How to Troubleshoot "Worms 4: Mayhem" for PC
The game, Worms 4: Mayhem, was released in 2005 for Windows XP. Unfortunately for Windows 7 users, some games for Windows XP may have trouble working correctly under Microsoft's newest operating system, as of December 2010. If Worms 4: Mayhem is not running, or you are having difficulty getting online, there are a few troubleshooting techniques you can try.
Instructions
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Download and install "Service Patch 1" from the Worms 4: Mayhem website if you are outside of the United States. All U.S. copies of Worms 4: Mayhem come with the patch already installed.
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Forward the TCP and UDP ports on your firewall. Consult your firewall documentation on how to forward ports as every firewall is different. The correct ports to forward are:
TCP 80 (outgoing data only)
TCP 5911
TCP 6667
TCP 28900
TCP 29900
TCP 29901
UDP 5911
UDP 6500
UDP 13139
UDP 27900
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Right-click the "Worms 4: Mayhem" shortcut on your desktop. Select "Properties." Select "Compatibility." Click the box next to "Run This Program In Compatibility Mode For." Select "Windows XP (Service Pack 2)" from the drop-down menu.
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Click the box next to "Run This Program As An Administrator." Click "OK" to save all changes.
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