nikita69
09-20-2003, 10:49 PM
For all the n00bs who have to search through each thread to find a really good tip or solution to your problem using KL++. So, starting here, is the QUICK, SIMPLE and BEST TIPS you'll see in this forum. Members, feel free to add your tips in Best Tips Here... (http://www.klboard.ath.cx/index.php?showtopic=64831) in bullit point if possible. thx. n00bs, 99% of the question/"problem" you have has been posted and provided a solution for it. Please go through these tips, the links on my signature and search the forum. If all fails and feel that your question/"problem" is new to this board, then post your question/"problem" case accordingly in the Kazaa Lite Related threads (http://www.klboard.ath.cx/index.php?act=SC&c=2) thx. MODS/ADMINS/MEMBERS, feel free to send me a PM with any correction. thx
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KL++ TOP 20 MOST REPEATED QUESTIONS, "PROBLEMS" AND "CONCERNS" KL++ USERS TALK ABOUT, YET MISS/FAIL TO SEARCH THE BOARD TO FIND THE POSTED ANSWERS/FACTS (http://www.klboard.ath.cx/index.php?showtopic=64831&st=15&#entry514485)
HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT YOUR PC? (Guide) (http://www.klboard.ath.cx/index.php?showtopic=64831&view=findpost&p=591133)
DEFAULT SETTINGS IN KL++ THAT DO NOT NEED TO BE CHANGED (http://www.klboard.ath.cx/index.php?showtopic=64831&view=findpost&p=518384)
HOW TO DOWNLOAD FASTER? (example 1) (http://www.klboard.ath.cx/index.php?showtopic=64831&view=findpost&p=476462)
HOW TO DOWNLOAD FASTER? (example 2) (http://www.klboard.ath.cx/index.php?showtopic=64831&view=findpost&p=506985)
HOW TO DOWNLOAD FASTER? (example 3) (http://www.klboard.ath.cx/index.php?showtopic=64831&view=findpost&p=512094)
HOW TO DOWNLOAD FASTER? (example 4) (http://www.klboard.ath.cx/index.php?showtopic=64831&view=findpost&p=562050)
HOW TO TEST WHY YOU CAN ONLY DOWNLOAD FROM ONE USER? (http://www.klboard.ath.cx/index.php?showtopic=64831&view=findpost&p=505831)
HOW TO DO A CLEAN INSTALL AFTER EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITHOUT SOLUTIONS? (http://www.klboard.ath.cx/index.php?showtopic=64831&view=findpost&p=477596)
HOW TO KNOW IF YOUR DOWNLOAD IS A FAKE BEFORE IT FINISHES? (http://www.klboard.ath.cx/index.php?showtopic=64831&view=findpost&p=515499)
HOW TO AVOID FAKE MUSIC FILES? (two examples) (http://www.klboard.ath.cx/index.php?showtopic=64831&view=findpost&p=555677)
HOW TO RESTART DEAD DOWNLOADS? (http://www.klboard.ath.cx/index.php?showtopic=64831&view=findpost&p=481309)
HOW TO RESOLVE CODECS PROBLEMS? (one example) (http://www.klboard.ath.cx/index.php?showtopic=64831&view=findpost&p=488945)
HOW TO DELETE STUBBORN FILES? (http://www.klboard.ath.cx/index.php?showtopic=64831&view=findpost&p=479871)
HOW TO ELIMINATE BIG PROBLEMS WITH SMALL PROGRAMS? (http://www.klboard.ath.cx/index.php?showtopic=64831&view=findpost&p=489994)
HOW TO BLOCK ADS AND MAINTAIN THE SUPERTRICK (hosts file - example 1) (http://www.klboard.ath.cx/index.php?showtopic=64831&view=findpost&p=499791)
HOW TO BLOCK ADS AND MAINTAIN THE SUPERTRICK (hosts file - example 2) (http://www.klboard.ath.cx/index.php?showtopic=64831&view=findpost&p=567015)
HOW TO BLOCK ADS AND MAINTAIN THE SUPERTRICK (hosts file - example 3) (http://www.klboard.ath.cx/index.php?showtopic=64831&st=45&#entry624191)
HOW TO SPEED-UP YOUR IP RESOLVING IN THE SUPERTRICK (hosts file) (http://www.klboard.ath.cx/index.php?showtopic=64831&st=45&#entry616256)
HOW TO STOP SPAM VIA WINDOWS MESSENGER SERVICE (http://www.klboard.ath.cx/index.php?showtopic=64831&st=45&#entry644774)
HOW TO TWEAK THE REGISTRY SETTINGS FOR MAXIMUM PROTECTION FROM NETWORK ATTACK (http://www.klboard.ath.cx/index.php?showtopic=64831&st=45&#entry644988)
ONE LINERS THAT CAN HELP YOU RESOLVE/UNDERSTAND YOUR PROBLEM (http://www.klboard.ath.cx/index.php?showtopic=64831&view=findpost&p=518103)
HELPFUL LINKS (http://www.klboard.ath.cx/index.php?showtopic=64831&view=findpost&p=504812)
RELATING POSTS: comming soon...Also a seperate guide for OS will be included
RESULTS WILL VARY
No matter how good your systems may be, they're only as effective as what you put into them.
CREDIT/OTHER: ALL TIPS WHERE COMPILED FROM POSTS ON THIS BOARD AND MY HUMBLE EXPERIENCE. IN ADDITION, THEY ARE BASED ON YOU USING THE LATEST SOFTWARE VERSION OF THE PROGRAM DISCUSSED
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KL++ TOP 20
MOST REPEATED QUESTIONS, "PROBLEMS" AND "CONCERNS" KL++ USERS TALK ABOUT, YET MISS/FAIL TO SEARCH THE BOARD TO FIND THE POSTED ANSWERS/FACTS: KL++ keeps saying "connecting" and doesn't connect
Why do the songs I download have this screeching noise in it?
Corrupt Download- how to correct corrupt download?
Where Are My Files?
Participation Level-Can it go over 1000?
KL++ has major bugs, I'm sure of that.
Playing Music And Video-files-Kazaa is not playing my files!
Can't Choose A Supernode!
Only One User?-I am the only user logged on!
Whats The Best Port Connection?
Avi Preview-won't play the movies
Why Do My Files Never Get Shared?
Can I Search For A User?
Kazaalite.kpp Is Trying To Send Email?
The Red Cross Problem-firewall problem?
I keep getting red x's in my search results. What does it mean?
What do I do with a .bin file?
I have a high speed internet connection, why are my downloads so slow?
When a file has many sources, why do I end up downloading from only two?
I just activated my Kazaagold, how do I connect?
Note: Links to the above list will be provided soon to better assist you. thx SH, EJ, Lam & MM
RELATING POSTS: Kazaa Lite Board -> Kazaa Lite Related (http://www.klboard.ath.cx/index.php?c=2)
RESULTS WILL VARY
No matter how good your systems may be, they're only as effective as what you put into them.
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HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT YOUR PC? (Guide)
The challenge with a problem is not so much the solution but figuring out what the actual problem is. For instance: if your internet connection is lost you might automatically assume it's a problem your ISP, yet the problem might actually be a cable connection problem, a corrupted software file, a conflict with another software program running at the same time, a virus or any number of other problems. By doing some basic troubleshooting you can effectively identify problems and get farther down the path to an actual solution. Also, if you need to call a manufacturers help-line, the call will be much more productive if you've done some troubleshooting before hand.
Before you do anything:
Check your mental state and don’t panic! My personal theory to computer problems is that there is a direct connection between the amount of stress a user is under and the number of times a computer will crash. Chances are that when you are in a rush to get a document out the door, you will forget to close open applications, or to save your work and you will send too many commands (like printing, spell-check, etc.) at once. If you're moving fast on the computer, it pays to take a moment, take a deep breath, close unnecessary programs and save your work. Also, if you're trying to solve a problem that your computer is having, you will need full mental capabilities. So if you're feeling frustrated and tired while trying to troubleshoot - take a break! You’ll find you’ll solve your problems much faster if you have a fresh mind and attitude. Don’t panic either. Sometimes computer problems can appear to be much more serious than they really are. Panicking can lead you to jump to a solution of a perceived problem before you’ve actually identified the real problem. Some initial steps: Check the component's documentation and/or the manufacturer's website: The appendix of most manuals will contain a troubleshooting guide that will identify the most common problems the component may have. Most software installations include placing a readme file in the programs directory that will list all known incompatibilities. Manufacturer websites can be extremely helpful as well, with support pages that will direct you to common problems and solutions that may include a software "patch" that can be downloaded directly from the site and then run on your hard drive
Check for Viruses: Any strange behavior on a computer could be due to a virus. Use an anti-viral program to scan your system - and follow the instructions on the use of the anti-viral program closely
Use diagnostic utilities: Software crashes can often be caused by corrupted files or registry conflicts. Using a program like Window's Scan Disk (found under System Tools in the Accessories folder on your program menu) can identify and fix corrupted files. Norton Utilities has a program called "System Check" that both checks the integrity of your files and looks for software conflicts and will repair problems
If none of those steps work - it's time to use your brain! Ask yourself - when did the problem I’m experiencing first start? If you made any change, such as installing new software or adding hardware, to the computer and now you are having a problem, chances are the change is the cause. Also, while you're trying to identify problems and solutions remember to make only one change to your system at a time, so you can easily trace your steps.
