 | Checking If a Friend Has InstantAction |  |
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| Changing My Password |  |
| How To Change Your InstantAction Password
1. Click the "Profile" icon in the InstantAction menu bar.
2. Click the "Change Password" link to the right of your avatar and profile information.
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| Refreshing | |
| Browser Refresh
If you believe that your browser has lost connectivty or is having connection issues with the IstantAction server you may want to reset your connection. However, it is not reccomended |
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| Third Party USB Devices | |
| Third Party USB Devices & DirectX
As strange as it may sound, it is possible that third party USB devices like USB coffee warm |
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| Receiving InstantAction E-Mails | |
| Different e-mail providers treat messages from InstantAction differently. If you are not receiving messages from InstantAction you may have to adjust your spam filters.
AOL.com: No known issues.
Comcast.net: No known issues. |
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| InstantAction Gamer Dictionary | |
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AoE: Area of Effect. This means that a shot or attack will do damage over an
area eminating from the point of impact.
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| Problems Joining A Game Match | |
| Cannot Join a Hosted Game Match
If people cannot join the match you are hosting or you cannot join a hosted match you are experiencing network problems. Please |
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| Third Party Firewalls | |
| Configuring Your Third Party Firewall For InstantAction
If you use a firewall other than the Windows Firewall |
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| Configuring Your Router | |
| Conflicting Router Settings
If you connect to the Internet through a router you may have to configure its settings before you are able to connect to InstantAction.com. If your router is incorrectly configured you |
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| InstantAction.com Employees | |
| InstantAction Employee Icons
The following icons denote InstantAction.com employees within the InstantAction.com interface
This does NOT apply to the forums or any other website
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| MSINFO32 | |
| InstantAction Support And MSINFO32
When contacting InstantAction support reagrding certain issues you may be asked for a copy of your system information. You will be |
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| DirectX Diagnostics | |
| InstantAction Support And DirectX
When contacting InstantAction support reagrding certain issues you may be asked for a copy of your DirectX diagnostic. You will be as |
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| Modified Game Files | |
| Modified Game File Error Code
InstantAction uses files that may not be modified if you would like to play. Each time you log in, InstantAction checks all of these files to ensure that they are not modified.
If your Inst |
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| Contacting Support | |
| Contacting Support
If you have researched your issue in our knowledgebase and |
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| Issues With New Releases | |
| Problems That Occur After a New Release
The InstantAction team is always working to bring you the best and most entertaining experience. This means that we will periodically release new versions of current InstantAction ti |
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| Purchasing Action Tokens | |
| Adding Action Tokens to Your Balance
1. Click the "Profile" or "Store" icon in the InstantAction menu bar.
2. Click the shopping cart/"buy" button.
3. Click the shopping cart/"buy" next to the point |
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| Contacting Billing | |
| Billing@InstantAction.com
If you are having trouble with billing or have questions about InstantAction billing procedures, charges or purchases please contact billing@instantactio |
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| Private Parties | |
| Closed Parties
Creating a private party allows you to regulate who can join your group. When a party has been made private, only users invited by the host (or other current party members, depending upon the selected settin |
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| Firefox Problems With Right Clicking | |
| Right Clicking Opens Up Firefox Menus
By default, right clicking should not open up a menu while you are within the InstantAction interface. However, if it does, please use the following instructions.
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| InstantAction Taglines | |
| Changing Your Tagline
You can change your tagline by accessing your InstantAction profile settings (link).
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| Allowing/Unrestricting InstantAction In Internet Explorer | |
| Instruction Set A: Allowing InstantAction In Internet Explorer
A1. Open Internet Explorer.
A2. Select "Tools" from the Internet Explorer menu bar.
A3. Select "Internet Options" from the "Tools" menu. |
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| Windows Versions and the InstantAction Plug-In | |
| Service Pack 2 and the InstantAction Plug-In
Instant Action requires that you have installed Service Pack 2 (SP2) or |
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| Modified Display Settings | |
| Display Errors Resulting From Default Graphics Settings
Changing your graphics card's default settings or "forcing" it to enable features like anti-aliasing, anisotropic filtering, etc. may cuase the following problems:
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| Uninstalling InstantAction - OS X | |
| Instruction Set A: Uninstalling InstantAction from Safari & Firefox
A1. Open Safari.
A2. Enter "/Library/Internet Plug-Ins" into the address bar.
A3. Drag the file named "Instant Action.plugin" to th |
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| Uninstalling InstantAction | |
| Removing InstantAction Files From Your System if you installed through your browser
Uninstalling from Windows |
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| Error Code 524 | |
| Plugin Errors
This article relates to the following message:
"The plugin could not load.
Error Code: 524
For more information, please see our Knowledgebase."
If you are receiving this message your Instan |
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| 510 Error | |
| Encountering Error Code 510
Error code 510 relates to a game unexpectedly quitting.
