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The IPX protocol is a legacy networking protocol that was commonly used in older versions of Windows, such as Windows XP, for local area network (LAN) gaming and file sharing. On WindowsForum.com, users discuss challenges with IPX support in modern Windows editions like Windows 7 Home Premium, which lacks native IPX support and cannot run Windows XP Mode. This creates difficulties for playing retro games such as the original Diablo over a LAN. Users also express frustration with Microsoft's shift away from IPX in Vista and Windows 7, favoring newer networking models like homegroups. The tag covers troubleshooting IPX installation, compatibility issues, and workarounds for legacy LAN gaming.
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    Windows 7 How can I play retro games on Windows 7 Home Premium?

    More specifically I want to play the original diablo over a LAN connection. Problem being IPX is no longer supported. My computer is running Windows 7 Home Premium as title states. This apparently is one of the only Windows 7 editions that cannot run a Virtual PC Windows XP mode so i'm out of...
    • Duke Arioch
    • Thread
    • diablo emulator gaming ipx protocol lan microsoft retro gaming virtual machine windows 7 windows xp
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  2. Azhrei

    Windows 7 Damn you, Microsoft

    Whenever I think about how Microsoft is trying to present networking in Vista and Windows 7, I get so angry I can't even formulate a proper post asking for help. I mean, what with all this crap about homegroups and public/private networking, having several different ways to go about setting...
    • Azhrei
    • Thread
    • file access homegroup ipx protocol media center media sharing microsoft network network issues network map network wizard permissions private network public network security settings shared folders technology rant user experience windows 7 windows vista workgroup
    • Replies: 55
    • Forum: Windows Networking
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