Determine if the problem is repeatable or if it is intermittent: A repeatable problem is one that occurs all the time, or always in response to a specific user action For example, if the computer crashes everytime you print a document - that’s a repeatable problem
An intermittent problem will appear to happen spontaneously or randomly. An intermittent problem is usually the result of a specific set of circumstances happening occasionally. With these problems it is important to try to establish a pattern involved in the problem. Keep a problem log at the computer and try to write down all the circumstances occurring when the crash occurred, including the most minute detail. Use the process of elimination: Start to remove components from your system one at a time. After you remove a component test to see if the problem still exists. This is a great way to figure out if the problem is caused by a conflict between software programs and/or hardware. Start by removing the most recently installed stuff first
Some Final Tips: If you call the helpline - be patient and prepared: You will have to wait on hold awhile to get to get an actual person on the phone. Like death and taxes that's just a fact of life. If you can review all the troubleshooting steps you took to identify the problem, the technical assistance operator will be able to identify the solution more quickly and effectively Remember: if you get a technical assistance operator on the line don't hang up until you're sure the problem has been solved
If the equipment is new, send it back: Most equipment is under warranty and if there is anything severely wrong with it, you should send it back. This may not help your immediate goal, but it will save you plenty of time in the long run. If the equipment is under warranty, the vendor will deal with it
The most important thing to remember while troubleshooting is to be patient and observant. By using these steps you should easily be able to resolve even the most inexplicable problems
RELATING POSTS: comming soon...
RESULTS WILL VARY
No matter how good your systems may be, they're only as effective as what you put into them.
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DEFAULT SETTINGS IN KL++ THAT DO NOT NEED TO BE CHANGED:
The purpose of this list is simple, many new users, for whatever reason they change some of these settings that could affect their download/upload speed or their privacy protection. Username - These are not unique
Email - Fake e-mail address
Country - This setting is not important
Shared Folder - If you change your download location and have some unfinished downloads, move all of them to the new folder, but don't delete the old folder yet till all have finished downloading
Maximum number of search results - This is the maximum amount of search results returned for a single search. The value should be between 1 and 200 (default)
Do not function as a supernode - If you disable it (default), then you could be a supernode once in a while
Filter file types that can potentially contain a virus - This will filter out ALL filetypes that could possibly contain a virus or other malicious software
Filter out files that I cannot download due to firewalls - This will filter out files from the search results that are shared by people who are behind a firewall that is configured to block uploads
Filter bogus music and video files - This will filter out files that have a file-extension of a video or music file, but aren't actually real video or music files
Network name - This is what will appear behind the @ after your username
Other users can't cut in line - This will prevent people with a high PL from booting people with a lower PL out of your uploads. That way you will be uploading at a first come first serve basis. This will result in a higher amount of succesful uploads
Block Bad IP Ranges - It mostly blocks organisations that try to monitor illegal filesharing activity or that try to spread fake files on the network
Users can't get a list of all your shared files - This will prevent other people from being able to see a list with all of your shared files. This is a very powerful option in the battle against the organisations that try to monitor filesharing activity. It prevents them from acquiring any evidence
Disable port 1214 - This improves your privacy and security. Note that this option only works if you have set a different port as 1214 for incoming connections (firewall tab)
Limits - Here you can set the maximum number of active downloads and uploads Dial-up users should have between 2 and 6 downloads and 2 uploads
Users with basic cable and ADSL variants should have between 4 and 8 downloads and between 3 and 6 uploads
Users with fast cable and ADSL variants should have between 6 and 10 downloads and between 5 and 10 uploads
Users a high speed connection (corporate LAN, university networks) should have between 10a nd 16 downloads and between 10 and 16 uploads
NOTE: It is not a good idea to set the number of uploads to unlimited. This will result in many very slow uploads. It is better to set it at a value of for example 10
REFERENCE: KL++ v2.4.2 FAQ
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HOW TO DOWNLOAD FASTER? (example 1) First and foremost is Tweak: YOUR Windows - <span style='color:green'>95 (http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&q=%22tweak+windows+95%22), 98 (http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&q=%22tweak+windows+98%22), 2000 Pro and Server, ME, XP Home & XP Pro (http://www.blkviper.com/Articles/OS/OSguides.htm) (TO GET OPTIMAL ENVIRONMENT USING KaZaa LITE, GET WINDOWS 2000 OR XP. THIS IS BECUASE WINDOWS 95/98 DO NOT HAVE MUCH ROOM TO TWEAK, NOT KL++)
YOUR Firewalls - either check on YOUR firewall's site or and type "tweak firewall" (http://www.dslreports.com/information/siteguide)
YOUR ISP setup - either check on YOU ISP's site or go here and type "tweak dsl" or whichever connection YOU have (http://www.dslreports.com/information/siteguide)
Close any unnecessary program - turn off and remove unneeded services. By default, many operating systems install auxiliary services that are not critical, such as an FTP server, telnet, and a Web server
</span> Find the highest bandwidth of the file you are looking for and start downloading
Then search for any kind of file with hi-bandwidth, like old madonna songs (3096K bandwidth). download that file and let it be
Now change your search setting to 2 min and search for the file YOU origianlly wanted. don't keep it forever. it could slow YOU down instead (PLEASE NOTE THAT KEEPING AUTO SEARCH ON INDEFINETLY COULD CAUSE MORE HARM THAN GOOD TO SOME USERS WHO DIDN'T FOLLOW THE TWEAKING STEPS)
Once you stop the search, if the file YOU want has a lot of resources, then click on the plus sign
Highlight the highest bandwidth user, right click and click "find more for this user"
NOTE: The time where YOU are not using YOUR PC (like when YOU sleep) is the fastest YOU might notice the optimal speed.
RELATING POSTS: comming soon...
RESULTS WILL VARY
No matter how good your systems may be, they're only as effective as what you put into them.
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HOW TO DOWNLOAD FASTER? (example 2) Open KaZaa Lite.
Open KaZuperNodes
Press F6 for Favorites
Highlight ALL IPs and click http://image.uploader.net/uploaded/CI18Q60.jpg "Delete"
Press F5 for KaZaa Supernode List
Click http://www.fasttrackhelp.com/development/ftfakes/kazupernodes/images/check.gif "Check Status"
Upon completion, sort by Status
Highlight ONLY the IPs with "Supernode" status
Press Ctrl+F for "Add to Favorites"
Click http://www.fasttrackhelp.com/development/ftfakes/kazupernodes/images/check.gif "Check Status"
Upon completion, sort by Status
Highlight and delete any IP that does not have "Supernode" status
Sort by "Response Time"
Delete any supernode that has a response time of higher than ZERO
Click http://www.fasttrackhelp.com/development/ftfakes/kazupernodes/images/locate.gif to "Localize"
Sort by Country, State or City
Hold down the Shift key while pressing http://www.fasttrackhelp.com/development/ftfakes/kazupernodes/images/UseSN.jpg "Connect to new Supernode" (this step allows you to switch supernodes without disconnecting your downloads/uploads)
Go back to KaZaa Lite and check the speed of your downloads
If it's faster, then go to KaZuperNodes, highlight that IP and Press CTRL+L to add to your "SuperList"
Make sure you save the "SuperList" and next time you want to another IP to to that "SuperList", open the file first
If it's not fast enough for YOU, then jump to another supernode until you find the fastest for YOU
The following steps are another or additional tips to maintain those "Favorite/SuperList" supernodes (please note that it can be tedious to maintain): Add the fastest Supernodes, from above, found from the nearest location to YOU to Favorites or SuperList and export IPs and name them "My Best SN.kzn or .kzf" format
The following day, load "My Best SN" file and check their status
Delete the "Unknown" IPs
Leave the IP's with "Client" status, because in most cases they will come around again to become "Supernode"
Continue doing the above steps for couple or more days
After that, you would have a list of Supernodes who are in most cases up most if not all the times
Continue to update it every-now-and-then
Note: The following steps are based on the latest KaZupernodes version (http://www.fasttrackhelp.com/development/ftfakes/kazupernodes/)
Note to KaZuperNodes programmers: Use the above steps as an example to eliminate most of these steps by adding them to context menu or shortcut
RELATING POSTS: comming soon...
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HOW TO DOWNLOAD FASTER? (example 3)
The following problems may occur in your case unless you make specific configuration changes (PC, KL++, Router and others related): Cable/DSL modem connection will be continually hitting the rate cap, leading to apparent poor bandwidth for KL++
Ping times will look bad
Traceroutes will look bad, even on the very first hop to the local UBR
Online games will show terrible latency when run with KL++ or any P2P
Firewall might detect hundreds or thousands of incoming connection attempts
If your PC is behind a NAT router, the P2P application might not work properly
PC might be acting as a SuperNode server, passing on search requests from other KL++ users
The problem of hitting the rate cap is the same in nature as for on-line gaming. The KL++ sees a network connection via an ethernet or USB interface and assumes a fast network such as a LAN. It may not realize that the Cable/DSL modem connection will impose a rate cap. As soon as KL++ traffic hits the rate cap (especially the upload rate cap), ping times will go through the roof, and other applications will suffer. The general strategy to avoid this is: Configure the internal rate cap found in KL++ Options to be substantially less than the Cable/DSL modem upload rate cap
If it doesn't, make sure that you can totally close down the any application, such as online games
On a low bandwidth cable/DSL connection (e.g. 32 kbps upload cap or less), you must turn off SuperNode support
KL++ will expect to receive incoming connections from other users
If you run a firewall or a NAT router, you must configure them to accept those connections, otherwise KL++ might not work properly, and/or your firewall log might be inundated with messages about attempted connections
Having said all of that, there isn't a program, that I'm aware of, that controls your internet traffic better than NETLIMITER (http://www.klboard.ath.cx/index.php?showtopic=64831&view=findpost&p=489994)
TIP: If your Cable or DSL service suddenly have connection problems, slow or failed loading of some webpages, or low upstream/downstream speeds. THEN completely turn off the computer that is connected to your cable modem. Pull out the plug to the cable modem power cord so that no electrical power goes to it. Wait 10 - 15 minutes. Plug the power cord back in. Allow the cable modem 2 - 3 minutes to reset. Turn the computer back on. In most cases, this will restore your cable connection back to normal.
