Internet Checkers: error message 0x80041006.

Anonymous
2010-04-17T02:47:29+00:00

Original title: internet checkers

When playing checkers with Windows 7 an error message 0x80041006 in relation to connecting to the server comes up regularly. The screen for checkers seems to flash on and off at times. Internet checkers when I had XP also appeared to be unstable sometimes with messages regarding corrupt data.

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Anonymous
2013-06-30T08:56:30+00:00

I love how Microsoft gives you BS solutions. When it happens it happens on multiple PCs that i own. The reason it occurs is the MS server goes down Nothing anyone does solves it. Not removing Yahoo or toolbars or anything. All you can do is wait it out. The problem is at Microsoft's end and It will be fixed when the server comes back up. They need to change it to say "The game server is down, try again later" instead of the inane error code stuff.

One time at the time it occurred I contacted  15 different people all over the country and they all got the error message at the same time.

I wonder why Microsoft have not corrected there answer to the above, While it is obvious a network issue on your home computer could cause the issue the fact that the issue occurs regularly and normally disappears after an hour or so but this time frame can be longer on weekends. The fact that when it happens if I try any of my four computers they all have the same issue even those connecting via the mobile network and the fact that all the computers on different networks all start working at the same time without and updates and the fact that no other functionality has suffered and all other websites can be reached does suggest the unthinkable that the issue is at the Microsoft end.

A better answers my be to give an ip address and port to ping to see if the server is running, as I am happy to be proved wrong.

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Anonymous
2012-09-09T22:40:03+00:00

It usually clears after a few hours, I reckon it's an MSN or internet problem, not us.  It regularly occurs on Internet Spades and Backgammon too so it's probably not you.  I usually just leave and return later.

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-03-18T01:06:35+00:00

    That is the error code '0x80041006'. There is no error message. As the previous contributor said it's because the MS sever is down. It's the same for Backgammon, Spades and Checkers. If you want to waste your time with trying a clean boot and running diagnostic programs that's your choice or just wait for MS to sort their servers out and try again later.

    Secondly if you live in the back of beyond it's likely to take longer for information to be relayed between your computer and the server resulting in longer connecting times and delay during the game.

    If you're keen to play there's a lot of free multiplayer games websites that don't have the problems and don't require any signup or registration.

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  2. Anonymous
    2012-03-01T15:15:49+00:00

    This is one of many solutions to the error code: 0x80041006 which don't work. Even Microsoft suggestions vary on this matter. Seems no one seems to get their act together on how to resolve this problem and thus really making it questionable as to if anyone in Microsoft even has a clue as to what this problem is or how to resolve it.

    Typical Microsoft gibberish!

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  3. Anonymous
    2010-04-17T22:15:37+00:00

    Hey Gerry,

    • Please get us the exact and complete error message.

    The error code deals something with ‘Not enough memory for the operation’.

    I would suggest you to use disk cleanup to delete the unnecessary files. To perform disk cleanup, I would suggest you to refer the below link: 

     http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/Delete-files-using-Disk-Cleanup  

    Also give a try with the following:

    Step 1:

    Check in safe mode with networking to see if the issue persists or not.

    Start computer in safe mode with networking (HOLD F8 while computer is starting up).

    To start your computer in safe mode with networking, you can refer the below link:

    http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/help/323ef48f-7b93-4079-a48a-5c58eec904a11033.mspx

    Step 2:

    Put the computer in clean boot state and check if that helps.

    To help troubleshoot error messages and other issues, you can start Windows 7 by using a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. This kind of startup is known as a "clean boot." A clean boot helps eliminate software conflicts.

    Follow the steps below:

    1. Log on to the computer by using an account that has administrator rights.
    2. Click Start, type msconfig.exe in the Start Search box, and then press ENTER to start the System Configuration Utility. If you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, type your password, or click Continue.
    3. On the General tab, click Selective Startup, and then click to clear the Load startup items check box. (The Use Original Boot.ini check box is unavailable.)
    4. On the Services tab, click to select the Hide all Microsoft services check box, and then click Disable all.
    5. Click OK, and then click Restart.
    6. Check if you still have the issue.

    Refer the link below for more details:

    How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows 7:

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135

    Reset the computer to start as usual. After you have finished troubleshooting, follow these steps to reset the computer to start as usual:

    a. Click Start , type msconfig.exe in the Start Search box, and then press ENTER.

    b. If you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, type your password, or click Continue.

    c. On the General tab, click the Normal Startup option, and then click OK.

    d. When you are prompted to restart the computer, click Restart. 

    Step 3:

    Try running Memory Diagnostic Test and check.

    Memory Diagnostics in Windows 7 works with Microsoft Online Crash Analysis to detect crashes that might be caused by failing memory. It provides guided support and prompts you to schedule a memory test the next time you restart the computer.

    To run Memory Diagnostic Test, follow the below link:

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/Diagnosing-memory-problems-on-your-computer

    Regards,

    Savan – Microsoft Support.

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