Links LS 99: Internet Connection Is Terminated During Multiplayer Game (230008)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Links LS 1999 Edition
This article was previously published under Q230008

SYMPTOMS

While you are playing a multiplayer game of Links LS 1999 Edition, your connection to the Internet may be unexpectedly terminated.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if your Internet service provider (ISP) is America Online (AOL).

This behavior can occur because AOL uses a timer to automatically disconnect you from the Internet if no activity is detected within a given amount of time. This timer program can mistake multiplayer gaming for an idle connection and terminate your connection while you are playing a multiplayer game.

RESOLUTION

To work around this issue, you can download and install one of several shareware programs available on the Internet that prevent the AOL timer program from terminating your connection.

MORE INFORMATION

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Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:5/20/1999
Keywords:kb3rdparty kbprb KB230008
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