Error Code 0x80041004

Anonymous
2010-06-11T22:22:57+00:00

Today I started getting network error code 0x80041004 while trying to play internet checkers. What is this error code and how do I fix it?

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Anonymous
2015-12-02T01:09:36+00:00

Problem solved. Yeay, I can now play Internet backgammon after days of torture. I use Win 7. Clear the SSL State by following these steps.

a. Press the Windows Key and the R key simultaneously to get the Run prompt.

b. In the Run prompt, type inetcpl.cpl and press enter.

c. In the Internet Properties window, click on the Content tab.

d. Click on Clear SSL State.

Go to this link: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows8_1-gaming/new-81-user-and-cant-connect-to-my-online-games/008c9889-3b42-44a6-b47e-b66a8003effe

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Anonymous
2015-12-02T08:57:30+00:00

I appreciate your suggestion - which may be helpful in a corrupted SSL state.

But in the current case, error 0x80041004 was just a simple game server connection issue. I was notified this morning about the posts given above. My short test on a Windows 7 production machine shows, that MS Internet games are working again - whitout any further interaction - a kind of voodoo. Or some Microsoft supporter hit the reset button on a game server ;-) - cheers.

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  1. Anonymous
    2015-11-29T18:59:26+00:00

    So, I've been having this issue as well. I've tried everything listed so far on this solution except re-installing my 7 since I just recently did a month ago....... those suggesting Malwarebytes.... I really wish you'd stop endorsing it since it is the reason I've been having this issue.... had no viruses, no problems after a fresh install until after I installed and used Malwarebytes... read up on a past incident of them having a faulty update to their program that messed up thousands of peoples computers since it deleted Windows .dll's so, it isn't the first time. And, stop repeating to turn windows features off then back on.... IF that worked, I don't figure people would keep adding to this post for the same problem... it doesn't fix it... ugh. It's also possible I suppose that one of Windows updates messed it up.... it's happened before.... an actual solution to this problem would still be appreciated... as it STILL seems to be an issue for a lot of us. Win7 x64

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  2. Anonymous
    2015-11-29T19:31:28+00:00

    Yes, I confirm. The same problem. It will be the microsoft pushing it to upgrading to Windows 10?

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