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#1 RdWhtGrn

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Posted 09 September 2014 - 01:19 AM

I just purchased Red Alert 2 again after 14 years. I tried creating an account through the game and it kept telling me Cannot Connect to Westwood Online. So I figured that I remembered that I had to update the game so I went to try to update the game first through the game, and the update doesn't download, it just freezes the game. What do I need to do to be able to play RA 2 online? Thanks for the help guys!



#2 Rocker219

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Posted 09 September 2014 - 03:06 AM

It should auto direct you to xwis

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Posted 09 September 2014 - 03:11 AM

Welcome!

 

Did you look in the "Support" section?

 

http://xwis.net/forums/index.php/topic/163831-how-to-play/


Edited by dsector, 09 September 2014 - 03:11 AM.


#4 RdWhtGrn

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Posted 09 September 2014 - 04:06 AM

Welcome!

 

Did you look in the "Support" section?

 

http://xwis.net/forums/index.php/topic/163831-how-to-play/

I actually found that post after I had posted this one. Sorry about that. Does anyone play the game online anymore? I logged in online and the online room was vacant. Then it would only let me stay logged in for about a minute, then it would disconnect me. Why is that?



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Posted 09 September 2014 - 04:39 AM

You need to create the account here: http://xwis.net/game-account/

 

After you create an account, use the password found on that page to log-in.

 

If you're still having problems, you should see a message in the empty lobby before getting kicked out. What does the message say?



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Posted 09 September 2014 - 06:49 AM

So I figured that I remembered that I had to update the game so I went to try to update the game first through the game, and the update doesn't download, it just freezes the game.

 

You basically needed this : C&C Red Alert 2 update patch 1.006

 

Also to register on the site, create a nickname and use the randoimly generated password as that's how the new system works.



#7 RdWhtGrn

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Posted 10 September 2014 - 12:13 AM

Every time I login to my account online, it shows 0 people online in the lobby and then it tells me that I have been disconnected from the server after about 30 seconds of being connected online. Can anyone help me please? Thanks guys!



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Posted 10 September 2014 - 12:41 AM

Is there a message from the server being displayed in lobby?

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Posted 10 September 2014 - 02:56 AM

Is there a message from the server being displayed in lobby?

No message, except the pop up comes up and says I am disconnected from the server. And in the US Command channel or whatever its called, I cant remember off the top of my head, there is always zero people in there. Do I have the wrong version or something, 1.006?



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Posted 10 September 2014 - 03:13 AM

Follow the instructions given to you instead of repeating the same thing over and over again.


Edited by rumblesom, 10 September 2014 - 02:45 PM.


#11 RdWhtGrn

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Posted 10 September 2014 - 11:31 PM

Follow the instructions given to you instead of repeating the same thing over and over again.

I did follow the "said instructions". Something just doesn't seem right or something..... Is what I am trying to say....



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Posted 11 September 2014 - 12:06 AM

What password are you using to log-in?


Are you sure you're using the nick and password found at http://xwis.net/game-account/ ?




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