Battle.net and Service Pack 2

[PanZer]

Can anyone tell me if D2 Bnet has any known conflicts with Windows XP SP2? I've been having major lag problems and I got SP2 recently, I was wondering if maybe they were related....

[sk8rmike07]

yeah there is but dunno if it causes lag or not

Connections-Win XP SP2 Firewall:
Opening the Internet Connection Firewall:

Click on the Start button.
Click on Control Panel .
Depending on which Desktop Style you have chosen to use, follow the appropriate directions below:

Windows XP default desktop:

Click on Security Center
Now click on Windows Firewall .
Windows Classic desktop:
Click on Windows Firewall
Please be sure that the radio button is set to On (recommended) and that there is no check in the box that says Don't allow exceptions before continuing.

Adding a port:


Click the Exceptions Tab.
By default only the Remote Assistance Service is enabled. Adjust according to your needs. Again, consult your documentation for explanations on each if needed.

Click on the Add Port... button. Please enter the information below if you own:
Diablo

Name : Type 'Diablo Battle.net'
Port : Enter the number '6112' and check 'TCP'
Diablo II & Diablo II: Lord of Destruction
Name : Type 'Diablo II Open Battle.net'
Port : Enter the number '4000' and check 'TCP'
WarCraft III: Reign of Chaos & WarCraft III: The Frozen Throne
Name : Type 'WarCraft III Battle.net'
Port : Enter your Game Port number*, and check 'TCP'
* How to obtain your Game Port number:
First, open Warcraft III.
Click on the Options button.
Click on the Gameplay button, and note the number shown in the Game Port box.
After entering the options for your game, please be sure that there is a check next to the box on the Exceptions tab.