Xfire just auto-updated and I can no longer log in. I receive a DNS error or the connection times out. How do I resolve this?
This is commonly caused by security software after Xfire updates or is reinstalled. This is a security measure to prevent programs that have been altered from connecting to your network. Since each Xfire update replaces the .exe, security software views it as a ‘new or changed’ program. Even if you previously allowed Xfire.exe in your security software, after each update you may need to re-allow the new version of Xfire on your firewall, anti-virus and other programs with ‘permissions’. In some security programs you may need to remove the permissions for Xfire completely and reboot your PC. Your software should prompt you to allow the new version of Xfire. Rebooting your PC after updating your permissions is usually a good idea since some security programs require a system restart in order for the new permissions to take effect.
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