Computer Security
If your computer is not secure, hackers can get onto your computer and view the contents, delete files, install viruses, steal passwords, and much more. To secure your computer, we suggest adding some Internet security to your system (for example: a firewall and anti-virus scanner). If you are unsure what security measures to take, discuss the issue of system security with your ISP or a trained Network Administrator for the solution that is right for you.
Disclaimer: Although we recommend Internet security software, we cannot directly support it. Please contact the distributor of the software for information and product support.
Computer Updates:
If you are using Windows, ensure that you have the most recent security and service packs installed. These can help greatly by fixing security risks and updating built in security software such as the Windows XP Firewall to decrease possible threats to your machine. You can find these easily by visiting the Microsoft Windows Update page. We also recommend visiting the Microsoft Security Home Page for a wealth of information concerning current risks, as well as how to properly protect yourself.
Firewall Software:
A security system intended to protect a computer or network of computers against external threats, such as hackers, from another network, such as the Internet. A firewall can prevent your computer from communicating directly with computers outside your network and vice versa. While this does provide added system security it can affect connections made with our game servers. Please view our Advanced Networking Information for suggested firewall settings. Please note that you can have more than one firewall/security program running on your system.
- Windows XP SP2 Firewall (included and enabled by default on all Windows XP systems updated to ServicePack 2)
- Zone Alarm
Antivirus Software:
A program that scans a computer's memory and storage space to identify and eliminate viruses. Please note that you can have more than one antivirus program running on your system. Some programs may not detect what another can.
- AVG Free
- Kaspersky
- Malwarebyte's Anti-Malware
- Moosoft
- NOD32
- Symantec security check
- Outpost Security Suite PRO Free Trial
- Trojan Remover
Macintosh specific:
- Symantec Antivirus
Important Patch 2.0.1 Note: If you are receiving an "Unable to Validate Game Version" error as of the 2.0.1 patch, please make sure you first run the Kaspersky and AVG Anti-Virus Programs.
Anti-Spyware Software:
A program that scans a computer's storage space and services to identify and eliminate programs designed to monitor computer usage beyond the user's acceptance. Among many technical issues spyware can also cause crashing, minimizing of the game window, and connection issues. Please note that you can have more than one anti-spyware program running on your system. Some programs may not detect what another can.
- AdAware
- AVG Software
- Microsoft Windows Defender
- Spybot-Search & Destroy
Process Library:
ProcessLibrary.com is a free tool that provides the latest information about spyware, adware, viruses, trojans, system processes and other common applications. We highly suggest you use this program to have a better understanding of what is currently running on your machine. You can download it for free here.
AVG Anti-Virus:
Some viruses can embed themselves deep in the system. You can also try the following AVG Anti-Virus to check if this may be the case. You can find it for free here.
Web Browsing Safety:
Microsoft has a section on their website indicating some things you can do to make browsing the web a bit safer. This page can be found here.
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