Program permission

In order to function, many Internet games require access permission and/or server permission for the Public Zone.

The easiest way to grant access is to answer "Allow" to the program alert caused by the game program. However, many games run in "exclusive" full screen mode, which will prevent you from seeing the alert. Use any of the methods below to solve this problem.

• Set the game to run in a window
• This will allow you to see the alert, if the game is running at a resolution lower than that of your desktop. If the alert appears but you cannot respond to it because your mouse is locked to the game, press the Windows logo key on your keyboard.
• After granting the game program Internet access, reset the game to run full-screen.
• Use software rendering mode
• By changing your rendering mode to "Software Rendering," you can allow Windows to display the alert on top of your game screen. After allowing the game Internet access, you can change back to your preferred rendering device.
• Use Alt+Tab
• Press Alt+Tab to toggle back into Windows. This leaves the game running, but allows you to respond to the alert. Once you have allowed Internet access, press Alt+Tab again to restore your game.