can't get game to run online HELP

[Matrix]

ok so new patch installed,  game runs in offline mode but after 7 attempts to get online it just won't do it.  everytime i click to go online the clipboard changes to the point when the arena's should be showing but they don't appear.  the mouse locks up and when i go to task manager is shows Aces High not responding. 


any ideas???

never once had this happen before since AH1 days.

[Pyro]

Your firewall is blocking AH from accessing the net.  You need to go into your firewall and add AH to the list of programs allowed through the firewall.

[Matrix]

oh yeah forgot to mention i'm using XP.  

[Matrix]

Pyro i did that after attempt 1  and it was already on the list.  so just for giggles i deleted it and re-added it.still with no online access.

[Matrix]

so here was the fix for me to get arena's to show up.
 
  i had changed the default resolution to what i normally use (1600x1200).  i set it back to what the game had as default, logged in and arena's appeared.  then i logged out, changed it ti what i like, 1600x1200 and logged back in and arena's appeared.  so i think all is ok so far.  time to get in game and see how it runs.fingers crossed!!