The BitTorrent Helper Thread

[Dr. Strangelove]

Hello all. Since many of you are experiencing BitTorrent downloading for the first time with this tour, I'm going to try to put together a short guide with a few tips and maybe answer some common questions. (Maybe this could get stickied for a while until newer people get used to BT downloading? I've tried to help out in individual threads, but it would be easier if there was a specific, noticable post)

First, you will need a BitTorrent client, the program that will take the .torrent file you get from somewhere and use it to download your show. I personally use Azureus (http://azureus.sourceforge.net ) but there are many programs out there with similar features. I will, however, only be able to answer really specific questions regarding this program. So if you're just starting out, I'd recommend using Azureus so we're all on the same page. Plus, if you ask any questions, I'll probably be able to help you a lot more if you're using this program.

After you install the program, it should automatically detect some of your settings and pretty much set itself up. You will, however, need to do a few things outside of the program.

You need to know if you are behind a firewall. If you're using a router, chances are it has a built in firewall. You will need to open ports so the BT program can properly communicate with other users and the tracker it uses for your show. This is done by going into your router's configuration and setting Port Forwarding to ports 6881-6889 (these are the common bittorrent ports). The way to do this for some specific brands of routers can be found here: http://userpages.umbc.edu/~hamilton/btclientconfig.html Scroll down a bit and you can find some helpful info.

If you are behind a software firewall, such as ZoneAlarm for example, then you just need to add your bittorrent program to the "allowed" list or whatever it's called in your specific program.

Also, Windows XP users. XP has it's own, really bad, built in firewall. You need to turn this off. This can be done by going to Start Menu > Settings > Network Connections, then right-click on your connection > Properties > Advanced > then the Windows Firewall settings. Turn it off from there.

OK, we're just about ready to download some shows. First we need to make sure our bandwidth is set up properly in our BT program. You should find out what your upload and download capabilities are. You can usually do this by checking with your ISP. It's usually listed on their site somewhere. It'll be, for example something like 350 kb/s download, 35 kb/s upload. These numbers all depend on your ISP plan, but we'll use them in future examples. So, in the BT software, I usually keep my max download to unlimited because I rarely reach the max speed anyway. In Azureus, this is on the Tools > Options > Transfer area. Set kB/s max download speed to 0 (0 means unlimited). Now, the upload speed can really hit your performance hard, which many people don't realize. You do, of course, want this to be as high as possible so you are sharing with others, but at the same time, if this is too high, it can and will choke your total bandwidth (both up AND down) and you'll get some really horrible speeds. I usually set this number at about 10 Kb lower than my upstream bandwidth, which would be, in the example I gave above 25 kB/s.

That should be it! Look at the .torrent file you've downloaded and make sure it actually has the .torrent extension. Some 2005 Torrents (http://www.antsmarching.org/forum/showthread.php?t=134810) If it has none (it's just xxx and not xxx.torrent) you can just add the .torrent to the end and it will be fine. Double-click that file and it should load up your BT software. You'll notice what appears to be all the files from the show on your computer in a matter of a few seconds. These are not complete files. They simply act as a kind of place-holder for the files you will be downloading. You cannot play these files (or do anything else with them, really) until they are completely done downloading. You can, however, set specific files to different priority levels (or even prevent them from downloading all together) so they download first if you want. For example, say you want to read the .txt file for a show. On the My Torrents screen of Azureus, double-click the listed show and it'll bring you to a more detailed window with tabs. Click the Files tab and you can see all the files for your specific torrent. Find the txt file and right-click it and set the priority to High. It should download quickly. You can see it's done by looking at the % complete column. Then you can view the txt file as you would normally. Any file that is at 100% you can then play, convert, or do whatever you want with (just don't try to move it out of the directory).

The most important thing when dealing with torrents is seeding to others after your download is complete. This is the whole basis of the system. If everyone shut down their BT program as soon as their download was finished, the system would not work. You should try to keep your torrent seeding until your upload:download ratio is AT LEAST 1:1. That way you've given back as much as you've taken, and it helps everyone else get better speeds.

One final thing to keep in mind. If you jump on a torrent right after it was posted and there are very few seeds, you will get slow speeds. There's nothing you can do. It's just supply and demand. If there's only one seed, and 25 leechers, you can only download so fast. The best thing to do is be patient. Your speed will go up as more people finish the download and start seeding.

I hope this helps a little bit. I've tried to be as helpful in specific threads as I could be, but I figure it's just easier to find some answers in one place, and it also makes it easier for me and others to help less experienced people out.

Please try to post all torrent related questions here, not in a link to the show or whatever, so everyone else can see your question too, and maybe it'll help them as well.

