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Windows firewall question by Vazza on 02-27-2005 at 02:20 AM
hey all
just a quick question about windows firewall. I've seen something in it (dplayersvr) and I'm wondering if I can delete this but ifI find out that I need it for whatever its related to, if a windows restore would help. I'm only using XP SP1 at the moment (until april)
cheers in advance
RE: Windows firewall question by Undertaker on 02-27-2005 at 02:25 AM
dplayersvr is part of DirectX's DirectPlay, it's required for TCP/IP multiplayer gaming.
RE: Windows firewall question by SikStyles on 02-27-2005 at 04:31 AM
ya dont delete that
RE: Windows firewall question by Vazza on 02-27-2005 at 02:02 PM
I can't think of anything that I might have installed though that would require that though. So why has it appeared now? And why can't I delete it? Surely if I had installed a program that needed it, Iit would be reinstalled when I reinstalled whatever program it came from.
RE: Windows firewall question by Undertaker on 02-27-2005 at 02:49 PM
Dudette, it's part of DirectX, you cannot remove it from your computer, you can remove the entry from the windows firewall but it will reappear as soon as you play a multiplayer capable game that uses DirectPlay.