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WinMX not connecting
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jlmcd
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22. September 2005 @ 17:55 |
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I've had no problems with WinMX until 2 days ago...now it can't connect, and I can't even access the WinMX website...
I reinstalled from my original install files, and the appropriate ports are open. Is there something going on, or am I the only one?
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22. September 2005 @ 19:53 |
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Jesus!!! read the other 5 threads that state that WINMX is done for, they have become a pay site. Please search before posting.
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RockonTom
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23. September 2005 @ 00:08 |
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I've got the same problem as you.
I even tried www.winmx.co.uk, & i still cannot connect.
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Staff Member
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23. September 2005 @ 08:25 |
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Its closed, get over it.
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AfterDawn Addict
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23. September 2005 @ 12:20 |
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Gone the way of "other" P2P sites.....
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jaykat61
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24. September 2005 @ 09:23 |
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This is CRAP! I purchased Lifetime full and ultimate downloads with Pro version upgrade and still cant log in..... Any Suggestions?
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24. September 2005 @ 09:29 |
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IT'S CLOSED!!! Damn can't you read? I suggest you switch to a better p2p and as DvdBack23 said
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get over it.
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RiTarDid
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25. September 2005 @ 08:27 |
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NOT CLOSED BUTTWIPES!!!! I'm looking for the link right now, i'll post in a few mins with the link to a temp fix. They're working on the permanent fix as we speak.....I'm connected right now>>....
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RiTarDid
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25. September 2005 @ 08:31 |
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This is the procedure to configure your pc to connect with WinMx:
1) Download a new host file from this URL: http://205.238.40.1/hosts/hosts
2) After downloading the "hosts" file (is a windows file included in the system) we can proceed.
3) Now paste the new file "hosts" in the Windows directory respective to its version:
For Windows 95/98/Me the directory is c:\windows\hosts
For Windows NT/2000/XP Pro the directory is c:\winnt\system32\drivers\etc\hosts
For Windows XP Home the directory is c:\windows\system32\drivers\etc\hosts
Now we can replace the "hosts" file.
4) For Win2k & XP users, sometimes may be necessary use the command "ipconfig /flushdns" from the command prompt.
5) Now, open WinMx and try to connect with primary connection!
Luca, the administrator of P2Pzone.net, tells Slyck.com this is a temporary fix and the developers are working on a more permanent solution. From public reaction so far and from our own testing, this method works exceedingly well. WinMX fans will certainly have a place to call home once again.
Update: If the above fix does not work for you, also try a fix available here: http://www.vladd44.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?p=26688#26688
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RiTarDid
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25. September 2005 @ 08:33 |
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You're Welcome. When you see RiTarDid on WinMX, show him love....
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25. September 2005 @ 09:24 |
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NOT CLOSED BUTTWIPES!!!!
calling us buttwipes is way out of line. if anyone's a 'buttwipe' around here, then it's you.
if you read throught the million and one threads on the closure of winmx around here, you will know that the whole revival story is already being discussed.
but at least you were offering help.
one more thing though, you dont need to post 3 times in a row. in the top right-hand corner of your post there is an icon that looks like a pen and pad. click on that and you can edit your post. ;)
Welcome to afterdawn!
Lethal
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RiTarDid
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25. September 2005 @ 15:45 |
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Ok, so you're right; Buttwipes may have been harsh and un-called for. I'm tired of the Quote:
Its closed, get over it.
attitude of the p2p community! I got a little carried away....
WinMX has been called obselete for a while now; but I still have not gotten crappy/incomplete/scrambled mp3's there...ever. If we all stand up for what we like, we won't have to just "move on" to inferior, one-search-at-a-time, kazaa-like programs that don't do what WinMX users have enjoyed for so long: fast, reliable, quality downloads!! Support WinMX, don't just quit on her!
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25. September 2005 @ 15:51 |
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we all stand up for what we like, we won't have to just "move on" to inferior, one-search-at-a-time, kazaa-like programs that don't do what WinMX users have enjoyed for so long: fast, reliable, quality downloads!!
limewire does all that and has a better interface...
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RiTarDid
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25. September 2005 @ 16:55 |
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I would be forced to agree with you if Limewire wasn't such a virus infested, leech overrun network; that doesn't appear to give nearly the same ratio of good mp3's to bad ones that winmx does....everyone's entitled to their opinion,though....
speaking of which; interface is a matter of opinion as well; I'm sure I'm not the only one to much prefer WinMX's flexibility and ease of operation to the "virtual" approach that limewire offers
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 25. September 2005 @ 16:57
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25. September 2005 @ 19:03 |
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limewire does all that and has a better interface...
BAM! I have only ONCE ever downloaded a corrupt file from Limewire, as for Leecher-overrun, not really.....
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PhrogyBoy
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27. September 2005 @ 21:20 |
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Guys I know it gets frustrating, but that's what all this is for...so we can all help each other figure out what's going on, and I have to say it's helped me a lot. I've been scratching my head for days and this fix worked.
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!
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IDN
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28. September 2005 @ 09:19 |
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Yes, thank you all from another head scratcher. 'Worked a treat ;)
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katiekam
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28. September 2005 @ 17:55 |
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okay- i dont get all this computer stuff.. all i know is that i cant connect to winmx and you guys are saying how you can get back on by doing something with hosts and zipped folders and whatever.. but it is all confusing to me, so could someone explain to me in english what the hell i do? i dont wanna give up using this, i am sick of trying to find ones that actually work and work well... so please, someone help me? :) thank you.
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IDN
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29. September 2005 @ 08:45 |
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The way i did it was probably a bit cack-handed but i followed the above link : http://205.238.40.1/hosts/hosts (i had to paste it in the address bar for some reason), and then i copied and pasted all the information into:
c:\windows\system32\drivers\etc\hosts
using Notepad.
I also put a '#' or 'hash' character in front of each line of i/p addresses and host names. I use XP and it's working fine now. Hope this helps.
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katiekam
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29. September 2005 @ 08:49 |
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mmm'kay.. i got it working now.. thanks:)
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soulplush
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13. October 2005 @ 14:29 |
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hey!!!! i saw the message u posted conerning ur winmx, well, i know this is coming like a month later but the truth is that i am having the same problem. you r not alone. pls can u mail me to let me know if u have rectified the problem? thanks returnthecall@yahoo.com
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ddp23
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15. October 2005 @ 09:12 |
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If you have not already tried it go to http://www.vladd44.com and download the PIE patch. Should get you back up and running. Cheers
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mickK
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17. October 2005 @ 19:34 |
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oh man still can't beleve people still get fooled by paying for a subscription for a P2P client that everyones knows sooner or later it will get shut down. donating money i can understand though
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hmathues
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18. October 2005 @ 01:35 |
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Whoever the sainted person is who posted the http://www.vladd44.com url, I'm eternally grateful. And I'm sure a lot of others are. In just 5 minutes flat, Winmx was back up and running for me. It's painful to read the negative and abusive remarks that were posted in this thread by senior members to newbies. Instead of acting like tiny tyrants who think they know it all, they should have been the ones in the forefront who beat the bushes looking for a patch. Any decent human being would apologize after being proven wrong. But not these guys. Shame, shame, shame on you for abusing your tiny grain of perceived authority on this website. And to be proven wrong by newbies. That's just poetic justice!
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ddp23
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18. October 2005 @ 04:03 |
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You're welcome! I had the same problem and spent hours combing the net for the solution. I had used the guys at http://www.vladd44.com before for hints and tips and sure enough they came up with a much simpler solution than the ones I have seen elsewhere. If you see me on WinMx I'm SilverFox. Happy to have helped fellow users!! Cheers
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