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Based on the information that you have given me, I am going to offer a few suggestions. Hopefully, one of these should solve the issue for you. Read them over and try the ones that show promise for your situation.

Java Error Message after First Time Installation

Sometimes a faulty installation of Java can lead to error messages stating that you need to install it. To rule this possibility out, uninstall Java and then reinstall it.

Java Error Message after Using Java for Games

Sometimes Java will stop working properly with Pogo games if you have forgotten about updating your version. If you have had Java for some time, go to the Java website and check to see if you need an update. If you do, install it and the problem should go away.

Entering Pogo Game Rooms

In order to enter Pogo game rooms, you need to enable pop ups on your computer. If you aren’t even able to enter the game rooms, perhaps this is the problem. If you are using Internet Explorer, complete this path: Start→ Tools→ Pop Up Blocker Start→ Tools→ Click to Enable. The default setting in Internet Explorer is to disable pop ups. For Firefox, Go to Start→ Tools→ Options→ Content→ Check the box in front of “Block Pop Up Ads” → Click “Exceptions” → Type in http://www.pogo.com/→ Click “Allow”→ Click “ok”.

Enable Java to Load in Pogo Games

You also need to enable Java to load so you must configure it in your Web browser. In Internet Explorer, use these directions: Start→ Internet Options→ Advanced→ Click the box in front of Java→ Navigate to “Security”→ Click “Custom Level” → Click enable in front of “Scripting of Java Applets”→ Click ok. In Firefox, use these directions: Start→ Tools→ Options→ Content→ Check the box in front of “Java”→ Click “Exceptions” → Type in http://www.pogo.com/→ Click “Allow”→ Click “ok”.

Enable JavaScript to Load in Pogo Games

You also need to enable JavaScript to load so you must configure it in your Web browser.

To enable JavaScript in Firefox, use these directions: Start→ Tools→ Options→ Content→ Check the box in front of “JavaScript”→ Click “Exceptions” → Type in http://www.pogo.com/→ Click “Allow”→ Click “ok”.

Enable Images to Load in Pogo Games

You also need to enable images to load so you must configure it in your Web browser.

In Internet Explorer, use these directions: Start→ Internet Options→ Advanced→ Click the box in front of “load images”→ Click OK. In Firefox, use these directions: Start→ Tools→ Options→ Content→ Check the box in front of “Load Images Automatically”→ Click “Exceptions” → Type in http://www.pogo.com/→ Click “Allow”→ Click “OK.”

Update the Browser

In order to get your Java to work, you might need to update your browser. When was the last time that you did so? If it has been a while, visit the website for your particular browser and see if any recent upgrades are available. If they are, you need to download them.

Clear the Web Browser Cache

The support staff at Java suggests clearing the Web browser cache on a weekly basis if you are going to play Pogo games in order to resolve issues.

Atlantis appears to be a popular topic for computer games. A wide variety has been created from the Rise of Atlantis to the Fate of Atlantis to Beyond Atlantis to Atlantis and more.

Atlantis and Copyright Issues

One of the original Atlantis games was created for the Atari 2600 video game console and another for the Commodore computer. Both of these games were indeed copyrighted and technically, an individual should pay for any downloaded versions. Unfortunately, a number of websites provide free downloads for many software games that they believe to be classified as abandonware. Nonetheless, the copyright notifications might still apply. Without knowing the exact circumstances surrounding your possession of the game or the exact origination of the game, I can only offer general strategies for removing the game.

Uninstalling a Game with Corrupt Files

Sometimes game files can become corrupt through no fault of the user. Sectors go bad, hardware or software glitches occur, or malware infections interrupt normal functioning.

If the game that you are trying to delete has a corrupt file system, you can run the chkdsk utility to correct the errors and then try to delete it afterward. This process can take several hours if the drive that you are checking has a great deal of data on it. Follow these directions to run chkdsk:

1. Navigate to Start.
2. Select Run.
3. Type chkdsk/f<the letter of the drive where the corrupted file is located>:
4. Click ok.

