doesn't sound like a bug... maybe this will help? Here are some general trouble shooting tips to help your troubles with the game online or on a Local Area Network (LAN). First, be sure to disable any firewalls you have running. · Software firewalls can simply be turned off, usually by right clicking on the icons near your clock and selecting "Close" or "Exit". · Hardware firewalls should be bypassed by going from the computer directly to your modem, skipping any router you may have. · Try cycling the Power on your modem. If you have Windows XP, there is a built in Firewall that we will want to disable. Please follow these steps to do so: · Double click "My Network Places" on your Desktop or in your Start Menu · Click "View Network Connections" · Right click on "Local Area Connection" and Select "Properties" · Click the "Advanced" tab · Make sure to uncheck the box under "Internet Connection Firewall" If you have Windows 95, 98 or ME try using this method to reset your Network connection. · Click on Start and then Run. · In the Open box, type in: winipcfg · Click "Ok" · When the Windows IP Configuration box comes up, Click "Release". · Then Click "Renew" · Then close the Windows IP Configuration box C/P from http://www.experts-exchange.com/Software/Misc/Q_21469170.html