Fix for Connectivity Issues (MSI Laptops & PCs with Qualcomm Atheros Killer Network)

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Introduction: My friend and I bought NBA 2K15 when it was released. My friend purchased the pre-order version of the game.
From the beginning we faced difficulties with the game, but we were able to solve the problems with simple setting changes (f.e. windowed mode, lower graphics etc.), but the problem with connecting to 2K servers remained.
We tried port forwarding, changing internet connection, using vpn and pretty much everything, but we couldn't fix the problem.
We tried to ask help from 2K Support, but you guys know how "well" that works...
Finally I just installed game to my desktop and everything started to work. Unfortunately my friend didn't have another PC to play with so he still got the problem.

Solution:
We started to figure out what was the issue since it wasn't the network. We figured out that we both have MSI gaming laptop. I've had before problems with MSI's Qualcomm Network Killer so I told my friend to uninstall the software and driver and everything started to work for him too.

Long story in short:
1. Uninstall Qualcomm Atheros Network Killer and (or) Atheros Network Killer Manager. Trust me this software is completely useless for 90% of users. It has many known issues f.e. causing connectivity issues. Only thing it improves is voltage available on your USB ports.
2. Here is little bit more detailed guide how to uninstall this software and drivers. https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=178064.0
3. Follow the guide and reboot.
4. Enjoy the NBA 2K15.

I really hope that this will help you guys.
Sorry for bad English, I'm not native and I had pretty long (NBA) night, so i'm sleepy.
Cheers fellas :)

PS. If you have suggestions or questions just right below.
PPS. If this helped you just bump it up so others see.

[Joiju^mp3]

I am the unlucky friend here. I just came to approve this, totally worked for me. Time to uncork some MyTeam plays here.

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Yo, I'm gonna kick your butt tho, when I get to home ;D

[Bettie]

Thank you so much for posting this!! After weeks of failing to co-op with games this fixed it all. You seriously rock!!!!

[matthewnakhla]

i know im kinda late, but what about Qualcomm Atheros Driver Installation Program?

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Originally posted by Bettie Krueger:

Thank you so much for posting this!! After weeks of failing to co-op with games this fixed it all. You seriously rock!!!!

Glad to hear it helped u buddy, enjoy 2k :)