This can be for several reasons including but not limited to:
Incompatible video hardware
Outdated drivers
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| Marble Blast Online Requirements | |
| Minimum Requirements
PC/Windows
NOTE: System requirements will vary by title
Windows XP SP2 or later with latest updates or Windows Vista™ with latest updates
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| ThinkTanks System Requirements | |
| Minimum Requirements
PC/Windows
NOTE: System requirements will vary by title
Windows XP SP2 or later with latest updates or Windows Vista™ with latest updates
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| Galcon System Requirements | |
| Minimum Requirements
PC/Windows
NOTE: System requirements will vary by title
Windows XP SP2 or later with latest updates or Windows Vista™ with latest updates
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| ZAP System Requirements | |
| Minimum Requirements
PC/Windows
NOTE: System requirements will vary by title
Windows XP SP2 or later with latest updates or Windows Vista™ with latest updates
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| Rokkitball System Requirements | |
| Minimum Requirements*
PC/Windows
NOTE: System requirements will |
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| Fallen Empire: Legions System Requirements | |
| Minimum Requirements
PC/Windows
NOTE: System requirements will vary by titl |
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| Dedicated Servers | |
| About Dedicated Servers
On InstantAction, a dedicated server is a computer that has no other purpose but to host game matches. For this reason connections to a dedicated servers are:
More reliable
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| Adblock & NoScript | |
| Conflicts Between IA and Browser Add-Ons
We have determined that using No-Script, Adblock or any similar adblocking app will, in many cases cause InstantAction to malfunction.
These errors may include (but are obviously |
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| Non-C: Installs | |
| Non-Standard Windows Installations
By default, a Windows installation creates and is placed in the "C:" directory. While it is possible to install Windows to other directories, Non-C: installations are not supported |
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| ActionPasses | |
| Purchasing ActionPasses
ActionPasses allow you to purchase 30-day or year-long access to games on InstantAction. Owning this pass gives you unlimited access to a game and an allotment of Action Tokens which can be spent on |
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| InstantAction Base Requirements | |
| Base Requirements
Game requirements will vary by title.
PC/Windows
NOTE: System requirements will |
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| InstantAction Newsletter Subscriptions | |
| Subscribing/Unsubscribing To the IA Newsletter
Please note that the InstantAction Newsletter is free!
1. Log in to InstantAction using the email address you would like to change the status of.
2. Cli |
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| Site Maintenance | |
| Site Downages
From time to time InstantAction is taken down for maintenance. During this time we're working hard to bring you new features, fix existing problems and make the site as stable as possible. Please note that th |
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| Right Clicking on OS X | |
| Apple Mice and Touchpads
If you have a Mighty Mouse, a MacBook/MacBook Pro touchpad, or an older Apple mouse you will be unable to simultaneously left and right click. However you can use the "alt/option" key as a substitu |
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| Updating Your Mac | |
| Apple Software Update
If you are experiencing issues with InstantAction you may not have the latest versions of your OS X softwares. To make sure you have these updated follow these instructions:
1. Click on the |
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| RACER System Requirements | |
| Minimum Requirements*
PC/Windows
NOTE: System requirements will |
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| Supported Browsers | |
| Compatible Browsers
Windows
Firefox 2.0.0.16
Firefox 3.5
Google Chrome
Internet Explorer 6
Internet Explorer 7
Internet Explorer 8
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| Promo Codes | |
| InstantAction Promotional Codes
From time to time InstantAction will release promotional codes which will unlock special avatars, game-beta access and other special unlockables. These codes may be a part of a seasonal prom |
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| Ace of Aces System Requirements | |
| Minimum Requirements*
PC/Windows
NOTE: System requirements will |
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| Discover Card | |
| Discover Card Purchases on InstantAction
InstantAction does not accept Discover card directly. However, you can use your card to set up an account with PayPal. |
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| LORE : Aftermath System Requirements | |
| Minimum Requirements*
PC/Windows
NOTE: System requirements will |
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| DirectX | |
| InstantAction and DirectX for Windows XP
InstantAction on Widows XP requires DirectX 9.0c
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| Installing the IA Plugin at PlayLegions.com | |
| How To Install the InstantAction Plug-In
1. Go to PlayLegions.com.
2. Click on the "Play Now" button.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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| Uninstalling the InstantAction .exe - Windows Only | |
| 1. Open the Start menu.
2. Choose "Run...".
3. In the "Open:" bar enter "appwiz.cpl"
4. Find and select the program called "InstantAction.com Plug-Ins"
5. Click the "Remove" or "Uninstall" button.
6. Follow t |
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| Cannot Move Character - Controls Do Not Respond | |
| Vista User Account Control and InstantAction
User Account Control (UAC) is a feature in Windows that can help prevent unauthorized changes to your computer. You can |
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| Xfire and InstantAction | |
| Using Xfire with InstantAction
Some users may find that Xfire does not automatically detect InstantAction as an installed game. Please use the following instructions to correct this problem.
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