Internet Gaming Zone Error: Failed to Connect to the Server
  
PSS ID Number: Q156310
Article last modified on 02-10-1998
 
1.6.x
 
WINDOWS
 

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1.6.x
WINDOWS
kbnetwork kbonline kbfaq
 
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The information in this article applies to:
 
 - Microsoft Internet Gaming Zone
 - Microsoft Hellbender for Windows, version 1.0
 - Microsoft Monster Truck Madness for Windows, version 1.0
 - Microsoft Golf For Windows, version 3.0
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SYMPTOMS
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When trying to play Classic Internet Gaming Zone games or matchmaking
games through Internet Gaming Zone without an Internet connection, the
following error message appears:
 
   Failed to connect to the server.
 
This error occurs when the computer is not connected to the Internet prior
to starting the game.
 
RESOLUTION
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To correct this problem, connect to the Internet using a modem. Once
connected to the Internet, run Internet Gaming Zone or the matchmaking
games.
 
MORE INFORMATION
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Internet Gaming Zone games require a modem Internet connection to play
games.
 
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Additional reference words: IGZ Internet gaming zone Hellbender truck
monster fasttrack match make golf
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Keywords          : kbfaq kbnetwork kbonline
Version           : 1.6.x
Platform          : WINDOWS
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Copyright Microsoft Corporation 1998.