Note: The following steps are based on the Cable/DSL connection, further detail can be explained HERE (http://www.klboard.ath.cx/index.php?showtopic=68143&st=0)?. thx Switeck
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RESULTS WILL VARY
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HOW TO DOWNLOAD FASTER? (example 4) Limit your upload bandwidth to something SUSTAINABLE for your connection. You may have 256 kilobits/sec (32 KILOBYTES/sec) max upload bandwidth -- but things will go very badly if you try to set uploads to that speed.
Try to limit 1 upload max PER every ~32 kilobits/sec (4 KILOBYTES/sec) you give to uploads. So at 24 or 32 kilobits/sec, it's best to leave uploads to 1.
1-3 uploads at 64 kilobits/sec (depending on filesize and demand for it.) ~3-5 at 128 kilobits/sec.
~5-10 at 256 kilobits/sec.
You can use MORE uploads at once if almost all of your files are small and can still transfer quickly (like within an hour.) But if you're sharing 500+ MB movies, uploading at <4 KB/sec PER upload spot means you'll probably NEVER finish an upload of one of them.
Max downloads seems to have at least a minor influence on how many sources PER download. KL++ WILL try at once if more than 1 download is already going. If you don't expect lots of sources PER download AND the files you're looking for is very rare, then you can set max downloads as high as the 50 max IF you have at least a 1 megabit connection. You might also gain some improvement by reducing sources per download to 4-10, because KL++ may have to be using memory based on the POTENTIAL of 20+ sources per download.
If you're downloading few files at a time -- but ones with LOTS of sources, you might be better off setting max downloads at 5 or lower! This might also require setting sources per download to 40 or more if it isn't already. NOTE: Downloads that are in the connecting OR SEARCHING state count AGAINST your download max!
Block ip port 1214 in KL++ -- it cuts down some on erroneous message traffic and RIAA scanner bots. (even if not a privacy issue, why waste bandwidth?)
Port-forward whatever ip port KL++ uses in your Linksys router to your computer (or whatever router you may have, if you have one).
Use KaNAT (http://www.fasttrackhelp.com/development/ftfakes/kanat/) -- a Kazaa/KL++ add-on for router users to tell KL++ what your INTERNET ip is... otherwise, your connection is automatically firewalled, which BLOCKS all downloads and uploads from OTHER firewalled connections.
Get TCP/IP Optimizer if you're on Win 9x/ME -- it'll still help for Win 2k/XP, but it's not nearly as useful there. (Just make sure not to let it make more than 5-10 connections PER HTTP server under advanced!)
Win 9x/ME has a 100 ip connections at once LIMIT -- exceed that and expect disasters, so keep that in mind too with all your settings! Even though Win 2k/XP can go MUCH higher, that doesn't mean your connection, cpu, ram, or hard drive can keep up without slowing down other programs.
If you're getting 0.5-1 KB/sec instead of sub 0.1 KB/sec speeds, then it's quite probably just the speeds OTHERS are sending out at. There is a common misconception that it's faster/better to allow more uploads at once and ALSO the belief that if they have a 1,500k cablemodem/ADSL connection that they can download AND upload that fast.
Problem is, from the people you are downloading from, their REAL max upload speed for purposes of KL++ is often only about 13 KB/sec -- so if they are set at 10 max uploads at once, that works out to be only about 1 KB/sec each. The 'extra' 3 KB/sec gets lost because the 10 uploads at once 'fight it out' over the limited upload bandwidth. Had they set uploads to 20, then the average upload speed would probably be under 0.5 KB/sec. This is NOT because there's something wrong with their connection, but only that they don't know what they have and they are overloading it -- creating the problem!
So find out what YOUR connection can do and don't let uploads exceed that -- because if they do, it'll slow not just your downloads but your UPLOADS as well!
If you have <15 KB/sec upload for KL++, please don't set uploads higher than about 6 -- so each one goes at least 2 KB/sec if possible.
If you have a 'pool' of 100 sources, then the probability that an available one is FAST (>5 KB/sec) is very low compaired to the probability that you'll get a 0.5-1 KB/sec source -- there's just LOTS more slow sources because people which allow 10+ uploads at once 'count' as more sources than people which only allow 1 or 2 uploads at once.
To top this off, capping/throttling/crippling/blocking ISPs reduce these speeds even further -- YOUR KL++ MAY NOT BE CRIPPLED BY YOUR ISP, BUT MANY OF THE PEOPLE YOU ARE DOWNLOADING FROM PROBABLY ARE!
...and if that's bad enough, Kazaa/KL++ will block off ALL connections to firewalled/router sources if you are firewalled/on a router yourself. It won't TELL you it's doing this, it just will! You MAY even be considered firewalled in Kazaa because of your ISP's doing even if they're NOT really blocking Kazaa completely (changing ip ports and blocking port 1214 in KL++ can help.) If that's NOT the case, you need to check and recheck from time to time that you are NOT firewalled for purposes of using KL++. AND if you're behind a router and want better accessability, you NEED to port-forward AND run KaNAT!
AND ON TOP OF ALL THAT, you still need to minimize jumping of supernodes by KL++. Supernode jumping is an automatic thing that happens about once every hour to 6 hours -- however running extended searches can cause supernode jumping ever 5 minutes, which can cause almost immediate loss of all the firewalled/router sources you're downloading from! A sign that it's about to do so, is if each search attempt only lasts a couple seconds before quitting. So that means don't do lots of searches at one time and wait a few minutes (5-15) before doing another if it's about to jump. Even clicking find more sources on lots of your downloads in your downloads window OR running the download accelerator for extended periods at high speed (retry quicker than every 5 minutes) can cause earlier supernode jumping.
On the other hand, supernode jumping is VERY desireable if you have few/no active downloads and AREN'T finding any new sources with your searches.
RELATING POSTS: comming soon...
RESULTS WILL VARY
No matter how good your systems may be, they're only as effective as what you put into them.
CREDIT/OTHER:Switeck for putting it together
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HOW TO TEST WHY YOU CAN ONLY DOWNLOAD FROM ONE USER? Drop any firewalls, exit completely
Close Peer Guardian and alike
Leave ONLY your Anti-Virus running
Do a port change again in KL++. Go to 65000 for now and see if it helps. It does incredible things for me
Do not block bad IP ranges- this is temporary, for testing purposes
Don't disable 1214
Change max uploads to 3
Change downloads to 6, increase this slowly if you get results
No extra idle bandwidth
Turn off Auto Search
Now do a search for shania twain- yeah whatever, but there are a million sources!
Let the search run for at least 2 minutes
Stop the search and select a variety of those results with medium bandwidth and bitrate. about 20 different files for now, both video and audio
Open a command prompt with NetScan Pro 3.3 (http://download.com.com/3001-2085-10135267.html) installed
Enable logging in NetScan Pro 3.3
Close and reopen NetScan
Now view logs if there are any active connections showing.
Get any remote IP's and in the command prompt, type netstat -s 5 to show statistics. do a copy save for future refference
If you're familiar with ping, use the command prompt. If not, get a copy of PCS Network Tools by O'Reilly (http://www.learnxgroup.com/software/software.html) and enter the IP's shown in the NetScan Pro logs. try the ping 3 times for each one and record results
If you have NeoTrace (http://download.com.com/3120-20-0.html?qt=neotrace&tg=dl-2001), do a trace route on each IP that connects. record the hops info and ping times, packet loss
If you still aren't getting connections, It's time to go into the dats for IP info and follow the ping and traces above
If none of this helps "get" sources, at least you'll have the stats needed to properly analyze what's happening and we can go from there.
thx Balamm
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RESULTS WILL VARY
No matter how good your systems may be, they're only as effective as what you put into them.
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HOW TO DO A CLEAN INSTALL AFTER EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITHOUT SOLUTIONS? Backup ALL downloaded files, and partially download ".dat" files (I would recommend copying them to your desktop until KL++ is reinstalled)
Close all KL++ related tools (avipreview, kdat, ksig, etc..)
Uninstall KL++ completely through the "Ad/Remove Programs" in Control Panel
Delete the programs folder (usually C:\Program Files\Kazaa Lite or C:\Documents and Settings\user_name\Application Data\Kazaa Lite)
Clean all traces of K-Lite from the registry using a program like RegCleaner (WARNING: editing the registry can be dangerous if you don't know what you're doing, make sure to USE YOUR HEAD, if you removed something you didn't want to, don't worry, just use the back up in this program)
Do a virus and spyware scan using the latest deffenitions, remove offending files (Spybot) (AdAware)
Download from K-Lite (http://www.klitekpp.com/) - select "Save As" not "Open". DO NOT DOWNLAOD BETA version of Kazaa Lite K++
Make sure nothing else is running on your computer (like other file sharing applications), then install with the settings you like
Select the option of "Delete all Kazaa Lite registry keys before installing [This will reset all settings to DEFAULT]"
Also select the option of "Supertrick [This will block a lot of advertising on websites]"
Copy downloads back to downloads folder (usually C:\My Shared Folder)
That should do it, hopefully....
Start KL++ and enjoy
CORRECTED, thx to Phalkon30 & ShareHolder (http://www.klboard.ath.cx/index.php?showtopic=64831&view=findpost&p=506025)
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HOW TO KNOW IF YOUR DOWNLOAD IS A FAKE BEFORE IT FINISHES?
SAVE TIME AND LOT OF BANDWIDTH DETECTING FAKES EARLY. USEFUL ONLY FOR VERY LARGE FILES For video files (AVI, DIVX, MPEG, etc), use AVI Preview+. From the Traffic tab, right click on the download and select Preview with -> AVI Preview.
If AVI Preview doesn't open the movie, use VideoLAN (http://www.videolan.org) as your second option.
Include both AVIPreview and VideoLAN in KL Extensions Tools menu.
If the movie is a fake, stop the player and cancel the download.
