View Full Version : Patched WinMX won't connect
Sango-sama
April 7th, 2006, 03:58 PM
I have the patched version of WinMX running on a Win98 SE, 266 MHz laptop with 64 MB RAM (so 1337) and 56 k dialup. As of today, it will not get beyond the amber connecting phase. I tried disconnecting and reconnecting the client several times. I disconnected and reconnected my dialup connection. It still won't connect. Is anyone else having this trouble right now?
Online I see a new version called WinMX 2006 that we have to pay for! Is this the same WinMX? Has the company sold out?
Thank you.
cheapprick
April 7th, 2006, 04:09 PM
Do not give them money. It's a scam.
Not to be too ignorant, but that is one rocking machine you're running there. Ever hacked NASA? Check where you got the 'patched version' of WinMx and see if you meet the system requirements.
Sango-sama
April 7th, 2006, 04:21 PM
Yeah, it's such a great machine. I leave my friends in the dust when we play Doom 3 over my superfast dialup connection. XP
cheapprick
April 7th, 2006, 04:22 PM
Does it meet the system requirements?
What version of WinMx are you using?
nightshadow
April 7th, 2006, 04:29 PM
Sometimes it takes a long time to connect after the latest PIEPatches. Sometimes disconnecting and reconnecting helps, but it does not seem to be working for you.
Do you use a primary or secondary connection?
Damn, feeling extra prickly today aren't we oh cheap one?
cheapprick
April 7th, 2006, 04:34 PM
I didn't think I was unreasonable.
rainbowdemon
April 7th, 2006, 04:54 PM
Am I missing something? I thought WimMx was pretty much dead.
lifehacker
April 7th, 2006, 05:23 PM
Am I missing something? I thought WimMx was pretty much dead.
It is pretty much dead. This is just a new way of getting ignorant people to pay money for some terrible filesharing software.
Uncle Floyd
April 7th, 2006, 07:25 PM
i havent been able to connect to winmx for 2 hours,usually its about 5 seconds.is winmx down for anyone else tonight?
lifehacker
April 7th, 2006, 07:42 PM
I dont know the answer to your WinMx question but let me give you some advice: drop WinMx. The network is dead. If you need something good and easy for music try FrostWire or Ares.
Krell
April 7th, 2006, 08:01 PM
As much as I wouldnt baby Uncle Floyd along . . as he has been here enough to find his way around, in all fairness, Winmx went down due to a version upgrade, and it was my search for answers that brought me to Zero Paid. I agree Winmx is crap, but its a legit question.
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Uncle Floyd
April 7th, 2006, 08:01 PM
i dont want to use those programs,i like winmx,i asked about winmx,not those other programs.maybe everyone doesnt agree with you,cause the programs you mentioned are full of bugs and have little content.if someone wants to help me instead of trying to convert me to the program THEY think is better,i would appreciate any help,thanks
Krell
April 7th, 2006, 08:11 PM
What we SHOULD be discussing is . .
If you cant connect and it just keeps trying but NO go . . .
What can you do to determine of their network or servers are down? or up?
What diagnostic procedures can a lay person do to test their system, ISP, or the P2P network, in this case, Winmx?
This thread is now a BEST PRACTICES thread specifically for troubleshooting from the client computer toward the Winmx servers , , , think thru your answers carefully before you post them, and take the time to invest in a learning exersize that will apply to ALL P2P APPS.
Who goes first . . remember your answering me not Uncle Floyd only.
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nukehella
April 7th, 2006, 08:30 PM
And what time is it>It's time to say "Winmx sux"
shallowhall
April 7th, 2006, 10:04 PM
And what time is it>It's time to say "Winmx sux"
I like your quote nukehella
chris305_interpol
April 7th, 2006, 10:33 PM
ive never tryed Winmx
does it even work still?
nukehella
April 7th, 2006, 11:03 PM
I like your quote nukehella
It's my own litlle mini cyber -tourettes thing.Except since it's cyber there are no facial tics or unpleasant self mutilation.Just an unstoppable urge to say "Winmx sux" damn,it happened again.
macky121
April 8th, 2006, 04:34 PM
I have the patched version of WinMX running on a Win98 SE, 266 MHz laptop with 64 MB RAM (so 1337) and 56 k dialup. As of today, it will not get beyond the amber connecting phase. I tried disconnecting and reconnecting the client several times. I disconnected and reconnected my dialup connection. It still won't connect. Is anyone else having this trouble right now?
Online I see a new version called WinMX 2006 that we have to pay for! Is this the same WinMX? Has the company sold out?
Thank you.
have u got the win mix patch if u have it go 2 connectinos in winmx settings the internet connections right the 3 connections shouled be all on the top as u click thouht them if they are not the put them on the top then hit refresh 5 times fast and it connects easy ps dont pay for it i will post a link 4 it if u want
Krell
April 8th, 2006, 04:42 PM
Wow I looked for this thread, aparently my last post was misinterpreted and "someone" spazzed out!!
For crying out loud I was just trying to get someone to be of more assistance . . .
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Mels_Smileys45
April 8th, 2006, 08:09 PM
2 of the host servers were down for about 18 hours. Both are back up and working fine. Your problem should be resolved now.
And I'll add this, I still prefer this network. Fanboying your own shit when someone asks a legit question is not helpful