tech
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