Halo pc online error message unable to join the game server

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Halo pc online error message unable to join the game server

Hey all, I've been playing Halo Online Multiplayer for quite some time now without any issue but yesterday the Ping column went blank and I wasn't able to join the game server that I usually play. Then today a few more game servers wouldn't let me join, all I get is the initial message "negotiating with sever" and then an error message "unable to join game server". I reinstalled Halo, then restored my xp to a date a month ago, went to Microsofts website and fooled around with patches but to no avail. Any ideas?

Date of Question: Sep 17th 2008 | Question ID: 129619
 

mmouse | Member | Joined: Sep 17th 2008
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The same thing is happening to me! When I find out what is wrong, I will alert you immediatly!
 

Global Fear | Member | Joined: Sep 6th 2009
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Added Sep 16 2009, ID #320896, by Global Fear
 
Did any body find out what the prob was because I happen to me to
 

dukensc | Member | Joined: Jan 7th 2009
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Added Feb 16 2010, ID #326562, by dukensc
 
it's happining to me and has been going on for about 4 months.
 

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Added Jun 17 2010, ID #332658, by Guest
 
the server your trying to join might be using a moded version of the map,this means you can't join coz your map is different.if this is not the case then check that you have the right ports opened to join halo servers,also check your firewall.last thing is that you dont have a valid cd key for your game
 

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i have modded maps and the person im trying to join hasa modded map as well and i cant join him
Added 4th Nov 2012, ID #205207, by Guest
 
 
uhm i downloaded my copy and used a key from the internetz!! is this the problem??
 

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this is enriquekyle93@gmail.com
You cannot use a used CD Key for Multiplayer or internet! it will not work!
Added 15th Oct 2010, ID #15261, by Guest
 
Yes u can, i do all the time! dumb ass!
Added 15th Dec 2011, ID #95241, by Guest
 
Yes u can, i do all the time! dumb ass!
Added 15th Dec 2011, ID #95242, by Guest
 
 
Hi guys i am from bungie(c), and i will try to answer ur question;

if ur wondering why this is happening... here are some reasons;

1. You dont have the right ports open (like what guest said).

2. u have a bad connection, not only to the servers, but ur internet speed as well.

3. not all patches have installed properly (make sure your firewall is off while installing)

or

4. that servers PING rate has clocked out... (it means to many people with bad connection/ slow internet have made the PING struggle to keep the game together.


I hope i have helped u guys and i hope i can c u on the battlefield...

Regards, (GM)BOOM^^
 

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i have done all of the above suggestions and still get unable to connect to game. regardless of which server i try. i have even turned off my firewall with no luck...
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Added 9th Dec 2010, ID #20642, by Guest
 
 
It's times like these when I thank Jews.
 

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