Author Topic: Can't download (Read 1851 times)

grammykaryn · « **on:** December 07, 2007, 07:21:17 pm »

Since I got new computer (using Vista) I can no longer download. I checked to make sure WinMX is allowed through the firewall, I am able to search and select music and it seems as if it goes to download. However, as soon as it goes to the download screen the selections turn red and nothing downloads.

$i£ve®$haÐów · « **Reply #1 on:** December 07, 2007, 07:24:22 pm »

hi Grammykaryn
have you checked to see if ports are forwarded properly ?

lovejoy291 · « **Reply #2 on:** December 07, 2007, 08:11:48 pm »

and check that your router if a old 1 works with vista and doesn't need the firmwear updating

]-[êll.Ôñ.ËÀR'][']-[. · « **Reply #3 on:** December 07, 2007, 11:57:23 pm »

Sounds like your firewall is blocking connections you can check for this by turning your firewall off for a while and checking if connections are being made if this is the case then please check out the site below it should help on configuration

http://articles.techrepublic.com.com/5100-10877_11-6131599.html

particularly
#9: Inbound and outbound rules
You can create inbound and outbound rules to block or allow connections for specific programs or ports. You can use the preconfigured rules or make your own custom rules. The New Rule Wizard guides you through the steps of creating a rule. You can apply a rule to programs, ports or services, and you can have the rule apply to all programs or to a specific program. You can block all connections for that program, allow all connections, or allow only secure connections and require encryption to protect the confidentiality of the data sent over the connection. You can configure both source and destination IP addresses for both inbound and outbound traffic. Likewise, you can configure rules for both source and destination TCP and UDP ports.

Also worth a check is the following link

http://searchwindowssecurity.techtarget.com/tip/0,289483,sid45_gci1217062,00.html

As its a new pc might be worth as ]}(¥)® Ð®ágöñ GóÐÐë§§ said above checking your ports are forwarded this can be done using the link below and selecting & clicking on your router/modem and picking winmx from the list

http://portforward.com/english/routers/port_forwarding/routerindex.htm

Last but not least go to the link below

https://patch.winmxconex.com/

get the Install for Multi-versions Patched & try re-installing

Hope this is of some use to you

Talamascan · « **Reply #4 on:** December 15, 2007, 10:54:27 am »

thought id post here rather than open another for you guys to filter through ok on winmx 3.54 and running windows xp home on the bt home hub router forwarded ports to alow uploads since forwarding ports tcp i can now upload yay now the downfall have do i get he bloody thing to alow me to download again lol worked fine before i forwarded the ports

]-[êll.Ôñ.ËÀR'][']-[. · « **Reply #5 on:** December 15, 2007, 11:00:39 am »

Are you using the latest patch ( new as of july 07).... avalable from the link below

https://patch.winmxconex.com/

Also worth a visit to here to check your ports are forwarded properly just select your router/modem model and follow the instructions (would seem they need reconfiguring to allow both ways)

http://www.portforward.com/english/routers/port_forwarding/routerindex.htm

Talamascan · « **Reply #6 on:** December 15, 2007, 11:10:40 am »

been on port forward.com all seems to be ok have the latest patch just checked saw the screen so shoud have it am out of ideas

]-[êll.Ôñ.ËÀR'][']-[. · « **Reply #7 on:** December 15, 2007, 11:24:03 am »

have you rebooted after making any changes?
what security are you using ?
Its possible a firewall is blocking if you've done the above & still no luck (give it a try with firewall turned off to determin if this is the case)
also what isp & o/system are you using ?

Talamascan · « **Reply #8 on:** December 15, 2007, 11:33:07 am »

just took a sledge hammer to it seems to work now lol

did the above just and its sorted thankies

]-[êll.Ôñ.ËÀR'][']-[. · « **Reply #9 on:** December 15, 2007, 06:57:46 pm »

No worries & merry xmas to ya

grammykaryn · « **Reply #10 on:** December 16, 2007, 06:58:45 am »

Thanks to all who responded to my problem. I checked everything and it seemed as if it was all correct. I uninstalled and reinstalled the latest patch (I had the previous patch). IT WORKS!!!! I'm happy now! Merry Xmas to all!