sounds like your router not the computer you need to setup a port forward or
port trigger on your router check your manufactor website for how to do that
with your model
"Paul" <Paul@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Hey guys,
>
> Having a bit of a problem. Here's the situation:
>
> My Internet works just great, so does my wireless printing, and so on. So,
> my problem is when I game on Halo: Combat Evolved. See, when I try and
> host a
> server, no one can join. This is because (software problem) ports 2302 and
> 2303 are being blocked. I have tried everything, I MEAN everything. I have
> tried disabling all my firewalls (Windows Firewall, Windows Defender, and
> Windows Live OneCare). I am connecting through a router but I know for
> sure
> that is not the problem. I have another computer in the house not having
> the
> same problem, it is on Windows XP. This computer (on Halo) use to run
> great...before the upgrade to Windows Vista Business Edition. I guess my
> problem here is that I need to somehow unblock the port in Windows Vista.
> Can
> you guys please help me with this?
>
> Thanks for all your help in advance!
> Paul Rosenthal