[rhuss]

:thumbsup sticky this ....

[_Scout_]

I'm having problems with being connectable and I'm dumb ;)

Problem #1. I'm unsure if I'm using a router :eek

When I went to the portforward link from DT I started the process assuming that what I think of as the cable modem was my router. But there is no maker listed on the 'box w/ the blinking lights' and the only serial number does not match any of the routers that portforward lists. Is a cable modem the same thing as a router? If yes, I guess I could contact my DSL provider and ask them what type of router I'm using.



I got the 6.1.05 show dl'd and converted, but I think it would be better for myself and others if I could get myself connected.

Thanks Dr. :thumbsup

[_Scout_]

NOw I'm really embarassed, but at least I started my pervious post by admitting I'm dumb. However, I'm getting smarter. I don't have a router, the box w/ the blinking lights is just the cable modem :o as I suspected.

[rhuss]

I'm having problems with being connectable

what kind of problems?

[killymagee2000]

:thumbsup sticky this ....

:thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup

[Dr. Strangelove]

NOw I'm really embarassed, but at least I started my pervious post by admitting I'm dumb. However, I'm getting smarter. I don't have a router, the box w/ the blinking lights is just the cable modem :o as I suspected.

See? You're not dumb. ;)

It just takes a little getting used to, but soon you'll be a veteran. :)

[joepsu0985]

Im only getting 10kbps im on a cable hook up too..My router ports are set, my client ports are set..Im using bit tornado...does the client have to do with speed?

[Donald V]

Im only getting 10kbps im on a cable hook up too..My router ports are set, my client ports are set..Im using bit tornado...does the client have to do with speed?

are you getting a green light in the upper corner? if so then everything is set fine...just a slow torrent at that point

Donald :)

[Dr. Strangelove]

Im only getting 10kbps im on a cable hook up too..My router ports are set, my client ports are set..Im using bit tornado...does the client have to do with speed?

Also, note what I said above about choking your connection. Make sure your upload is set at least about 10 kb/s less than your connection to the internet is capable of handling. A safe number to just experiment with if you're on a broadband connection is 25 kb/s.

[_Scout_]

I'm connectable!!!!

excuse my joy :lol but I am sooo happy I got that problem solved.

The problem was norton antivirus. I uninstalled that and downloaded a new security suite from my provider, disabled the XP firewall (thanks to Dr Strangleove :) ), and adjusted the settings on bit tornado per the instructions on portforward. :monkey

I want to get my ratio up. I hate the frowning emoticon ;)

[Dr. Strangelove]

I'm connectable!!!!

excuse my joy :lol but I am sooo happy I got that problem solved.

The problem was norton antivirus. I uninstalled that and downloaded a new security suite from my provider, disabled the XP firewall (thanks to Dr Strangleove :) ), and adjusted the settings on bit tornado per the instructions on portforward. :monkey

I want to get my ratio up. I hate the frowning emoticon ;)

Congrats! Getting rid of Norton was probably a good thing anyway. It's done horribly compared to other programs when tested against them. Pretty much last, actually.

Glad you're all situated. Have fun downloading!

[trippingbilly12]

Quck question, what is the difference between a seeder and leech? I always though they were the same thing....

[superdave_3]

Thanks for the helper thread Dr., took a day but I finally got everything to work.

[Dr. Strangelove]

Quck question, what is the difference between a seeder and leech? I always though they were the same thing....

A seeder has the whole show downloaded and is only uploading to other people. A "leech" (there are other friendlier terms too, I just use that one) is someone who is downloading. You do upload pieces you have completed as you download, but you're not a seed untill 100% done.

[trippingbilly12]

A seeder has the whole show downloaded and is only uploading to other people. A "leech" (there are other friendlier terms too, I just use that one) is someone who is downloading. You do upload pieces you have completed as you download, but you're not a seed untill 100% done.

gotcha, I appreciate it :thumbsup

[Jimp210]

How do you convert the files from FLACs?

[Dave G]

How do you convert the files from FLACs?

You will need to download FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec)

Here a link to a FLAC thread on this site
http://www.antsmarching.org/forum/showthread.php?t=118800

[hockeyandDMB]

Is anyone out there?
New problems to an old hat...
I've been d/l'ing shows forever on bt.etree using Mainline3.4.2..
I thought I'd try getting a show from Dreamingtree.com but I had some problems doing my first d/l from them and thought I'd install Azureus as reccommended by that site...but it still didn't work. I gave up and went back to bt.etree to d/l Crumbo's 6/2/05 pull and NOW I'm getting the same problem I was getting at Dreamingtree.com.

