You receive a "The game has closed down" error message when you try to connect to the Internet in Halo: Combat Evolved (905723)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Halo: Combat Evolved

SYMPTOMS

When you try to connect to the Internet in Microsoft Halo: Combat Evolved, you may receive the following error message:
The game has closed down

CAUSE

This issue may occur if you have the GameSpy Arcade program installed on the computer.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, remove the GameSpy Arcade program. To do this, follow these steps:
  1. In Control Panel, double-click Add or Remove Programs.
  2. Under Currently installed programs, click GameSpy Arcade, and then click Change/Remove.
  3. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to remove the GameSpy Arcade program.

MORE INFORMATION

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Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:8/28/2005
Keywords:kbtshoot kbprb KB905723
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