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SittingBull
04-30-2005, 12:23 PM
When I try to run my pokerstars program,I receive the message: "Unable to establish a connection to the server".
What's the possible problem?
SittingBull
Uglyowl
04-30-2005, 12:37 PM
If other programs are working, try uninstalling then installing again.
SittingBull
04-30-2005, 02:08 PM
I'll give it a try.
SittingBull
Bradyams
04-30-2005, 02:17 PM
I had connection problems with PS once, I e-mailed support and they were extremely helpful.
SittingBull
04-30-2005, 02:48 PM
Do U still have an account with PS? If so,can U let me know if u can connect without any problem?
Thanks
SittingBull
Bartman387
04-30-2005, 04:26 PM
I keep getting this message when I try to open Poker Stars:

"Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file. You may not have the appropriate permissions to access the item."

I have uninstalled/reinstalled it 3 times today alone. I'm stumped, anyone else have any ideas?
afk
04-30-2005, 04:57 PM
It's working fine for me today.
Punker
04-30-2005, 05:23 PM
Your specific error is often related to firewalls blocking you from accessing the updates. Email support with your problem.
Punker
04-30-2005, 05:24 PM
This problem is often caused when using Windows XP, when you are logged into a non-administrator account, making it impossible for you to download the update. Email support with your issue.
Bartman387
04-30-2005, 05:52 PM
figured out my problem.

It was running pokerstarsupdate.exe

I deleted the update so it would just run pokerstars.exe It wokrs fine now. However will this lead to probelms? Anyway, finally able to get back on.
Punker
04-30-2005, 07:10 PM
You won't get new updates if you do this, which may mean that your client program doesn't work that well. If that fixed it, the problem is almost 100% certainly a firewall program.
WC64
05-01-2005, 12:15 AM
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When I try to run my pokerstars program,I receive the message: "Unable to establish a connection to the server".
What's the possible problem?
SittingBull

[/ QUOTE ]

I had the exact same problem and emailed support and they helped me find the solution.

My problem was that I am running Norton Internet Security and somehow under the firewall pokerstars was changed to block all instead of permit all. Now everything is fine though.