I’m up and running on the zone now with XP. I have DirectX 8.1 which is needed, 9.0 doesn’t work. It seems to be impossible to uninstall unless your some type of tech computer nerd. I definately could not figure it out, which is why I wound up clean reinstalling XP. That puts DirectX 8.1 back. I used Microsoft tech support and the only other way of uninstalling is to use the system restore function back to the point that you installed DirectX 9.0.

For the Zone you also want to delete the file in ONLY the Axis and Allies Folder dplayx.dll. I guess the theory behind that is the dplayx.dll file will default to your windows version of the file which is then compatable.

Lastly, no router with firewall. I have to unplug the ethernet plug from the router and plug directly into the modem and reconnect before playing. Which is a pain but, once you get the system down, the only problem is remembering to put it back when your done. It’s well worth it to play on the zone. I’ve learned so much already getting my butt kicked.

Hope this helps, it’s about all I know about the subject.

P.S. Side effect of reinstalling Windows XP…… Flickering sreen in the Axis and Allies CD only Multiplayer or not. Good Luck!

Thanks but no dice. I have the updated drivers for the NVidea video card. Directx8.1 and I’m afraid to go higher. I figure it can only get worse. I was unable to try BB’s one idea of 256 colors with the lower res. I couldn’t find where to go in XP. Unfortunatly I’m just gonna have to blink very often. It’s always something right? Thanks Again.

I’m sorry Bangalore, I figured it was obvious but I did not include, when I play Axis and Allies CD ROM only.

I put a clean version of Windows XP on the system and now I periodically get a flicker on the screen. Gforce4 Graphics card. Any ideas?

I’m new to the Axis and Allies community and would appreciate some help in playing some regular people instead of the horrific AI.

When hosting, I goto what seems to be the normal screen and wait for others that never come. When someone else hosts I get a black screen for a minute or two then get an error message something like"unable to connect through directplay lobby."

I have deleted a file in the A&A folder dplayx.dll as someone told me too, no help. I’m running directX ver. 8.1. Have Verizon DSL with a DLink router with firewall.

Could this be the problem? And how can I fix it? Any ideas? Better places to play, more reliablly with the CD? I need to play a few games with the pros to raise my A&A ability so I can start kicking some butt!

All help and advice is greatly appreciated!

You know it. It’s all about Ole’ One Eye. About $5 bones per case for the best nector know to man. Just better watch out in the morning for the smell. I have already tried the six pack idea, I still beat this AI. It’s horrible.

Thanks for the help, I’ll give it a try.

Is their anything you can do to make the game harder therefore more fun. Whipping up on the computer is not much fun. By the way I am guest. The orginal poster. Thanks