UPDATE! New fix for Primary and Secondary Connections

[jools]

Wohoooo have connections of P=7 S=18 did lose it once and it took its time coming back....but it did come back

Good work for all those involved.....))))

We were down but no way were we OUT!!!

[Gucci]

I just replaced the hosts file in C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc with the host file I got from the link at the beginning from this thred ( http://www.vladd44.com/primaryhosts.zip ) and waited 8 hours!

[He He]

He He does not thank any1 yet before my mx works cos i got nothing to thank for <---and that just looks kool

[Guest]

This is fantastic. It works. It took a while, but it doesn't matter. Thank you very much.
Great work you've done. I'm very grateful.

[WinMx Fan]

For those of us who aren't tech savvy, how do you install the patch?

How can I modify the hosts file on my PC?
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Try to locate any existing hosts file on your computer:
Windows 95/98/Me c:\windows\hosts
Windows NT/2000/XP Pro c:\winnt\system32\drivers\etc\hosts
Windows XP Home c:\windows\system32\drivers\etc\hosts
(you may need administrator access for Windows NT/2000/XP)

NOTE: Hosts is the name of the hosts file and not another directory name. It does not have an extension (extensions are the .exe, .txt, .doc, etc. endings to filenames) and so appears to be another directory in the example above.

CAUTION: We recommend that you back it up onto a floppy or into another directory on your hard drive so that you may restore it if you do not like the results, or in case something else goes wrong while you are trying to set this up. It is always better to be safe than sorry in the event of an unforeseen mishap. Please make a backup copy.

Open your hosts file in Notepad. It should look something like this when you open it:

# Copyright (c) 1993-1999 Microsoft Corp.
#
# This is a sample HOSTS file used by Microsoft TCP/IP for Windows.
#
# This file contains the mappings of IP addresses to host names. Each
# entry should be kept on an individual line. The IP address should
# be placed in the first column followed by the corresponding host name.
# The IP address and the host name should be separated by at least one
# space.
#
# Additionally, comments (such as these) may be inserted on individual
# lines or following the machine name denoted by a '#' symbol.
#
# For example:
#
# 102.54.94.97 rhino.acme.com # source server
# 38.25.63.10 x.acme.com # x client host

127.0.0.1 localhost
You can now add addresses to your Hosts file. For example:

65.77.208.240 hardhathosting.com www.hardhathosting.com
216.239.37.99 google.com www.google.com
Once you make your changes, save the hosts file and restart your web browser.

Still not working for me here....

[Guest]

SORRY GUYS, I COULD NOT GET IT TO WORK

[Ninko]

Hi there,
be patient with the patch we waited ages but its worked! to everyone involved thank you very much you have saved the network! the company suing WinMX can stick this up their arse! hehehe WELL DONE!!!!!!!!!

Take care


Ninko

[Guest]

I also just want to confirm that this does still work.

[He He]

Ye it worked to them who no what to do, what if we waited 2 days and it still dont work ?

[Guest]

anyone who created this patch is great !!!!!
I will give you novel prize !!!!!!!!!

[Guest]

As far as I can tell there is no reasn why the old winmx would work and the new one not for some people. The actual change that made this work is tiny.

Sometimes however it seems to take a while, and a system restart may help.

For people who can't figure out how to apply the fix.

Use the windows built in search for "hosts" remove the "" of course then copy the fixed host file into that directory. Restart your pc then run winmx, and wait, if it takes a very long time (more than 20 mins) restart pc... rinse and repeat as needed.

[Diamonds]

Ok, I tried your patch and it did nothing. Any suggestion why? I use Primary and i'm on Windows XP but I map my own ports.

[JagerBoy]

There were a couple of spaces missing from the file I just downloaded. Once I added those (the columns should all line up), mine started up instantly and connected Primary.
P=5 S=12

Thanks for the patch!!!

Also, for Win2000Pro, I had to stop the "DNS Client" service to get Win to see the new file.

[Guest]

like a fool,ive deleted winmx from my comp and now cant get it back,can anyone help?

you can type in old winmx in your search it will come up with a site for you.

[GreenTeeth]

Hey man you guys rock, I got in on a secondary connection. My flat mate runs the router and firewall, so when I see im, I'll try and get a primary going. It took me about 10 mins to connect, but it is there. spot on peeps

Regards

GreenTeeth

[guest1]

there is a problem with the patch you can edit it make the necessary changes and it works.

If you downloaded the patch and placed it in it's proper directory here is what you can do to fix it.

goto my computer
go to hosts file in directory my case windows xp
c: windows system32 drivers etc hosts
double click on hosts
a list will come up choose program you want to edit this
choose wordpad
make the corrections ( you need a space between each IP )
there is also a c missing

after the changes it worked in a few seconds.

good luck

[Guest]

i changed to 2.6 to access opennap now i can't get to download 3.53 anywhere

i need help

miss winmx

[j@ff@]

what network down ??? huh huh
my room still there hosting away as normal did i miss the riaa ineptness lmao

Time/date of report: Fri Sep 23 23:21:34 2005
User Name: J@ff@ 886_61775
Connection Type: Cable
Files shared: 293
Elapsed time online: 100:13:18

keep up the good work vladd

[jeffmorse752]

A BIG THANK YOU!

I've got a connection to the network right now. I
don't use WinMX for downloading all that much,
preferring Usenet, but I share some 4900+ files.

Seems even one of the file fakers has caught on to
the workaround - I've got hits in PeerGuardian
for Globix, and dozens of entries in my Sygate
packet log from them as well.

[Techie]

Hello just wanted to send a thank you to all those involved in this project with the hosts file and everything else to help us keep winmx alive. So from Myself and All of my ReallGames family THANK YOU JOB WELL DONE . For those who are having problems getting this to work two suggestions for ya to try. 1> After replacing your current hosts file i recommend restarting your computer. 2> After restart go to network connections and disable then reenable your local area connection (Meant for those who connect thru a broadband connection or have a network like i do). I also ask for now anyway those who are able to connect primary please do so cuz there are alot of people who can only connect secondary and they need our help. Time to put aside petty differences we may have had in the past between clans rooms whatever and unite to keep winmx alive and strong. Thanks everyone for listening to me much appreciated.

[Eehhh...]

I followed the instructions and it doesn't connect. Help?

[Guest]

Thanks ... thanks

WinMx will survive at least!

Thie

[Guest]

Thanks ... thanks

WinMx will survive at least!

Thieu

[s.a -BANAGO]

KM and others involved, thank you very much

[OkkiE]

Applause !!