Battle.net Error

[mookman74]

Wenever I try to log on I recieve this error message:

"Unable to Connect to Battle.net
You may be trying to connect to an invalid Battle.net server. If you are using a modem, you may need to connect mannualy to the internet before connecting to Battle.net"

1. I always use Azeroth and not a 3rd party server or shit like that.
2. I always mannualy connect because my dad is paranoid about hacks so my internet is down unless i log onto AOL

What can I do?

[NegotiatorSmith]

When was the last time you were able to connect to Battle.net with Warcraft III? Can you connect to any of the gateways (Azeroth, Lordaeron, Northrend and Kalimdor)?

If you're using AOL and you're having trouble connecting to Battle.net, consider Blizzard's "official" suggestions for AOL users:

"To connect to Battle.net via AOL, make sure you are running the latest version of the AOL software.
Make sure you are connecting to AOL with parental controls turned off. If you have continuing problems try logging onto AOL using the Main Account. You can also try connecting to AOL using a different local access number."

BTW, your dad doesn't have to be "paranoid about hacks" if you guys keep Windows up-to-date and run an up-to-date software firewall. You should also have an up-to-date antivirus program running too. As long as you have those three things and watch what you download, you shouldn't have to worry about hackers and such.

[quiksilver87]

lots of people get that error... mine said that becoz my CD was pirated so i bought an original. Maybe AOL has a firewall or something

[kaghasgi]

Have you even connected to battle.net before? Or is it your first attempt?

[quiksilver87]

its so nice when people answer and appreciate other people's help...