For ISO images and compressed files (EXE, ZIP, RAR, etc), use KDat (http://www.devilinc.tk/KazaaDatv0.4.zip) and Win Rar (http://www.rarlabs.com). Open KDat and find the file name of the .DAT file in "My Shared Folder" for the file that you want to verify.
Then open "My Shared Folder", select the .DAT file and make a copy of it (copy & paste in the same directory). This step is required, because the .DAT file is still in use by Kazaa Lite.
Rename the new copy of the .DAT file to VERIFY.RAR and double click on it (it other words, open it with Winrar). You probably will be able to read the table of content of the compressed file or ISO, and verify if the file is a fake or not. In some cases you will be able to repair the RAR and extract some files even when the full file haven't downloaded completely.
This also let you identify if the compressed file has password.
NOTE: Remember to delete VERIFY.RAR
For audio files (MP3, WMA, etc), use the internal preview of Kazaa/Kazaa Lite K++. If the internal preview doesn't work, open KDat to identify the file name of the .DAT file in "My Shared Folder" for the file that you want to verify.
Then open "My Shared Folder", select the .DAT file and make a copy of it (copy & paste in the same directory). This step is required, because the .DAT file is still in use by Kazaa Lite.
Rename the new copy of the .DAT file to VERIFY.MP3 and open it with WinAmp2 (http://classic.winamp.com). NOTE: Remember to delete VERIFY.RAR
Due audio files are normally small and these steps require a couple of minutes, this last tip is only useful for user with slow connection, MP3 downloading at slow rate or downloads of full albums in a single MP3.
You can skip the KDat step in tips #2 and #3 if you only have one download in progress (a single .DAT in "My Shared Folder"). If have a few downloads you can also guess the .DAT by the size of the file. THX ALDO.
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HOW TO AVOID FAKE MUSIC FILES? (two examples) VISUAL
http://www.divxland.org/images/FakesDetect.gif
The following are typical characteristics of fake/unwanted music files: The amount of users with the same copy is extremely big.
The file name or title name contains numbers like (1) or whatever between ().
The length/file size is too big (or too small) compared with normal songs, witht the rest of the files, and/or the lenght you suppose it may have.
The same user is repeatedly sharing copies of the same file (typically with altered names).
The length/file size of supposed copies of the same file differs from user to user.
The bandwidth of the file is extremely big compared to the rest. The download is really fast (if you reach a stable 9-10 Kbps with a 56 K modem, this is highly a fake MP3).
When downloading a file, you notice it is restarted at some point (rare).
PROGRAMS MP3 Checker (http://www.geocities.com/ian_l_williams/MP3Checker.zip) - "This program is designed to rapidly scan lots of MP3 for RIAA corruption, the so called "Screechy MP3's" syndrome, it can be very useful for checking large music collections"
http://www.chinkii.com/uploads/album/misc/mp3_checker_ilw.jpg
MP3 Autoscanner (http://www.geocities.com/ian_l_williams/MP3CheckerCmdLine.zip) - "This small command line program is designed to work with the KLExtension's file organiser so that as soon as an MP3 is downloaded it is scanned and if bad is sent to a different folder."
http://www.geocities.com/ian_l_williams/autoscansetup.jpg
CREATE CLEAN FILES GUIDE FOR MAKING HIGH QUALITY MP3 FILES (http://www.klboard.ath.cx/index.php?showtopic=22763)
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CREDIT/OTHER:Thx to ilw, Gre1, Andrex, cborga1985 and everyone posted <span style='color:green'>HERE (http://www.klboard.ath.cx/index.php?showtopic=62174&st=0) </span>
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HOW TO RESTART DEAD DOWNLOADS? Open KDAT before starting KL++
Select one file and click {Delete} on the sources side
Small windows pops-up, select {Delete all <Not Stored> sources}
Press {Delete}
Tip: Monitor your files for <Not Stored> sources and delete them
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HOW TO RESOLVE CODECS PROBLEMS? (one possibility) Unistall ALL additional codecs not done by WMP and any video/audio player that might contain CODECS, Reboot if necessary
Uninstalled ALL WMP and Reboot if necessary
Download K-LITE CODEC PACK (http://home.hccnet.nl/h.edskes/finalbuilds.htm) or SLD CODEC PAK (http://hakim85.free.fr/index/en/beta-en.htm)
Install WMP 9 CODECS (http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=06fcaab7-dcc9-466b-b0c4-04db144bb601&displaylang=en)
After the file completed dl, would only start with AVIPrev. - tried fixing the file using 3 programs, all said file is corrupt. so, i dl again from other sources/size and corrected the problem.
For further help on Avi and like files go here Divx-Digest (http://www.divx-digest.com/software/index.html) and here DVD Dr. Help (http://www.dvdrhelp.com)
In some cases, you may need to disable WMP to check for codecs, updates, licenses and soforth. OPTIONS-->PRIVACY-->uncheck "Acquire licenses....", -->PLAYER-->uncheck "Download codecs..." and "Connect to the...."
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HOW TO DELETE STUBBORN FILES?
First, a brief explanation on why this happens. This is usually because an active process has an open handle to the file which prevents it from being deleted. Normally if you close down all running programs you'll find that most files will then be free to delete, but that's not always the case, and in some cases it may even be a trojan that's preventing itself from being deleted. MoveFileEx - A Windows function that moves an existing file or directoryWARNING: editing the registry can be dangerous if you don't know what you're doing, make sure to USE YOUR HEAD, if you removed something you didn't want to, don't worry, just use the back up in this program
The MOVEFILE_DELAY_UNTIL_REBOOT option places an entry under the registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\PendingFileRenameOperations and the file is moved or deleted (if destination NULL) when the system next reboots. Unfortunately as this is not supported under Windows95/98 an application must use entries in WININIT.ini to achieve the same effect.
BOOL MoveFileEx (LPCTSTR pExistingFilePath, LPCTSTR pNewFilePath, DWORD dwFlags) TRUE if function succeeded
pExistingFilePath.......Source path to an existing file
pNewFilePath............New location for the file
dwFlags....................Optoions controlling the move
Move or rename a file
Move or rename a file to a new location.
Only meaningfully implemented on NT. Windows95 returns
ERROR_CALL_NOT_IMPLEMENTED, use MoveFile instead.
The source and destination path should be on the same drive as the system can then just change folder entries without actually copying the file contents. If MOVEFILE_COPY_ALLOWED is supplied and the system needs to copy the file it will require the additional disk space for the temporary file, in this case the original file is deleted only after the copy is successful.
The flags allow more control over the move, it can be zero or a combination of the following values :
MOVEFILE_REPLACE_EXISTING.......The destination can be overwritten if it exists
MOVEFILE_COPY_ALLOWED.............Allow a copy if destination on a different drive to the source
MOVEFILE_DELAY_UNTIL_REBOOT...The move takes place on reboot (NT only)
MOVEFILE_WRITE_THROUGH...........Do not return until changes flushed to disk (NT only)
OR Using Windows InProcServer32 processWARNING: editing the registry can be dangerous if you don't know what you're doing, make sure to USE YOUR HEAD, if you removed something you didn't want to, don't worry, just use the back up in this program
Open notepad, copy and paste the code below. Then save the file as "avifix.inf" without the quotes
; Windows XP explorer movie fix.
;
; WARNING - Use this file at your own risk.
;
; Executing this file will remove a registry key which makes explorer load shmedia.dll.
; Simply put, this removes the annoying "permission denied" errors when trying to
; move/copy/delete AVI files.
;
; To use this fix, right-click on the file and select install. Done.
;
; Information about the registry key from multiple sources.
; Inf-file compiled by Moo (2002-03-22).
; Idea by Duxus. Thanks to the kind people of " Sweden #01", you know who you are!
;
[version]
signature="$Windows NT$"
[DefaultInstall]
DelReg = Reduce.Reg
[Reduce.Reg]
HKLM, "SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{87D62D94-71B3-4b9a-9489-5FE6850DC73E}\InProcServer32"
Right-click "avifix.inf" and select install
OR Delete the file in DOS mode (99.99% success ratio) Download & install DOS Here (http://user.tninet.se/~fgo483j/files/ch20.zip) (197kb) - "An Explorer Shell Extension to provide easy and quick access to the DOS Prompt in the requested folder"
Open Explorer and go to the directory where the stubborn file resides (DO NOT HIGHLIGHT THE FILE)
Right Click and select "CMD here"
Close all open applications
Open the Task Manager and click on the Processes tab, select "explorer.exe" under Image Name, click "End Process"
You will only have the command prompt and the task manager open
In the Command Prompt, DEL the offending files (DEL *.mpg, DEL mus*.avi, DEL test.wmv, etc.)
The files should now delete without a problem. Now go back to the task manager and click on the Applications tab. Click the "New Task..." button. in the dialog, type explorer.exe and click OK
OR Delete the file association firstWARNING: editing the registry can be dangerous if you don't know what you're doing, make sure to USE YOUR HEAD, if you removed something you didn't want to, don't worry, just use the back up in this program
Start >Run >regedit {enter}
Navigate to this key HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.avi\shellex\PropertyHandler
Delete the "Default" key
Close regedit
Follow the above test again, is a simple del doesn't work
AND Delete the file in DOS mode Start >Run >cmd {enter}
Navigate to the folder the file is in, i.e. if its in c:\folder\anotherfolder\file, type "cd c:\folder\anotherfolder" {enter} The coomand prompt should change to let you know you are in the correct directory.
Type "dir /x" {enter}
The offending file will be listed like (filena~1.xxx)
Type attrib -r -s -a -h filename.extension {enter}
Take note of the name and type "del filena~1.xxx" {enter}
OR Try to take ownership of the file Right click the file
Select the security Tab
Select properties
Select Advanced
Select Owner
Find the User or group you wish to give ownership to and select it
Click apply
now try deleting it.
