Windows update screwing things up

[JoeBannon]

I got a Windows XP update two days ago and since then I can't connect to any BF2 server. Anyone else have this problem?

Here is what was installed. Anyone get this install on the 14th?

Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - September 14, 2005 (KB890830)

[Sniperdoc]

Re: Windows update screwing things up

Depending on what version of XP you have, Service Pack 1 or SP 2, check your Windows Firewall settings. It may have blocked the port that corresponds to the Gamespy server with the server lists. I don't personally use the firewall since any Windows XP SP2 with firewall enabled that is connected to the web, CAN be broken into in less than 4 minutes. (there was a special on G4 tech tv :) )

One thing you can check is to disable your firewall and see if you still have the same problem. One way to do this is to:
Right Click on MY COMPUTER --> Manage --> Services --> scroll down to windows firewall and double click --> either STOP the service (as a temporary measure till you reboot it) or DISABLE it permanently and STOP it.

Hope that helps,

[Pentagon_Man]

Re: Windows update screwing things up

Use XPs roll back.

[JoeBannon]

Re: Windows update screwing things up

It wasn't a major update, something small. I went to the windows update site and here is what it installed.

Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - September 14, 2005 (KB890830)

[[FPS]CF.Howy]

Re: Windows update screwing things up

have had the same prob, still not sure what to do, am in the u.k, got 2 mb broadband con, pc is all clean, no spy wear etc, dunno if means anything, have noticed all servers have been a bit laggy , more than what they wear a week ago

[longgone]

Re: Windows update screwing things up

you people are smoking crack, the malicious tool remover isn’t even remotely associated with port calling, the only issue you should have is if it actually removed spyware from your system (which you would have received a notification for)......you are having other issues, but they aren't related to this update.

I agree with the earlier post though, try a roll-back (from system restore) first...start>prog>access>sys tools...then work on the bigger picture

[jak0]

Re: Windows update screwing things up

you updated windows? how foolish of you.

[soraflair]

Re: Windows update screwing things up

Thats a server issue I recently updated. I don't seem to have any problems what so ever.

[Slapidus]

Re: Windows update screwing things up

I have that update and have no trouble with it mmmmmmm thats kind of weird

[imported_Mutrino]

Re: Windows update screwing things up

I installed the same update but have not had issues. I dont think your problem is related to this update. I have service crash 2 but am not using the crappy windows firewall.

[JoeBannon]

Re: Windows update screwing things up

I've been out of town these last few days (I love being rich). Anyways, I'm going to test it out tonight.

[JoeBannon]

Re: Windows update screwing things up

Yep, same damn thing. I had to reboot my machine to get DNS to resolve again.