Microsoft KB Archive/230514

= Links LS 99: Cannot Maintain Connection When You Play Multiplayer Game =

Article ID: 230514

Article Last Modified on 8/18/2005

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Links LS 1999

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This article was previously published under Q230514



SYMPTOMS
When you attempt to play Links LS 1999 Edition with other players, you may be repeatedly disconnected from the game.



CAUSE
This behavior can occur if a U.S. Robotics modem is installed in your computer.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, configure your modem to minimize data loss. To do this, follow these steps:

 Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. Double-click Modems. Click the modem you are using, and then click Properties. On the Connection tab, click Advanced. Under Use Flow Control, click Hardware. Click to select the Use Error Control and Compress Data check boxes.</li> In the Extra Settings box, type the following line:

S12=0 S0=4

</li> Click OK, click OK again, and then click Close.</li></ol>

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MORE INFORMATION
The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.

Additional query words: 1.00 access linksls golf connection lost

Keywords: kb3rdparty kbenv kbfaq kbhardware kbprb KB230514

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