OR If the file is Media (MP3, MPG, AVI, etc...) Remember the filename (X) and location
Run another file (Y) with the same extension
now Delete the file (X)
This occurs sometimes when windows thinks that the file (X) ur trying to delete is still open, eventhough u closed the app and the file.
OR Try one of these small programs FreeFile (http://www.skrubbeltrang.com/Tools.aspx?Tool=FreeFile) - "FreeFile will free a file by finding the process that holds the lock, and allow you to terminate it"
[b]ZAP (http://helpdesk.kixtart.org/Download/Utils/zap.exe) - "deletes files that are either in use or otherwise cannot be deleted" (works with XP & 2K)
DELLATER (http://www.diamondcs.com.au/downloads/dellater.zip) (3kb) - "DelLater is the ideal program to use when you can't delete a file, no matter how hard you try" - This tool does the same as above in Option 1
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INDEX
KL++ TOP 20 MOST REPEATED QUESTIONS, "PROBLEMS" AND "CONCERNS" KL++ USERS TALK ABOUT, YET MISS/FAIL TO SEARCH THE BOARD TO FIND THE POSTED ANSWERS/FACTS (http://www.klboard.ath.cx/index.php?showtopic=64831&st=15&#entry514485)
HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT YOUR PC? (Guide) (http://www.klboard.ath.cx/index.php?showtopic=64831&view=findpost&p=591133)
DEFAULT SETTINGS IN KL++ THAT DO NOT NEED TO BE CHANGED (http://www.klboard.ath.cx/index.php?showtopic=64831&view=findpost&p=518384)
HOW TO DOWNLOAD FASTER? (example 1) (http://www.klboard.ath.cx/index.php?showtopic=64831&view=findpost&p=476462)
HOW TO DOWNLOAD FASTER? (example 2) (http://www.klboard.ath.cx/index.php?showtopic=64831&view=findpost&p=506985)
HOW TO DOWNLOAD FASTER? (example 3) (http://www.klboard.ath.cx/index.php?showtopic=64831&view=findpost&p=512094)
HOW TO DOWNLOAD FASTER? (example 4) (http://www.klboard.ath.cx/index.php?showtopic=64831&view=findpost&p=562050)
HOW TO TEST WHY YOU CAN ONLY DOWNLOAD FROM ONE USER? (http://www.klboard.ath.cx/index.php?showtopic=64831&view=findpost&p=505831)
HOW TO DO A CLEAN INSTALL AFTER EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITHOUT SOLUTIONS? (http://www.klboard.ath.cx/index.php?showtopic=64831&view=findpost&p=477596)
HOW TO KNOW IF YOUR DOWNLOAD IS A FAKE BEFORE IT FINISHES? (http://www.klboard.ath.cx/index.php?showtopic=64831&view=findpost&p=515499)
HOW TO AVOID FAKE MUSIC FILES? (two examples) (http://www.klboard.ath.cx/index.php?showtopic=64831&view=findpost&p=555677)
HOW TO RESTART DEAD DOWNLOADS? (http://www.klboard.ath.cx/index.php?showtopic=64831&view=findpost&p=481309)
HOW TO RESOLVE CODECS PROBLEMS? (one example) (http://www.klboard.ath.cx/index.php?showtopic=64831&view=findpost&p=488945)
HOW TO DELETE STUBBORN FILES? (http://www.klboard.ath.cx/index.php?showtopic=64831&view=findpost&p=479871)
HOW TO ELIMINATE BIG PROBLEMS WITH SMALL PROGRAMS? (http://www.klboard.ath.cx/index.php?showtopic=64831&view=findpost&p=489994)
HOW TO BLOCK ADS AND MAINTAIN THE SUPERTRICK (hosts file - example 1) (http://www.klboard.ath.cx/index.php?showtopic=64831&view=findpost&p=499791)
HOW TO BLOCK ADS AND MAINTAIN THE SUPERTRICK (hosts file - example 2) (http://www.klboard.ath.cx/index.php?showtopic=64831&view=findpost&p=567015)
HOW TO BLOCK ADS AND MAINTAIN THE SUPERTRICK (hosts file - example 3) (http://www.klboard.ath.cx/index.php?showtopic=64831&st=45&#entry624191)
HOW TO SPEED-UP YOUR IP RESOLVING IN THE SUPERTRICK (hosts file) (http://www.klboard.ath.cx/index.php?showtopic=64831&st=45&#entry616256)
HOW TO STOP SPAM VIA WINDOWS MESSENGER SERVICE (http://www.klboard.ath.cx/index.php?showtopic=64831&st=45&#entry644774)
HOW TO TWEAK THE REGISTRY SETTINGS FOR MAXIMUM PROTECTION FROM NETWORK ATTACK (http://www.klboard.ath.cx/index.php?showtopic=64831&st=45&#entry644988)
ONE LINERS THAT CAN HELP YOU RESOLVE/UNDERSTAND YOUR PROBLEM (http://www.klboard.ath.cx/index.php?showtopic=64831&view=findpost&p=518103)
HELPFUL LINKS (http://www.klboard.ath.cx/index.php?showtopic=64831&view=findpost&p=504812)
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RESULTS WILL VARY
No matter how good your systems may be, they're only as effective as what you put into them.
CREDIT/OTHER: ALL TIPS WHERE COMPILED FROM POSTS ON THIS BOARD AND MY HUMBLE EXPERIENCE. IN ADDITION, THEY ARE BASED ON YOU USING THE LATEST SOFTWARE VERSION OF THE PROGRAM DISCUSSED
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KL++ TOP 20
MOST REPEATED QUESTIONS, "PROBLEMS" AND "CONCERNS" KL++ USERS TALK ABOUT, YET MISS/FAIL TO SEARCH THE BOARD TO FIND THE POSTED ANSWERS/FACTS: KL++ keeps saying "connecting" and doesn't connect
Why do the songs I download have this screeching noise in it?
Corrupt Download- how to correct corrupt download?
Where Are My Files?
Participation Level-Can it go over 1000?
KL++ has major bugs, I'm sure of that.
Playing Music And Video-files-Kazaa is not playing my files!
Can't Choose A Supernode!
Only One User?-I am the only user logged on!
Whats The Best Port Connection?
Avi Preview-won't play the movies
Why Do My Files Never Get Shared?
Can I Search For A User?
Kazaalite.kpp Is Trying To Send Email?
The Red Cross Problem-firewall problem?
I keep getting red x's in my search results. What does it mean?
What do I do with a .bin file?
I have a high speed internet connection, why are my downloads so slow?
When a file has many sources, why do I end up downloading from only two?
I just activated my Kazaagold, how do I connect?
Note: Links to the above list will be provided soon to better assist you. thx SH, EJ, Lam & MM
RELATING POSTS: Kazaa Lite Board -> Kazaa Lite Related (http://www.klboard.ath.cx/index.php?c=2)
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HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT YOUR PC? (Guide)
The challenge with a problem is not so much the solution but figuring out what the actual problem is. For instance: if your internet connection is lost you might automatically assume it's a problem your ISP, yet the problem might actually be a cable connection problem, a corrupted software file, a conflict with another software program running at the same time, a virus or any number of other problems. By doing some basic troubleshooting you can effectively identify problems and get farther down the path to an actual solution. Also, if you need to call a manufacturers help-line, the call will be much more productive if you've done some troubleshooting before hand.
Before you do anything:
Check your mental state and don’t panic! My personal theory to computer problems is that there is a direct connection between the amount of stress a user is under and the number of times a computer will crash. Chances are that when you are in a rush to get a document out the door, you will forget to close open applications, or to save your work and you will send too many commands (like printing, spell-check, etc.) at once. If you're moving fast on the computer, it pays to take a moment, take a deep breath, close unnecessary programs and save your work. Also, if you're trying to solve a problem that your computer is having, you will need full mental capabilities. So if you're feeling frustrated and tired while trying to troubleshoot - take a break! You’ll find you’ll solve your problems much faster if you have a fresh mind and attitude. Don’t panic either. Sometimes computer problems can appear to be much more serious than they really are. Panicking can lead you to jump to a solution of a perceived problem before you’ve actually identified the real problem. Some initial steps: Check the component's documentation and/or the manufacturer's website: The appendix of most manuals will contain a troubleshooting guide that will identify the most common problems the component may have. Most software installations include placing a readme file in the programs directory that will list all known incompatibilities. Manufacturer websites can be extremely helpful as well, with support pages that will direct you to common problems and solutions that may include a software "patch" that can be downloaded directly from the site and then run on your hard drive
Check for Viruses: Any strange behavior on a computer could be due to a virus. Use an anti-viral program to scan your system - and follow the instructions on the use of the anti-viral program closely
Use diagnostic utilities: Software crashes can often be caused by corrupted files or registry conflicts. Using a program like Window's Scan Disk (found under System Tools in the Accessories folder on your program menu) can identify and fix corrupted files. Norton Utilities has a program called "System Check" that both checks the integrity of your files and looks for software conflicts and will repair problems
If none of those steps work - it's time to use your brain! Ask yourself - when did the problem I’m experiencing first start? If you made any change, such as installing new software or adding hardware, to the computer and now you are having a problem, chances are the change is the cause. Also, while you're trying to identify problems and solutions remember to make only one change to your system at a time, so you can easily trace your steps.
