I have the same problem, need to be logged in, try enabling cookies....well...they are enabled first of all, I tried safe mode with networking, dont have firewall or virus protection running (uninstalled it completely too and still nothing), even took it to a friends house and even HE has the same problem, did not use caps, nothing, not a single thing worked, and this is a fresh install of windows XP after reformatting my hard drive...so I dont get it...do they honestly expect me to go out and pay MORE money just to be able to play this version? I'm sorry if I seem upset, but seriously, what the heck...