First you need to exit Live right now and donot launch it until I instruct you to do so.
Make sure you have EA's bug fix patch installed(the one that fixes cpu subs and stuff).
Then, download a program called Hamachi.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD
Install it and once it finishes installing, open it up.
close the little box with the tips and stuff, and click the button at the bottom left corner with the power sign on it. Now wait until the thing in your taskbar(bottom right corner) turns fully green like this:
dont worry if its flashing, its probably a new message telling you that there is an update available(which you don't need).
Now, see the line of numbers at the top of your Hamachi window?
thats your new ip. it is only functional when Hamachi is turned on.
give that to your friend and tell him to connect to that ip in game.
But your friend must also have Hamachi turned ON in order for this to work.
So now go open up Live and have fun playing online!
I hope you enjoyed this tutorial, if online still doesnt work for you, there's nothing I can do.
*NOTE: This is not recommended for EA ONLINE LOUNGE because the people there might not have Hamachi so it wont do any good and besides, its hard enough to find an opponent its probably even harder to find someone with Hamachi.
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