Troubleshooting

Common issues and solutions when downloading and setting up Warcraft III

Antivirus Detecting JNLoader as a Virus

Many antivirus programs may flag JNLoader as a potential threat. This is a false positive and is safe to use.

Tutorial: How to add exceptions for JNLoader in your antivirus

Steps to Add an Exception:

  1. Open your antivirus software
  2. Find the "Exclusions" or "Exceptions" section
  3. Add the JNLoader folder or executable to the exceptions list
  4. Confirm the changes and restart your computer if necessary

Connection Issues with Eurobattle.net

If you're having trouble connecting to Eurobattle.net, try these solutions:

  • Verify your account credentials - Make sure your username and password are correct
  • Check your LAN name - Ensure your LAN name in Warcraft III matches your Eurobattle.net account name
  • Firewall settings - Add Warcraft III and JNLoader to your firewall exceptions
  • Restart JNLoader - Sometimes simply restarting the application can fix connection issues

Game Crashes or Freezes

If Warcraft III crashes or freezes during gameplay:

  • Update your graphics drivers - Outdated drivers can cause stability issues
  • Run in compatibility mode - Right-click the Warcraft III executable, select Properties, go to the Compatibility tab, and try running it in compatibility mode for Windows 7
  • Disable background applications - Close other resource-intensive programs while playing
  • Verify game files - Reinstall if necessary to ensure all game files are intact
  • Check system requirements - Make sure your computer meets the minimum requirements for Warcraft III

Missing Maps or Custom Content

If you can't see or play certain maps:

  • Verify map location - Maps should be in your Documents/Warcraft III/ folder
  • Download missing maps - Some custom maps may need to be downloaded separately
  • Map version mismatch - Make sure you have the same version of the map as the host, desync could happen
  • File permissions - Ensure your Warcraft III folder has proper read/write permissions