Cannot connect to server

ImmortalZ · Post by **ImmortalZ** » Thu Feb 12, 2009 12:37 pm

The firewall component. I don't know what its called, but that's what causing the problem.

anailator23 · Post by **anailator23** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 4:04 am

yay

finally convinced my dad to switch the Antivirus from AVG to Avast (wish I still had my admin privs on my comp

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from reading the Bitdefender and AVG cause "failure to connect to server" thread I am 99% positive that the problem I'm having is caused by AVG Free Edition 8.0

pre 8.0 versions seem to work fine but I recommend using a different program like Avast (must install without the optional firewall!) or NOD32 or any of the others suggested in this thread just not AVG 8.0

TheCorsair · Post by **TheCorsair** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 7:46 am

Ahh so that's why Avast didn't work for me either. The firewall component.

I much prefer AVG8.... is there anyway to allow Alleg server to work with it on Vista?

anailator23 · Post by **anailator23** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 8:34 pm

not that is known at the moment, if you can find a way it would be greatly appreciated but for now your going to have to find a different AV

axyse · Post by **axyse** » Sat Feb 14, 2009 8:27 am

ImmortalZ wrote:QUOTE (ImmortalZ @ Feb 12 2009, 06:37 AM) The firewall component. I don't know what its called, but that's what causing the problem.

I am using vista ultimate and and avast. I also have avast installed on a machine right next to me running windows xp professional. Runs fine on xp and I get a failed to connect to the server with vista. The standard home free addition of avast does not come with a firewall. I also have the firewall shut off on all my windows machine because there is no need. I am behind a router with a firewall. I will try to uninstall avast tomorrow and ill post my results. I used to play and really miss this game I was never really good but the game is awesome. I hope I can get it fixed on my main gaming machine which runs vista wish me luck xD.

Post by **FreeBeer** » Sat Feb 14, 2009 1:52 pm

axyse wrote:QUOTE (axyse @ Feb 14 2009, 04:27 AM) II used to play and really miss this game I was never really good but the game is awesome. I hope I can get it fixed on my main gaming machine which runs vista wish me luck xD.

Reminder: NOD32 AV on Vista is known to work. NOD32 SS will not.

SaiSoma · Post by **SaiSoma** » Sat Feb 14, 2009 2:22 pm

axyse wrote:QUOTE (axyse @ Feb 14 2009, 02:27 AM) I am using vista ultimate and and avast. I also have avast installed on a machine right next to me running windows xp professional. Runs fine on xp and I get a failed to connect to the server with vista. The standard home free addition of avast does not come with a firewall. I also have the firewall shut off on all my windows machine because there is no need. I am behind a router with a firewall. I will try to uninstall avast tomorrow and ill post my results. I used to play and really miss this game I was never really good but the game is awesome. I hope I can get it fixed on my main gaming machine which runs vista wish me luck xD.

The standard home free edition of Avast DOES come with a firewall. Do a custom install and you have the option to uncheck it.

It is the firewall portion that is causing these issues. Get out a packet sniffer and watch. You'll the absence of packets when those AV firewalls are installed and magically watch them appear when the AV firewall is not installed.

Can we get a sticky on this issue if it doesn't already exist? We've had a known solution for . .well, at least since November when I posted about it with my new PC.