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    Starcraft: Broodwar map download problem

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Zer0 Access, Apr 22, 2008.

  1. Zer0 Access

    Zer0 Access Notebook Evangelist

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    Ok when i go on battlenet and join a new server in which i dont have the required map i always get kickd because my download doesnt start. Sometimes im lucky enough and people wait for my download to start...this usually takes like 5 mins...The thing is ive got a 4MB broadband...so why is my computer/internet taking so long to download the maps online. Its very annoying because it takes me hours to find a map and even if i get on it i lag all the way through it.

    Does anyone know the problem?
     
    Zer0 Access, Apr 22, 2008
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  2. eleron911

    eleron911 HighSpeedFreak

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    check your firewall. It may be preventing you from receiving external files.Allow it through the windows firewall(both incoming and outgoing) in the control panel, or if you use a different firewall,set up permissions for SC BW.
     
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  3. Zer0 Access

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    ive tried that it didnt work :(
     
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    StormEffect Lazer. *pew pew*

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    This really should not be an issue, but have you checked your router settings? Blizzard has a guide on their site telling people which ports to open in order to let the game host/download files/ etc.
     
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  5. Zer0 Access

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    No i havent i will have a look at the website. thanks :)
     
    Zer0 Access, Apr 22, 2008
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