Determine if the problem is repeatable or if it is intermittent: A repeatable problem is one that occurs all the time, or always in response to a specific user action For example, if the computer crashes everytime you print a document - that’s a repeatable problem
An intermittent problem will appear to happen spontaneously or randomly. An intermittent problem is usually the result of a specific set of circumstances happening occasionally. With these problems it is important to try to establish a pattern involved in the problem. Keep a problem log at the computer and try to write down all the circumstances occurring when the crash occurred, including the most minute detail. Use the process of elimination: Start to remove components from your system one at a time. After you remove a component test to see if the problem still exists. This is a great way to figure out if the problem is caused by a conflict between software programs and/or hardware. Start by removing the most recently installed stuff first
Some Final Tips: If you call the helpline - be patient and prepared: You will have to wait on hold awhile to get to get an actual person on the phone. Like death and taxes that's just a fact of life. If you can review all the troubleshooting steps you took to identify the problem, the technical assistance operator will be able to identify the solution more quickly and effectively Remember: if you get a technical assistance operator on the line don't hang up until you're sure the problem has been solved
If the equipment is new, send it back: Most equipment is under warranty and if there is anything severely wrong with it, you should send it back. This may not help your immediate goal, but it will save you plenty of time in the long run. If the equipment is under warranty, the vendor will deal with it
The most important thing to remember while troubleshooting is to be patient and observant. By using these steps you should easily be able to resolve even the most inexplicable problems
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DEFAULT SETTINGS IN KL++ THAT DO NOT NEED TO BE CHANGED:
The purpose of this list is simple, many new users, for whatever reason they change some of these settings that could affect their download/upload speed or their privacy protection. Username - These are not unique
Email - Fake e-mail address
Country - This setting is not important
Shared Folder - If you change your download location and have some unfinished downloads, move all of them to the new folder, but don't delete the old folder yet till all have finished downloading
Maximum number of search results - This is the maximum amount of search results returned for a single search. The value should be between 1 and 200 (default)
Do not function as a supernode - If you disable it (default), then you could be a supernode once in a while
Filter file types that can potentially contain a virus - This will filter out ALL filetypes that could possibly contain a virus or other malicious software
Filter out files that I cannot download due to firewalls - This will filter out files from the search results that are shared by people who are behind a firewall that is configured to block uploads
Filter bogus music and video files - This will filter out files that have a file-extension of a video or music file, but aren't actually real video or music files
Network name - This is what will appear behind the @ after your username
Other users can't cut in line - This will prevent people with a high PL from booting people with a lower PL out of your uploads. That way you will be uploading at a first come first serve basis. This will result in a higher amount of succesful uploads
Block Bad IP Ranges - It mostly blocks organisations that try to monitor illegal filesharing activity or that try to spread fake files on the network
Users can't get a list of all your shared files - This will prevent other people from being able to see a list with all of your shared files. This is a very powerful option in the battle against the organisations that try to monitor filesharing activity. It prevents them from acquiring any evidence
Disable port 1214 - This improves your privacy and security. Note that this option only works if you have set a different port as 1214 for incoming connections (firewall tab)
Limits - Here you can set the maximum number of active downloads and uploads Dial-up users should have between 2 and 6 downloads and 2 uploads
Users with basic cable and ADSL variants should have between 4 and 8 downloads and between 3 and 6 uploads
Users with fast cable and ADSL variants should have between 6 and 10 downloads and between 5 and 10 uploads
Users a high speed connection (corporate LAN, university networks) should have between 10a nd 16 downloads and between 10 and 16 uploads
NOTE: It is not a good idea to set the number of uploads to unlimited. This will result in many very slow uploads. It is better to set it at a value of for example 10
REFERENCE: KL++ v2.4.2 FAQ
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HOW TO DOWNLOAD FASTER? (example 1) First and foremost is Tweak: YOUR Windows - <span style='color:green'>95 (http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&q=%22tweak+windows+95%22), 98 (http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&q=%22tweak+windows+98%22), 2000 Pro and Server, ME, XP Home & XP Pro (http://www.blkviper.com/Articles/OS/OSguides.htm) (TO GET OPTIMAL ENVIRONMENT USING KaZaa LITE, GET WINDOWS 2000 OR XP. THIS IS BECUASE WINDOWS 95/98 DO NOT HAVE MUCH ROOM TO TWEAK, NOT KL++)
YOUR Firewalls - either check on YOUR firewall's site or and type "tweak firewall" (http://www.dslreports.com/information/siteguide)
YOUR ISP setup - either check on YOU ISP's site or go here and type "tweak dsl" or whichever connection YOU have (http://www.dslreports.com/information/siteguide)
Close any unnecessary program - turn off and remove unneeded services. By default, many operating systems install auxiliary services that are not critical, such as an FTP server, telnet, and a Web server
</span> Find the highest bandwidth of the file you are looking for and start downloading
Then search for any kind of file with hi-bandwidth, like old madonna songs (3096K bandwidth). download that file and let it be
Now change your search setting to 2 min and search for the file YOU origianlly wanted. don't keep it forever. it could slow YOU down instead (PLEASE NOTE THAT KEEPING AUTO SEARCH ON INDEFINETLY COULD CAUSE MORE HARM THAN GOOD TO SOME USERS WHO DIDN'T FOLLOW THE TWEAKING STEPS)
Once you stop the search, if the file YOU want has a lot of resources, then click on the plus sign
Highlight the highest bandwidth user, right click and click "find more for this user"
NOTE: The time where YOU are not using YOUR PC (like when YOU sleep) is the fastest YOU might notice the optimal speed.
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HOW TO DOWNLOAD FASTER? (example 2) Open KaZaa Lite.
Open KaZuperNodes
Press F6 for Favorites
Highlight ALL IPs and click http://image.uploader.net/uploaded/CI18Q60.jpg "Delete"
Press F5 for KaZaa Supernode List
Click http://www.fasttrackhelp.com/development/ftfakes/kazupernodes/images/check.gif "Check Status"
Upon completion, sort by Status
Highlight ONLY the IPs with "Supernode" status
Press Ctrl+F for "Add to Favorites"
Click http://www.fasttrackhelp.com/development/ftfakes/kazupernodes/images/check.gif "Check Status"
Upon completion, sort by Status
Highlight and delete any IP that does not have "Supernode" status
Sort by "Response Time"
Delete any supernode that has a response time of higher than ZERO
Click http://www.fasttrackhelp.com/development/ftfakes/kazupernodes/images/locate.gif to "Localize"
Sort by Country, State or City
Hold down the Shift key while pressing http://www.fasttrackhelp.com/development/ftfakes/kazupernodes/images/UseSN.jpg "Connect to new Supernode" (this step allows you to switch supernodes without disconnecting your downloads/uploads)
Go back to KaZaa Lite and check the speed of your downloads
If it's faster, then go to KaZuperNodes, highlight that IP and Press CTRL+L to add to your "SuperList"
Make sure you save the "SuperList" and next time you want to another IP to to that "SuperList", open the file first
If it's not fast enough for YOU, then jump to another supernode until you find the fastest for YOU
The following steps are another or additional tips to maintain those "Favorite/SuperList" supernodes (please note that it can be tedious to maintain): Add the fastest Supernodes, from above, found from the nearest location to YOU to Favorites or SuperList and export IPs and name them "My Best SN.kzn or .kzf" format
The following day, load "My Best SN" file and check their status
Delete the "Unknown" IPs
Leave the IP's with "Client" status, because in most cases they will come around again to become "Supernode"
Continue doing the above steps for couple or more days
After that, you would have a list of Supernodes who are in most cases up most if not all the times
Continue to update it every-now-and-then
Note: The following steps are based on the latest KaZupernodes version (http://www.fasttrackhelp.com/development/ftfakes/kazupernodes/)
Note to KaZuperNodes programmers: Use the above steps as an example to eliminate most of these steps by adding them to context menu or shortcut
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HOW TO DOWNLOAD FASTER? (example 3)
The following problems may occur in your case unless you make specific configuration changes (PC, KL++, Router and others related): Cable/DSL modem connection will be continually hitting the rate cap, leading to apparent poor bandwidth for KL++
Ping times will look bad
Traceroutes will look bad, even on the very first hop to the local UBR
Online games will show terrible latency when run with KL++ or any P2P
Firewall might detect hundreds or thousands of incoming connection attempts
If your PC is behind a NAT router, the P2P application might not work properly
PC might be acting as a SuperNode server, passing on search requests from other KL++ users
The problem of hitting the rate cap is the same in nature as for on-line gaming. The KL++ sees a network connection via an ethernet or USB interface and assumes a fast network such as a LAN. It may not realize that the Cable/DSL modem connection will impose a rate cap. As soon as KL++ traffic hits the rate cap (especially the upload rate cap), ping times will go through the roof, and other applications will suffer. The general strategy to avoid this is: Configure the internal rate cap found in KL++ Options to be substantially less than the Cable/DSL modem upload rate cap
If it doesn't, make sure that you can totally close down the any application, such as online games
On a low bandwidth cable/DSL connection (e.g. 32 kbps upload cap or less), you must turn off SuperNode support
KL++ will expect to receive incoming connections from other users
If you run a firewall or a NAT router, you must configure them to accept those connections, otherwise KL++ might not work properly, and/or your firewall log might be inundated with messages about attempted connections
Having said all of that, there isn't a program, that I'm aware of, that controls your internet traffic better than NETLIMITER (http://www.klboard.ath.cx/index.php?showtopic=64831&view=findpost&p=489994)
TIP: If your Cable or DSL service suddenly have connection problems, slow or failed loading of some webpages, or low upstream/downstream speeds. THEN completely turn off the computer that is connected to your cable modem. Pull out the plug to the cable modem power cord so that no electrical power goes to it. Wait 10 - 15 minutes. Plug the power cord back in. Allow the cable modem 2 - 3 minutes to reset. Turn the computer back on. In most cases, this will restore your cable connection back to normal.
Note: The following steps are based on the Cable/DSL connection, further detail can be explained HERE (http://www.klboard.ath.cx/index.php?showtopic=68143&st=0)?. thx Switeck
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HOW TO DOWNLOAD FASTER? (example 4) Limit your upload bandwidth to something SUSTAINABLE for your connection. You may have 256 kilobits/sec (32 KILOBYTES/sec) max upload bandwidth -- but things will go very badly if you try to set uploads to that speed.
Try to limit 1 upload max PER every ~32 kilobits/sec (4 KILOBYTES/sec) you give to uploads. So at 24 or 32 kilobits/sec, it's best to leave uploads to 1.