Uninstalling a Game from Program Group

Many programs include an option to uninstall it. To check out this possibility, follow these directions:

1. Navigate to Start.
2. Select All Programs.
3. Select the specific program that you want to uninstall, in this case, Atlantis.
4. Select the “uninstall” option. Follow the prompts to remove the game from your computer. Most likely, you will be asked to reboot. Make sure that you have closed all other applications first and then reboot.

Uninstalling a Game Using the Add/Remove Utility

To uninstall a program using the Add/Remove Utility, follow these directions:

1. Navigate to Start.
2. Select Control Panel.
3. Select Add/Remove Programs.
4. Select the name of the program that you wish to remove and select remove.

Run Anti-Virus/Anti-Spyware Application

If you are still having difficulty removing the application, run a reliable and up-to-date anti-virus/anti-spyware application to remove any unwanted bugs that might be disrupting your computer’s functioning. One reliable application is Anti-Virus PLUS by ParetoLogic and you can download it from this link: Anti-VirusPLUS.

Pogo games are among the hottest entertainment venues in today’s online world. In addition to downloading the games themselves, it is also necessary to download Java 2 Runtime Environment for the best playing scenario. For purposes of this answer, please note that Sun Java and Java are used interchangeably.

How to Obtain Java 2 Runtime Environment

Obtaining Java 2 Runtime environment is a simple process. All you need to do is to install Sun Java and Java 2 Runtime environment is automatically installed onto your computer.

How to Download and Install Sun Java

Follow these instructions to download and install Sun Java quickly and easily. This is a free download offered by Java. The instructions might vary somewhat since updates are made frequently.

1. Visit the Sun Java Download page at the following link: Sun Java.
2. Click the download button in the center of the screen.
3. Click “begin download.”
4. A security warning might pop up at this point. The warning is advising you that you are downloading an Active X control. You need to allow the installation of this Active X control in order to continue the download of Sun Java.
5. Next, a security warning might pop up advising you that you are downloading and installing J2SE Runtime Environment. You need to allow the installation, so click install.
6. Read the license agreement that pops up. Click on the statement that says something like “I accept.”
7. Click next.
8. At the prompt, click typical installation.
9. Click next.
10. Once the installation of Sun Java is complete, you should restart the computer. It is best to restart the computer now even though you are given the option to do so later.
11. Try out one of the available Pogo games to try out your installation of Sun Java.

What to Do if You Get a Java Error Message

If Java does not install properly, and this can happen, simply uninstall Java and reinstall it.

Updating Java

You should periodically check to see if any updated versions of Java have been produced by visiting the Java website. In general, once or twice a year should be sufficient.

Important Tips for Sound Issues in Pogo

• Click the sound icon within a game in order to activate the sound. The icon looks like a small speaker. When the sound icon is turned on, small wavy lines seem to emanate from it.
• Remember that in most cases, turning off the sound in one Pogo game will turn it off in all of the Pogo games.
• If you use a secondary sound device such as a CD player through your computer while you are playing Pogo games, you will not get any sound with the game.

Wow, I found a lot of PS3 users having the same problem. The issue seems to be with the magnifying lens that the system uses to read Blu-ray disks. Apparently, if any dust or dirt gets on this lens, it can stop the system from reading any disks that are inserted. Many users had this issue after using a Blu-ray disk.

Sony Support

If you are still under warranty, you should contact Sony and have them send you a replacement. They will send you a prepaid shipping box for the old unit and then send you a new one once they’ve received it. Click here to get to Sony PS3 Support . They will need the serial number for the PS3, which is located on the back of the machine under the bar code.

The downside of sending it back is that you’ll have to be without your PS3 for over a week. The upside is that you’ll have a working system. Even if your system is more than 90 days old, you might try to get Sony to send you a replacement. The customer service at Sony has gotten good reviews.

Canned Air

If it is still under warranty, I’d send it directly to Sony and not try to fix it yourself. If you do want to try a few do-it-yourself fixes, there are a few good suggestions. One user had success by blowing canned air into the CD opening. Apparently, some dust had settled on the lens and blowing it away cleared up the problem.

Run a Full Format

Power the PS3 off using the switch in the back of the machine, and then turn it back on again. Hold the power button in the front down until you hear three beeps. Go through the setup process and then run a full format through System>Format. It may not recognize HDMI cables if you are using them, so have some AV cables ready. This fix will take care of some freezing problems which may help your situation.

