Squawkbox, FS2002, and Windows XP

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I recently bought a new "screamer"....Now I am willing to give it all up for my online simming.I "let" XP install FS2002. Then I downloaded the latest version of SB (2.3 B5) from the VATSIM link and installed it. Being a windows 98 fan, I had a bit of a time getting used to XP...but.Problem: SB is unable to find my SESSION.I have created as usual on my 98 machine, I have checked and rechecked installation documents. I really think I have done everything right.Help.Sys: Dell P-4,512,Gforce-64.266bussDWL

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Simple stuff first,Tell me EXACTLY the steps you are performing to connect to VATSIM.I mean the order you are doing things...I will be on for a bit yet tonight, so I will keep watching this post.J. Jason VodnanskyJetStar Airlines http://www.jetstarairlines.comVATSIM Senior InstructorZAU ARTCC, MKE TRACON

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You have to disable the built in firewall that comes with XP. When you connect there should be an option to connect with it. Just uncheck that option.

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Yeah make sure the XP firewall is disabled and you may also have to enter 127.0.0.1 as the IP to find your game.Jason

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I had a feeling that was the case.....but being the new user of XP that I am....where would I go to disable the firewall "thingie".(sorry, but I must use a bit of humor before I send this thing back to it's original owners)DWL

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Nevermind "where is the firewall thingie". I found it. Disabled it. And unlike most things in Windows.....it WORKED!!!Thanks all who responded so quickly....I hope I can return the favor.If your ever in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Look me up.DWL