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Network error occurred while communicating with the game server. Error code 0x80041006 on Windows 7
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Original title:Network Error
I have been having constant problems while playing Microsoft games. Backgammon and Spades... while in the middle of a game, I receive this message... This is the most recent one: "Network error occurred while communicating with the game server. Error code 0x80041006
I never had this problem before I upgraded to windows 7. I use to have XP. I also miss the old game formats and Internet Hearts. Especially playing against people from other countries. Wish I never got Windows 7!!
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Anonymous
2010-12-02T01:04:06+00:00 -
Anonymous
2010-11-28T07:10:20+00:00 Hi bttrcp1016,
Your Firewall program could be causing this issue; I would suggest you to try the following steps:
**Step 1:**Disable the Security Software\Firewall Program and then test; follow the steps mentioned in the link below
Disable-antivirus-software
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Disable-antivirus-software
Open a port inWindows Firewall
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Open-a-port-in-Windows-Firewall
You may configure your Firewall to allow access to these games. If you are using a third-party Firewall program check the program documentation to accomplish this.
Important: Enable the security software back once everything is done.
For more information on gaming on Windows 7, please refer the links below
Internet Backgammon: how to play
If you want to suggest change in the design or share your feedback here is the link you can refer to:
Microsoft Connect - Product Feedback and Bug reportinghttps://connect.microsoft.com/dashboard/info/
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Ajay K
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Anonymous
2016-03-26T06:37:46+00:00 Seriously? His post clearly states he's using Windows 7 and the first thing you ask is "What is the operating system installed on the computer?"
And then you wonder why people think support techs are idiots.
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Anonymous
2016-03-08T17:09:33+00:00 With the condition and history of something as simple as the game server for windows 7, WHY would anyone trust that windows 10 is worth installing. And the constant reminders to install Windows 10....If Micr5osoft can't maintain Game Server then what is the point to install operating system 10? How can you or anyone be expected to trust your computer would operate on Windows 10???
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Anonymous
2010-12-01T11:28:19+00:00 ·
Hi bttrcp1016,
I responded above with a solution that should fix your problem. Please return to the thread and let us know if this has solved your problem.
If the suggestion above solved your problem, click the “Mark As Answer” button at the bottom of the post. If not, please return and provide any additional details you have come across so that we can further troubleshoot the issue.
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