Unfortunately, there are very few things you can do to fix this common problem. Sony is aware of the issue and will hopefully fix it to your satisfaction.

The manner in which you fix the problem is going to depend on the type of error message that you are getting. I’ll offer a few of the solutions for the more common types of errors. If none of these will resolve your problem, please contact us with the exact error message that you are getting.

Games that Require Java

Some of the Yahoo games require Java in order to function properly. If the games that you are trying to play require either of these applications, you must make sure that you have installed them onto your computer. You can download Java by visiting the following link: Java Download.

Upgrade to the Newest Version of Java

Periodically, Flash and Java undergo upgrades. Visit their websites to see if you have the latest version installed on your computer. Older versions of Java might allow some older Yahoo games to display properly while preventing newer ones from doing so.

Uninstall and Reinstall Faulty Yahoo and Reinstall Faulty Yahoo Games

If you have never played the game before, it is possible that the download for it was incomplete or faulty. If that is the case, you should uninstall the game and reinstall it. In order to uninstall the game, you can use the Ass/Remove Utility on your computer or look in the Yahoo Start Menu for an uninstaller option.

Run a Scan for Spyware and Viruses

Since many forms of malware are often the culprit when applications don’t work properly, it is important to run an anti-spyware/anti-virus application on your computer. This is especially true if you do a lot of Web surfing. One reliable application that you can use is ParetoLogic Anti-Virus Plus. You can get it through the following link: Anti-Virus Plus. In addition, we’ve reviewed about 20 different antivirus products on this page: Antivirus Mini-Reviews.

Yahoo Game Errors in Previously Working Games

If your Yahoo games used to work, but suddenly stopped, clear out the temporary browser cache.

Blank Page Error

If you attempt to follow a link to one of the Yahoo games, but you are taken to a blank page instead, this simple fix might work for you. Close the page. Log in to your Yahoo account using your username and password. Select the “keep me logged in for 2 weeks” box. Attempt to access the Yahoo game again. This type of error might result from clearing out your temporary cache or not logging in for a long time.

Blank Page Error and Pop Up Blockers

If you have pop up blockers enabled on your browser, certain games are not going to function properly. You might be able to get around this by clicking Shift & Control whenever you are about to enter a new room in a game. Additionally, you can look up how to disable the pop up blocker for your Web browser.

Yahoo Resources for Yahoo Games Help

Several common error issues related to Yahoo Games are explained at the following link:

Yahoo Game Errors. These questions answer a variety of different issues and hopefully one of them relates to your specific issue if I haven’t been able to offer a solution for it above.

What is T64 software for the PC?

T64 software is one of the types of formats used for playing Commodore 64 games on the computer. The other commonly used format is D64 software. Both of these are quite similar in nature. This software is used with the emulators that make it possible to play old Commodore games on a PC.

What Do I Need to Play C64 Games on My PC?

C64 games, short for Commodore 64 games, are available for play on both PCs and Macs. In addition to the games, you need an emulator application as well as a game ROM.

The Legality of Downloading C64 Games

Since C64 games have been copyrighted, technically, you should not download these games unless you also own a paid version or the software has been abandoned. Controversy over the legality of abandonware is still going on.

Technically, abandonware is defined as an old game that is no longer being sold actively by the company for at least the last five years. However, since the company might decide to start selling the game again, the game would no longer be legitimate to play

Where Can I Get C64 Games to Play on My PC?

Some small collections of C64 games have been compiled for sale. One of these has been compiled by Activision and it is available here: Activisions Commodore 64 15pack. . To locate more “legal” copies of Commodore 64 games, you can search the websites of legitimate software companies.

Where to Find Game Emulators for C64 for Computer Play?

Quite a few emulators are available for use with C64 games. However, I suggest doing your research prior to purchasing one. In particular, you must keep your computer’s operating system in mind when selecting an emulator. Additionally, I suggest looking to see whether the expense is worth it by first locating legal copies of the C64 games to see how many are available. One link that you can use to get an idea of the emulators that are available should you be able to get legal copies of the games that you want is: Emulators.