Can't seem to get Ares or WinMX to connect...

[Zenithian Legend]

Ever since I reformatted something has been missing... mainly my music, I can't get winMX or Ares to connect, and I'm pretty sure any p2p would do the same thing at this point. I'm under the assumption I'm either missing a driver, my registry needs a tinkering, my settings need to be adjusted or some bad vibe merchant on campus is restricting access. Any suggestions?

[Moxio]

Do you have a router? Firewall?

[Mr. Anderson]

Turn off Windows firewall, and any other if you have it.

[sblymnlcrymnl]

Turn off Windows firewall, and any other if you have it.

If it was windows firewall causing the problem you should get a "this program is currently blocked" (or something to that effect) message. Doesn't sound like that's the problem if you don't get that.

Could you tell us what you're running? Any amount of info greater than what you've already given would be alot easier to work with.

[Zenithian Legend]

Alright I gave up on this for awhile since I had better things to do, but dammit now I want my music. I believe my computer has a firewall that isn't the problem though. I wonder if there's something I needed to re-install when my HD crashed. It does tell me I have to use the socks proxy server though, if that helps anyway at all.

[Scorch]

This is why you make backup cd's of music. Time consuming, yes, but definately worth it..

[Zenithian Legend]

No... that's not the point here. I have quite a few music cd's I just want to dl'd current songs.

[ZeroSupporT]

If you have to use Socks Proxy Server then you are trying to connect through a local proxy server for internet, which could be a problem. Check around and see if anyone knows the IP Address and port for it and input it into winMX had to do the same thing at my work.

[daphatty]

Did you install SP2 for XP? I've heard of SP2 automatically blocking the ports for P2P software without informing users. Check there first.

[Zenithian Legend]

I don't believe I did... isn't sp2 about a 150mb dl'd?

[Zenithian Legend]

Ya checked my program files it's not there

[Admiral Ackbar]

Do you have Comcast?

If you do try port 1452.

[Zenithian Legend]

No, it's this wireless crap... I'd even take comcast over this, as I've had it before. Sadly, my apts decided this was the way to go...

[Zenithian Legend]

add soulseek to the list... what's going on here? and I have charter

[Zenithian Legend]

OK... I DEMAND SATISFACTION!

[Snowmist]

If you are like I am and are lacking in the "technical skills" department, but at the same time, miss using WinMX (http://www.vladd44.com/mx/), there is a quick, easy and free solution it is called MXPIE (http://www.mxpie.com/). There is no spyware or anything else bundled with it. For those a little more savvy and courageous, there is even a manual option.

So come on back to WinMX, and download to your hearts content. Thanks to these updates, not even the power of the RIAA can stop a network.

IF you have downloaded WinMX and still cannot connect, you can even get personalized realtime help. Just go to this link WinMX Channels (http://www.vladd44.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=6514) Copy the Room name appropriate for your Language and paste it into your WinMX chat screen, then press the Join Button. This works on version 3.53 and up even if you are not connected. It allows you to join into chatrooms set up for you to get immediate help.

Everything you need at the MXPIE Website (http://www.mxpie.com/) Free and Spyware free.

I have also found a site for Computer problem (http://www.gemini777.net/) that is nice, prompt and VERY helpful. If there is a problem you need an answer to, they can help.

Realtime help available for WinMX 3.53 users having trouble getting connected. Go to WinMX Channels (http://www.vladd44.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=6514).

[Zenithian Legend]

what the BUMP?

[FriskyTanuki]

He joined just to bump a 17 month old thread? WTF?

[Zenithian Legend]

Maybe he joined to help out a horse (that was once) in need