When I install Avast in Vista, all of my microsoft games that use Directplay stop functioning in multiplayer. For example, Freelancer gives a message stating that the server went down or the network is not configured properly when attempting to join a server.
Following instructions I found in other forums, I uninstalled Avast and the multiplayer worked again and by the recommendation of another user, I installed AVG antivirus. AVG did allow the game to function normally.
Is there a workaround that will stop avast from blocking Directplay traffic? I would really like to continue using Avast. From what I have read, McAfee and Norton have the same issue.
(Please do not respond if your answer is "Vista Sucks" or "get Linux". I know Vista sucks and I do not care for Linux. Thank You
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