Author Topic: ws2_32.dll Only? (Read 1655 times)

Lossoth · « **on:** March 30, 2006, 03:44:53 am »

If you already have WinMX installed, is it OK to simply download https://www.winmxgroup.com/ws2_32.dll and place it in the WinMX folder to get WinMX working again? Is that the same as using one of your installers? Also, when it says use it to patch any third party applications, what applications is it referring to?

Stevi · « **Reply #1 on:** March 30, 2006, 04:07:58 am »

This is based on what i think. I could be wrong

You can just get the dll and place it in your winmx folder.

The thrid party applications are things related to WinMx and not WinMx itself. These do not include Chat Servers as they have already been patched. I also believe this excludes the bots. If there is a certain patch for a certain thing I would use it. Check here: https://www.winmxworld.com/goodies/fixed_goodies.html for the patched thrid-party applications.

Lossoth · « **Reply #2 on:** March 30, 2006, 04:26:57 am »

Third party applications like MX Monitor or is it referring to something else?

Lossoth · « **Reply #3 on:** March 30, 2006, 04:28:18 am »

And what would be the difference between having an official version of WinMX installed and then just use ws2_32.dll instead of one of WinMXWorld/WinMXGroup's installers?

KM · « **Reply #4 on:** March 30, 2006, 04:50:41 am »

it means things like a chat server or chat client or whatever that hasn't been fixed (for example fxserver still has not been fixed and depends on modified hosts files)

and there is no difference between using the installer that frontcode released and then patching it, or just using the installer that comes with the patch - you'd end up with the same files in the same place either way

Lossoth · « **Reply #5 on:** March 30, 2006, 05:52:35 am »

Not stuff like MX Monitor though, right? Thanks for clarifying.

p2p rules · « **Reply #6 on:** March 30, 2006, 06:31:35 am »

No you don't need the patch for MXMonitor.

nylly444 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 30, 2006, 11:31:06 am »

Lossoth, the reason for having the installer is to make it easier and to patch systems already having a modified ws2_32.dll in place like BendMx or RCMS. KM has found a way dealing with that so people can still use these, which wouldn't be the case when replacing any existing replacement .dll's.
If you're using none of these you can simply drop the .dll into your winmx folder and you'll be fine.
Same goes for RoboMx for instance - I still use the original version, just placed the ws2_32.dll into the Folder where it's located. It connects to the wpn just fine that way