Cannot Join Star Wars Episode One Racer Version 1.0 Multiple-Player Game (283300)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
This article was previously published under Q283300

SYMPTOMS

When you try to join a Star Wars Episode One Racer version 1.0 multi-player game, you may be unable to do so. Users that try to join a game you are hosting may not be able to see your computer, or you may not be able to see an available game that is hosted on your local network.

CAUSE

This issue can occur if your Windows XP-based computer does not have the IPX/SPX protocol. To use the multiple-player features of Star Wars Episode One Racer version 1.0, IPX/SPX must be installed on your computer, but by default, IPX/SPX is not installed by Windows XP.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, install IPX/SPX:
  1. Click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click Network Connections.
  2. Right-Click on the connection that you are using to play the game (typcially the "Local Area Connection"), and then click Properties.
  3. Click OK, click Close, and then restart your computer.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

The third-party products that this article discusses are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/18/2003
Keywords:kb3rdparty kbbug kbenv kbnetwork KB283300
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