Cannot play games Error "cannot connect to server"

Question

It wont let me play games it keep saying cannot connect to server

Answer 1

It's not letting me connect. The last time i was able to play the price is right it froze and then i just exit the game like that and ever since then it wont let me play and i just wasted friggin money on it and got like 55 coins.... how do i fix this it hasn't been working for couple days

Answer 2

Hi Mrsyoyojones,

Before we troubleshoot the issue I need more information about the issue you are facing.

-      Which is the game you are trying to play?

-      Does this happen with all the games or any particular game?

-      Are you trying to play an online game or is the game installed on the computer?

-      If it’s an online game, are you able to access internet on the computer?

-      Since when are you facing this issue?

-      Did you make any changes to the computer before this issue started?

-      Is it a wireless connection or is it connected through Ethernet?

Also access the link to know how to ask a question and post the exact details of your issue.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375

Reply back with the above required information.

Thanks and Regards,

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Srinivas R

Microsoft Support.

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Answer 3

This is very common error for me.  I expect the MS support team is merely reading from a script to ask as many irrelevant questions possible to divert from the real problem ...

Over time, I have found that on any given day, I can connect to the game server and all is well.  Then, for no reason, I cannot.  I doubt there is anything that is on the client side.  More than likely ... this is my opinion ... Microsoft does not place a very high priority on keeping the game server(s) up and running.  This is not a revenue agent.  Correspondingly, I doubt the Microsoft places a high priority on support personnel to troubleshoot the problem.  Hence, the silly questions about

• what version of OS are you running
• do you use IE (really stupid since the browser has nothing to do with playing games
• I saw where one support person asked if you got the error trying to play an online game ... obviously that person left their cerebrum at home. Why else would you get the error??
• They gave a link to MS support document ... that one merely gives you hints on how to ask questions.  I expect that reading will provide great insight into the game server problem

Bottom line, wait it out.  More than likely over the next few days someone who monitors the game server will tire of playing with him self and re-boot it.  Or whatever they do.  Then the server will be accessible again until the next time it has a problem.

Answer 4

I have been trying play the price is right game says server not connected what to do

Answer 5

It is an online game, did not change anything before starting to play. I have windows 7.  I have played it before and now it won't open. I can connect to other things ie: Facebook, etc. but the games tell me I am not online......Family Feud,,Jewel quest.....

thanx