1-3 uploads at 64 kilobits/sec (depending on filesize and demand for it.) ~3-5 at 128 kilobits/sec.
~5-10 at 256 kilobits/sec.
You can use MORE uploads at once if almost all of your files are small and can still transfer quickly (like within an hour.) But if you're sharing 500+ MB movies, uploading at <4 KB/sec PER upload spot means you'll probably NEVER finish an upload of one of them.
Max downloads seems to have at least a minor influence on how many sources PER download. KL++ WILL try at once if more than 1 download is already going. If you don't expect lots of sources PER download AND the files you're looking for is very rare, then you can set max downloads as high as the 50 max IF you have at least a 1 megabit connection. You might also gain some improvement by reducing sources per download to 4-10, because KL++ may have to be using memory based on the POTENTIAL of 20+ sources per download.
If you're downloading few files at a time -- but ones with LOTS of sources, you might be better off setting max downloads at 5 or lower! This might also require setting sources per download to 40 or more if it isn't already. NOTE: Downloads that are in the connecting OR SEARCHING state count AGAINST your download max!
Block ip port 1214 in KL++ -- it cuts down some on erroneous message traffic and RIAA scanner bots. (even if not a privacy issue, why waste bandwidth?)
Port-forward whatever ip port KL++ uses in your Linksys router to your computer (or whatever router you may have, if you have one).
Use KaNAT (http://www.fasttrackhelp.com/development/ftfakes/kanat/) -- a Kazaa/KL++ add-on for router users to tell KL++ what your INTERNET ip is... otherwise, your connection is automatically firewalled, which BLOCKS all downloads and uploads from OTHER firewalled connections.
Get TCP/IP Optimizer if you're on Win 9x/ME -- it'll still help for Win 2k/XP, but it's not nearly as useful there. (Just make sure not to let it make more than 5-10 connections PER HTTP server under advanced!)
Win 9x/ME has a 100 ip connections at once LIMIT -- exceed that and expect disasters, so keep that in mind too with all your settings! Even though Win 2k/XP can go MUCH higher, that doesn't mean your connection, cpu, ram, or hard drive can keep up without slowing down other programs.
If you're getting 0.5-1 KB/sec instead of sub 0.1 KB/sec speeds, then it's quite probably just the speeds OTHERS are sending out at. There is a common misconception that it's faster/better to allow more uploads at once and ALSO the belief that if they have a 1,500k cablemodem/ADSL connection that they can download AND upload that fast.
Problem is, from the people you are downloading from, their REAL max upload speed for purposes of KL++ is often only about 13 KB/sec -- so if they are set at 10 max uploads at once, that works out to be only about 1 KB/sec each. The 'extra' 3 KB/sec gets lost because the 10 uploads at once 'fight it out' over the limited upload bandwidth. Had they set uploads to 20, then the average upload speed would probably be under 0.5 KB/sec. This is NOT because there's something wrong with their connection, but only that they don't know what they have and they are overloading it -- creating the problem!
So find out what YOUR connection can do and don't let uploads exceed that -- because if they do, it'll slow not just your downloads but your UPLOADS as well!
If you have <15 KB/sec upload for KL++, please don't set uploads higher than about 6 -- so each one goes at least 2 KB/sec if possible.
If you have a 'pool' of 100 sources, then the probability that an available one is FAST (>5 KB/sec) is very low compaired to the probability that you'll get a 0.5-1 KB/sec source -- there's just LOTS more slow sources because people which allow 10+ uploads at once 'count' as more sources than people which only allow 1 or 2 uploads at once.
To top this off, capping/throttling/crippling/blocking ISPs reduce these speeds even further -- YOUR KL++ MAY NOT BE CRIPPLED BY YOUR ISP, BUT MANY OF THE PEOPLE YOU ARE DOWNLOADING FROM PROBABLY ARE!
...and if that's bad enough, Kazaa/KL++ will block off ALL connections to firewalled/router sources if you are firewalled/on a router yourself. It won't TELL you it's doing this, it just will! You MAY even be considered firewalled in Kazaa because of your ISP's doing even if they're NOT really blocking Kazaa completely (changing ip ports and blocking port 1214 in KL++ can help.) If that's NOT the case, you need to check and recheck from time to time that you are NOT firewalled for purposes of using KL++. AND if you're behind a router and want better accessability, you NEED to port-forward AND run KaNAT!
AND ON TOP OF ALL THAT, you still need to minimize jumping of supernodes by KL++. Supernode jumping is an automatic thing that happens about once every hour to 6 hours -- however running extended searches can cause supernode jumping ever 5 minutes, which can cause almost immediate loss of all the firewalled/router sources you're downloading from! A sign that it's about to do so, is if each search attempt only lasts a couple seconds before quitting. So that means don't do lots of searches at one time and wait a few minutes (5-15) before doing another if it's about to jump. Even clicking find more sources on lots of your downloads in your downloads window OR running the download accelerator for extended periods at high speed (retry quicker than every 5 minutes) can cause earlier supernode jumping.
On the other hand, supernode jumping is VERY desireable if you have few/no active downloads and AREN'T finding any new sources with your searches.
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CREDIT/OTHER:Switeck for putting it together
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HOW TO TEST WHY YOU CAN ONLY DOWNLOAD FROM ONE USER? Drop any firewalls, exit completely
Close Peer Guardian and alike
Leave ONLY your Anti-Virus running
Do a port change again in KL++. Go to 65000 for now and see if it helps. It does incredible things for me
Do not block bad IP ranges- this is temporary, for testing purposes
Don't disable 1214
Change max uploads to 3
Change downloads to 6, increase this slowly if you get results
No extra idle bandwidth
Turn off Auto Search
Now do a search for shania twain- yeah whatever, but there are a million sources!
Let the search run for at least 2 minutes
Stop the search and select a variety of those results with medium bandwidth and bitrate. about 20 different files for now, both video and audio
Open a command prompt with NetScan Pro 3.3 (http://download.com.com/3001-2085-10135267.html) installed
Enable logging in NetScan Pro 3.3
Close and reopen NetScan
Now view logs if there are any active connections showing.
Get any remote IP's and in the command prompt, type netstat -s 5 to show statistics. do a copy save for future refference
If you're familiar with ping, use the command prompt. If not, get a copy of PCS Network Tools by O'Reilly (http://www.learnxgroup.com/software/software.html) and enter the IP's shown in the NetScan Pro logs. try the ping 3 times for each one and record results
If you have NeoTrace (http://download.com.com/3120-20-0.html?qt=neotrace&tg=dl-2001), do a trace route on each IP that connects. record the hops info and ping times, packet loss
If you still aren't getting connections, It's time to go into the dats for IP info and follow the ping and traces above
If none of this helps "get" sources, at least you'll have the stats needed to properly analyze what's happening and we can go from there.
thx Balamm
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HOW TO DO A CLEAN INSTALL AFTER EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITHOUT SOLUTIONS? Backup ALL downloaded files, and partially download ".dat" files (I would recommend copying them to your desktop until KL++ is reinstalled)
Close all KL++ related tools (avipreview, kdat, ksig, etc..)
Uninstall KL++ completely through the "Ad/Remove Programs" in Control Panel
Delete the programs folder (usually C:\Program Files\Kazaa Lite or C:\Documents and Settings\user_name\Application Data\Kazaa Lite)
Clean all traces of K-Lite from the registry using a program like RegCleaner (WARNING: editing the registry can be dangerous if you don't know what you're doing, make sure to USE YOUR HEAD, if you removed something you didn't want to, don't worry, just use the back up in this program)
Do a virus and spyware scan using the latest deffenitions, remove offending files (Spybot) (AdAware)
Download from K-Lite (http://www.klitekpp.com/) - select "Save As" not "Open". DO NOT DOWNLAOD BETA version of Kazaa Lite K++
Make sure nothing else is running on your computer (like other file sharing applications), then install with the settings you like
Select the option of "Delete all Kazaa Lite registry keys before installing [This will reset all settings to DEFAULT]"
Also select the option of "Supertrick [This will block a lot of advertising on websites]"
Copy downloads back to downloads folder (usually C:\My Shared Folder)
That should do it, hopefully....
Start KL++ and enjoy
CORRECTED, thx to Phalkon30 & ShareHolder (http://www.klboard.ath.cx/index.php?showtopic=64831&view=findpost&p=506025)
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HOW TO KNOW IF YOUR DOWNLOAD IS A FAKE BEFORE IT FINISHES?
SAVE TIME AND LOT OF BANDWIDTH DETECTING FAKES EARLY. USEFUL ONLY FOR VERY LARGE FILES For video files (AVI, DIVX, MPEG, etc), use AVI Preview+. From the Traffic tab, right click on the download and select Preview with -> AVI Preview.
If AVI Preview doesn't open the movie, use VideoLAN (http://www.videolan.org) as your second option.
Include both AVIPreview and VideoLAN in KL Extensions Tools menu.
If the movie is a fake, stop the player and cancel the download.
For ISO images and compressed files (EXE, ZIP, RAR, etc), use KDat (http://www.devilinc.tk/KazaaDatv0.4.zip) and Win Rar (http://www.rarlabs.com). Open KDat and find the file name of the .DAT file in "My Shared Folder" for the file that you want to verify.
Then open "My Shared Folder", select the .DAT file and make a copy of it (copy & paste in the same directory). This step is required, because the .DAT file is still in use by Kazaa Lite.
Rename the new copy of the .DAT file to VERIFY.RAR and double click on it (it other words, open it with Winrar). You probably will be able to read the table of content of the compressed file or ISO, and verify if the file is a fake or not. In some cases you will be able to repair the RAR and extract some files even when the full file haven't downloaded completely.
This also let you identify if the compressed file has password.
