The game uses a high CPU load, and occationally it can take a reallllly loooooooong time to startup. typically startup times are larger when it has to redownload the lots of stuff. Because it uses a high CPU Load running other applications when trying to run House Party will make it have issues.
sometimes disabling virus protection and spam blockers may assist, but at the same time it leaves your PC open for attacks.
also try this link to start the game, I use it in my shortcuts and it has helped my,
http://awesomehouseparty.com/house/h...useBuffer=true
another thing that may be needed is to update the Flash/shockwave player.
I was asked to update it when I went to the CN Vidio site yesterday.
or the problem may be your Internet speed, for example if you have three computers all using the same internet at once things may slow down.
If any of this stuff works or you found the issue, post back here.
monty
