Okay, I got back in time for the game.

Is there a problem? It's 18.30 and I can't see the server.
Mal

It's working for me and Jean-luc. I'll ask him to restart the server. That worked for me before.

Edit: okay, a new server is running.

2nd edit: I can't connect to the new server. Always times out. No problems with Jean-luc hosting. I don't know what's wrong.

Trying to get back in, server won't let me in.

I tried to restart the server but I can't access to the game server application... I'll restart my computer...
Stll get these nasty "virus" bla bla bla pop up messages

Jean-Luc

I've tried refreshing several times but still can't see any Armorama games?
Mal

I can't make another server... it keeps saying server is not available... Emeritus should try with the name Armorama1...

Jean-Luc

Okay, starting a server...

Edit: Wait.. Now I see "armorama" and "armorama2" I'll try to connect to the one without a number.

I was Armorama2, I couldn't see Armorama so I went and played with..............er.....by myself
Mal

Sorry guys I had to stop the server because of those pop up windows! I tried to get back to windows to close one but I couldn't this time. I had to exit IL2
As I managed to get back the control of my PC I had to close 4 messages in a row! Geee! This is !

I hope I get that fixed until tomorrow... sorry to end the session like that... we were just getting warm!

I'll post the annoying pop up window picture soon!

Jean-Luc

Hi all!

Here are these pop up windows!





The second one appeared just as I wrote the previous post! Grrr! Please help me get rid of them! I can't see them anymore Sometimes I have one every minute...
I use a Mac usually, but I also have a PC for gaming. I connected it the first time to play IL2 with you and now this! Is the computer infected by some virus? I don't know what to do... HELP!

Jean-Luc

Homey, I have NEVER in my life seen any critical errors that direct you to download something off the web since 1992 when I started computering. Run one of those free virus programs and see what it comes up with.

Hi EasyOff!

I already downloaded one! I installed it, launched it and he made a check up and listed many "errors"... but to fix them I must pay to download the full program!!! My computer is running like a dream... wouldn't it be this pop up windows thing!
Isn't it a way to simply stop them appearing! I'm about to reinstall all my system again!

Jean-Luc

Okay, that's not a virus warning. Something to do with windows' registry. BUT that looks suspicous. Why would microsoft ever suggest other companies products? Looks like spyware or ad-ware infesting your PC.

Pop-up windows suggesting to get a program that costs money. Can't get rid of pop-ups without buying. = Spyware, ad-ware, the lowest scum.

Before re-installing your system, try this:
Ad-aware
It's free for personal use. Removes spyware and other sith.

Spybot
Seeks and destroys spyware lurking on your computer. Also freeware.

I recommend getting both for the maximum effect.

Hi Eetu!

Thanks for your advices!
I so far made two internet checks and both found no viruses or whatsoever! I'm using internet since 30 mn now and I have seen no pop up windows so far. Maybe playing with IL2 "activate" them... I don't know?

I will use both the programs you mentionned but will stop working on that as soon as I launch the server. Playing won't be affected for you all and I will maybe act as spectator if the pop ups are coming again... I can't play with such a window right in my face while doing a Head to Head duel with you! I'm not a kamikaze! :-)

Anyway, the server WILL run, at least for you guys, in half an hour! I will leave it running for a minimum of 5 yours so everyone can join today... enjoy!

Jean-Luc

Hi Jean,

Sad to hear about those pop-ups. I found some time to get online this evening I hope that your problems will be resolved quickly!

Cheers,
Jurjen

Hi Jurjen!

Welcome to the Armorama Arena! Ready for your first solo flight... with sharks around you! :-)

I made a scan with both anti-virus programs and one put some files in quarantine... I hope it will work... still no pop ups yet...

I'm launching the server now!

Jean-Luc

With my extremely limited French and the help of babelfish, the pop-up says it's a "service message" (or something). Do you have any programs installed that may show such a message?

I had a dvd player that liked to start up during IL2. In single player it start in the background (I don't have the slightest idea why. The cd-rom drive would spin up and the program started occiasionally) But online, it popped up over the game, much like your pop-ups. Of course they always appeared when were chased by someone! Just guess how long I kept the program installed...

ah that popup

its caused by windows messenger exploid, do a google search for service, popup, messenger...

Hi there

I'm a total newbie with all this. I think I've got through to the right games room (I can see Emeritus and TheRudy's names - but I don't understand the ping thing... mine has an asterix (*) against it. Does that matter?

Cheers

Rowan

I don't that matters, I can't see my own ping either.

Now there's something wrong. When I minimized the game to see if there's new messages, the game lobby popped up a message saying "the game room I was in was destroyed". It's still running, I'm in as well as Jean-Luc, but it's not visible in the lobby. I'll ask him to restart the server.

Cheers Eetu

I couldn't see an Armorama game - I thought Jean-Luc hadn't started it yet. Your name wasn't against a "room" on my screen.

All the best

Rowan

It was running, but somehow dissappeared. Has happened to me before. Jean-Luc's restarting the server right now. Let's hope it works now.

I start again right now!

Hurray! I see Armorama in the rooms list!

All the best

Rowan