NOTE: Remember to delete VERIFY.RAR
For audio files (MP3, WMA, etc), use the internal preview of Kazaa/Kazaa Lite K++. If the internal preview doesn't work, open KDat to identify the file name of the .DAT file in "My Shared Folder" for the file that you want to verify.
Then open "My Shared Folder", select the .DAT file and make a copy of it (copy & paste in the same directory). This step is required, because the .DAT file is still in use by Kazaa Lite.
Rename the new copy of the .DAT file to VERIFY.MP3 and open it with WinAmp2 (http://classic.winamp.com). NOTE: Remember to delete VERIFY.RAR
Due audio files are normally small and these steps require a couple of minutes, this last tip is only useful for user with slow connection, MP3 downloading at slow rate or downloads of full albums in a single MP3.
You can skip the KDat step in tips #2 and #3 if you only have one download in progress (a single .DAT in "My Shared Folder"). If have a few downloads you can also guess the .DAT by the size of the file. THX ALDO.
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HOW TO AVOID FAKE MUSIC FILES? (two examples) VISUAL
http://www.divxland.org/images/FakesDetect.gif
The following are typical characteristics of fake/unwanted music files: The amount of users with the same copy is extremely big.
The file name or title name contains numbers like (1) or whatever between ().
The length/file size is too big (or too small) compared with normal songs, witht the rest of the files, and/or the lenght you suppose it may have.
The same user is repeatedly sharing copies of the same file (typically with altered names).
The length/file size of supposed copies of the same file differs from user to user.
The bandwidth of the file is extremely big compared to the rest. The download is really fast (if you reach a stable 9-10 Kbps with a 56 K modem, this is highly a fake MP3).
When downloading a file, you notice it is restarted at some point (rare).
PROGRAMS MP3 Checker (http://www.geocities.com/ian_l_williams/MP3Checker.zip) - "This program is designed to rapidly scan lots of MP3 for RIAA corruption, the so called "Screechy MP3's" syndrome, it can be very useful for checking large music collections"
http://www.chinkii.com/uploads/album/misc/mp3_checker_ilw.jpg
MP3 Autoscanner (http://www.geocities.com/ian_l_williams/MP3CheckerCmdLine.zip) - "This small command line program is designed to work with the KLExtension's file organiser so that as soon as an MP3 is downloaded it is scanned and if bad is sent to a different folder."
http://www.geocities.com/ian_l_williams/autoscansetup.jpg
CREATE CLEAN FILES GUIDE FOR MAKING HIGH QUALITY MP3 FILES (http://www.klboard.ath.cx/index.php?showtopic=22763)
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CREDIT/OTHER:Thx to ilw, Gre1, Andrex, cborga1985 and everyone posted <span style='color:green'>HERE (http://www.klboard.ath.cx/index.php?showtopic=62174&st=0) </span>
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HOW TO RESTART DEAD DOWNLOADS? Open KDAT before starting KL++
Select one file and click {Delete} on the sources side
Small windows pops-up, select {Delete all <Not Stored> sources}
Press {Delete}
Tip: Monitor your files for <Not Stored> sources and delete them
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HOW TO RESOLVE CODECS PROBLEMS? (one possibility) Unistall ALL additional codecs not done by WMP and any video/audio player that might contain CODECS, Reboot if necessary
Uninstalled ALL WMP and Reboot if necessary
Download K-LITE CODEC PACK (http://home.hccnet.nl/h.edskes/finalbuilds.htm) or SLD CODEC PAK (http://hakim85.free.fr/index/en/beta-en.htm)
Install WMP 9 CODECS (http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=06fcaab7-dcc9-466b-b0c4-04db144bb601&displaylang=en)
After the file completed dl, would only start with AVIPrev. - tried fixing the file using 3 programs, all said file is corrupt. so, i dl again from other sources/size and corrected the problem.
For further help on Avi and like files go here Divx-Digest (http://www.divx-digest.com/software/index.html) and here DVD Dr. Help (http://www.dvdrhelp.com)
In some cases, you may need to disable WMP to check for codecs, updates, licenses and soforth. OPTIONS-->PRIVACY-->uncheck "Acquire licenses....", -->PLAYER-->uncheck "Download codecs..." and "Connect to the...."
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HOW TO DELETE STUBBORN FILES?
First, a brief explanation on why this happens. This is usually because an active process has an open handle to the file which prevents it from being deleted. Normally if you close down all running programs you'll find that most files will then be free to delete, but that's not always the case, and in some cases it may even be a trojan that's preventing itself from being deleted. MoveFileEx - A Windows function that moves an existing file or directoryWARNING: editing the registry can be dangerous if you don't know what you're doing, make sure to USE YOUR HEAD, if you removed something you didn't want to, don't worry, just use the back up in this program
The MOVEFILE_DELAY_UNTIL_REBOOT option places an entry under the registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\PendingFileRenameOperations and the file is moved or deleted (if destination NULL) when the system next reboots. Unfortunately as this is not supported under Windows95/98 an application must use entries in WININIT.ini to achieve the same effect.
BOOL MoveFileEx (LPCTSTR pExistingFilePath, LPCTSTR pNewFilePath, DWORD dwFlags) TRUE if function succeeded
pExistingFilePath.......Source path to an existing file
pNewFilePath............New location for the file
dwFlags....................Optoions controlling the move
Move or rename a file
Move or rename a file to a new location.
Only meaningfully implemented on NT. Windows95 returns
ERROR_CALL_NOT_IMPLEMENTED, use MoveFile instead.
The source and destination path should be on the same drive as the system can then just change folder entries without actually copying the file contents. If MOVEFILE_COPY_ALLOWED is supplied and the system needs to copy the file it will require the additional disk space for the temporary file, in this case the original file is deleted only after the copy is successful.
The flags allow more control over the move, it can be zero or a combination of the following values :
MOVEFILE_REPLACE_EXISTING.......The destination can be overwritten if it exists
MOVEFILE_COPY_ALLOWED.............Allow a copy if destination on a different drive to the source
MOVEFILE_DELAY_UNTIL_REBOOT...The move takes place on reboot (NT only)
MOVEFILE_WRITE_THROUGH...........Do not return until changes flushed to disk (NT only)
OR Using Windows InProcServer32 processWARNING: editing the registry can be dangerous if you don't know what you're doing, make sure to USE YOUR HEAD, if you removed something you didn't want to, don't worry, just use the back up in this program
Open notepad, copy and paste the code below. Then save the file as "avifix.inf" without the quotes
; Windows XP explorer movie fix.
;
; WARNING - Use this file at your own risk.
;
; Executing this file will remove a registry key which makes explorer load shmedia.dll.
; Simply put, this removes the annoying "permission denied" errors when trying to
; move/copy/delete AVI files.
;
; To use this fix, right-click on the file and select install. Done.
;
; Information about the registry key from multiple sources.
; Inf-file compiled by Moo (2002-03-22).
; Idea by Duxus. Thanks to the kind people of " Sweden #01", you know who you are!
;
[version]
signature="$Windows NT$"
[DefaultInstall]
DelReg = Reduce.Reg
[Reduce.Reg]
HKLM, "SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{87D62D94-71B3-4b9a-9489-5FE6850DC73E}\InProcServer32"
Right-click "avifix.inf" and select install
OR Delete the file in DOS mode (99.99% success ratio) Download & install DOS Here (http://user.tninet.se/~fgo483j/files/ch20.zip) (197kb) - "An Explorer Shell Extension to provide easy and quick access to the DOS Prompt in the requested folder"
Open Explorer and go to the directory where the stubborn file resides (DO NOT HIGHLIGHT THE FILE)
Right Click and select "CMD here"
Close all open applications
Open the Task Manager and click on the Processes tab, select "explorer.exe" under Image Name, click "End Process"
You will only have the command prompt and the task manager open
In the Command Prompt, DEL the offending files (DEL *.mpg, DEL mus*.avi, DEL test.wmv, etc.)
The files should now delete without a problem. Now go back to the task manager and click on the Applications tab. Click the "New Task..." button. in the dialog, type explorer.exe and click OK
OR Delete the file association firstWARNING: editing the registry can be dangerous if you don't know what you're doing, make sure to USE YOUR HEAD, if you removed something you didn't want to, don't worry, just use the back up in this program
Start >Run >regedit {enter}
Navigate to this key HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.avi\shellex\PropertyHandler
Delete the "Default" key
Close regedit
Follow the above test again, is a simple del doesn't work
AND Delete the file in DOS mode Start >Run >cmd {enter}
Navigate to the folder the file is in, i.e. if its in c:\folder\anotherfolder\file, type "cd c:\folder\anotherfolder" {enter} The coomand prompt should change to let you know you are in the correct directory.
Type "dir /x" {enter}
The offending file will be listed like (filena~1.xxx)
Type attrib -r -s -a -h filename.extension {enter}
Take note of the name and type "del filena~1.xxx" {enter}
OR Try to take ownership of the file Right click the file
Select the security Tab
Select properties
Select Advanced
Select Owner
Find the User or group you wish to give ownership to and select it
Click apply
now try deleting it.
OR If the file is Media (MP3, MPG, AVI, etc...) Remember the filename (X) and location
Run another file (Y) with the same extension
now Delete the file (X)
This occurs sometimes when windows thinks that the file (X) ur trying to delete is still open, eventhough u closed the app and the file.
OR Try one of these small programs FreeFile (http://www.skrubbeltrang.com/Tools.aspx?Tool=FreeFile) - "FreeFile will free a file by finding the process that holds the lock, and allow you to terminate it"
[b]ZAP (http://helpdesk.kixtart.org/Download/Utils/zap.exe) - "deletes files that are either in use or otherwise cannot be deleted" (works with XP & 2K)
DELLATER (http://www.diamondcs.com.au/downloads/dellater.zip) (3kb) - "DelLater is the ideal program to use when you can't delete a file, no matter how hard you try" - This tool does the same as above in Option 1
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