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lisaframe · 03-06-2007, 09:28 AM

I got a new computer on Sunday and have not been able to log on since then. I always get a shockwave error. I was wondering if it had something to do with Windows Vista. Is anyone else using this operating system?

HappyFoppy · 03-06-2007, 10:21 AM

Have you tried reinstalling Shockwave?

One Radical Dude · 03-06-2007, 11:25 AM

Yeah, did you make sure you reinstalled Adobe Shockwave (or have the latest version downloaded)? It's very important that you get the latest. My only experience with Vista was a bit of a test drive at Office Depot, so I may not be much of help to you.

Sparky · 03-06-2007, 02:22 PM

My copy of Vista hasn't arrived yet, but I agree that making sure everything is up to date, your browser and everything, would be the first thing to try.

lisaframe · 03-06-2007, 07:26 PM

I downloaded both the latest version of shockwave and flash players. I still get a server error. Thanks for the suggestions. I will keep trying to log on.

Sparky · 03-06-2007, 07:32 PM

Poo. Have you tried multiple browsers?

Frankie Fan · 03-07-2007, 07:42 PM

I'm running Vista now and it's fine with me. Maybe try re-installing Shockwave like they said above. If you have anymore problems pm me.

lisaframe · 03-08-2007, 05:58 AM

Thanks for letting me know that it does work with Vista. I will try again later on today.

lisaframe · 03-08-2007, 03:04 PM

I have reinstalled shockwave, I have turned off my anti-virus software, I have tried Internet Explorer and Netscape, and I still get between 65 & 75% loaded and I get a trouble communicating with the server error everytime. I am giving up for the time being before I tear all my hair out. Thanks to everyone for your help.

montitech · 03-08-2007, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lisaframe

I have reinstalled shockwave, I have turned off my anti-virus software, I have tried Internet Explorer and Netscape, and I still get between 65 & 75% loaded and I get a trouble communicating with the server error everytime. I am giving up for the time being before I tear all my hair out. Thanks to everyone for your help.

did you try deleting the game cache?
I mentioned this last month in the following thread: http://www.fosters-home.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1491

Directory names might differ slightly

monty

03-06-2007, 09:28 AM	#1
lisaframe Newly Abandoned Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 13	Windows Vista I got a new computer on Sunday and have not been able to log on since then. I always get a shockwave error. I was wondering if it had something to do with Windows Vista. Is anyone else using this operating system?

03-06-2007, 11:25 AM	#3
One Radical Dude Big Insensitive Jerkface Still Awesome Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 2,738	Yeah, did you make sure you reinstalled Adobe Shockwave (or have the latest version downloaded)? It's very important that you get the latest. My only experience with Vista was a bit of a test drive at Office Depot, so I may not be much of help to you. __________________ Visit these pages: Facebook, Twitter, Google+

03-06-2007, 02:22 PM	#4
Sparky Undisputed Ruler of Terrencania Am not Slave-O-Matic! Am Johnny Five! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 5,718	My copy of Vista hasn't arrived yet, but I agree that making sure everything is up to date, your browser and everything, would be the first thing to try. __________________ Custom Machine Embroidery & More

03-06-2007, 07:32 PM	#6
Sparky Undisputed Ruler of Terrencania Am not Slave-O-Matic! Am Johnny Five! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 5,718	Poo. Have you tried multiple browsers? __________________ Custom Machine Embroidery & More

03-06-2007, 10:21 AM	#2
HappyFoppy This rank is six words long STFU AND DANCE Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hotel Hotel Posts: 597	Have you tried reinstalling Shockwave?

03-06-2007, 07:26 PM	#5
lisaframe Newly Abandoned Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 13	I downloaded both the latest version of shockwave and flash players. I still get a server error. Thanks for the suggestions. I will keep trying to log on.

03-07-2007, 07:42 PM	#7
Frankie Fan Frankie is awesome! Frankie is awesome! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 24	I'm running Vista now and it's fine with me. Maybe try re-installing Shockwave like they said above. If you have anymore problems pm me.

03-08-2007, 05:58 AM	#8
lisaframe Newly Abandoned Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 13	Thanks for letting me know that it does work with Vista. I will try again later on today.

03-08-2007, 03:04 PM	#9
lisaframe Newly Abandoned Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 13	I have reinstalled shockwave, I have turned off my anti-virus software, I have tried Internet Explorer and Netscape, and I still get between 65 & 75% loaded and I get a trouble communicating with the server error everytime. I am giving up for the time being before I tear all my hair out. Thanks to everyone for your help.