Have the host recreate the lobby, or wait 30 seconds before attempting to join a newly appeared match to ensure the server has fully registered it. 3. Compatibility and Admin Settings

Open Windows File Explorer and navigate to: Documents\My Games\Company of Heroes 2 . Locate the folder named and delete its contents.

The “match no longer exists” message is a tiny, pointed example of a broader cultural question: who is responsible for the preservation of interactive digital experiences? Video games are not passive media; they require living systems. As more of our culture depends on networked services, the loss of an online match is an analogue for larger losses: songs removed from streaming services, forums archived without context, or digital artifacts decaying as platforms shift.

Click on the left menu. Click Change settings (requires administrator privileges). Scroll down to find Company of Heroes 2 . Ensure both Private and Public boxes are checked.