Here's the issue... I click on the torrent and save it to my computer (like I've done a hundred times before) but now it just beeps and everything dissappears... no d/l status box or anything. It does write a file name on my computer but there's nothing else. When I try it again it says the file already exisits and asks if I want to replace it but it's just the text info...not the show torrent. Why am I not connecting or getting the option to connect?

ANY advice will help.
Funny how this happens at the start of the tour!

[Ilovedit2]

i am honestly really confused.. All i want to be able to do is download some concerts and listen to them. I'm not even sure if I downloaded the right program to do such a thing, but i took the advice and went with Azureus. However Now i have no freakin clue what to do...how do i search for others files and what not... please help me get on the right foot.

[hockeyandDMB]

i am honestly really confused.. All i want to be able to do is download some concerts and listen to them. I'm not even sure if I downloaded the right program to do such a thing, but i took the advice and went with Azureus. However Now i have no freakin clue what to do...how do i search for others files and what not... please help me get on the right foot.

Not sure where you are lost exactly but register at the torrent sites like... http://bt.etree.org or www.dreamingtree.com (http://www.dreamingtree.com)
then find a show you want and click on the download link. I don't use your specific program but I can try and help you with the basics.

You can e-mail me at markbramble@comcast.net or PM me if you are still having issues.

Good luck

[Dr. Strangelove]

Is anyone out there?
New problems to an old hat...
I've been d/l'ing shows forever on bt.etree using Mainline3.4.2..
I thought I'd try getting a show from Dreamingtree.com but I had some problems doing my first d/l from them and thought I'd install Azureus as reccommended by that site...but it still didn't work. I gave up and went back to bt.etree to d/l Crumbo's 6/2/05 pull and NOW I'm getting the same problem I was getting at Dreamingtree.com.

Here's the issue... I click on the torrent and save it to my computer (like I've done a hundred times before) but now it just beeps and everything dissappears... no d/l status box or anything. It does write a file name on my computer but there's nothing else. When I try it again it says the file already exisits and asks if I want to replace it but it's just the text info...not the show torrent. Why am I not connecting or getting the option to connect?

ANY advice will help.
Funny how this happens at the start of the tour!


Sorry, just got in from the show tonight, so I'm exhausted, but I'll attempt to help real quick. Is the torrent saving with the ".torrent" extension? It seems sometimes it doesn't. Just add the .torrent if it's not there.

I'm not sure what else it could be. I'll think more when I'm not ready to pass out.

[rhuss]

Is anyone out there?
New problems to an old hat...
I've been d/l'ing shows forever on bt.etree using Mainline3.4.2..
I thought I'd try getting a show from Dreamingtree.com but I had some problems doing my first d/l from them and thought I'd install Azureus as reccommended by that site...but it still didn't work. I gave up and went back to bt.etree to d/l Crumbo's 6/2/05 pull and NOW I'm getting the same problem I was getting at Dreamingtree.com.

Here's the issue... I click on the torrent and save it to my computer (like I've done a hundred times before) but now it just beeps and everything dissappears... no d/l status box or anything. It does write a file name on my computer but there's nothing else. When I try it again it says the file already exisits and asks if I want to replace it but it's just the text info...not the show torrent. Why am I not connecting or getting the option to connect?

ANY advice will help.
Funny how this happens at the start of the tour!

try a right click save as instead of clicking the link.

what might be happening is the one of the BT programs recognizes the file now and tries to start downloading instead of saving the file to your pc like you are used to.

[Ilovedit2]

how do i find the show in the BT program? I know that probably sounds ridiculously stupid but i am having issues!

[Dr. Strangelove]

how do i find the show in the BT program? I know that probably sounds ridiculously stupid but i am having issues!

Not really sure I understand your question. You download a torrent file from a site like dreamingtree, double-click it, and it should start up your BT program and begin to download the show. Your download info for the show will be listed in the program after you run the torrent file.

[Ilovedit2]

thanks!! i finally figured it out, although i can't find the specific shows i'm lookin for...oh well

[Dr. Strangelove]

thanks!! i finally figured it out, although i can't find the specific shows i'm lookin for...oh well

Glad you figured it out. Here are some other sites (other than http://www.dreamingtree.org/) that have some really good live stuff (dmb and non-dmb) you may want to check out:

http://www.thetradersden.org/
http://bt.etree.org/index.php
http://www.dimeadozen.org/

[Jessica41]

any idea why some people can get speeds of up to 200 kb/s and others (like me) can only get around 40 kb/s (at the same time)? I have always used BT, then decided to try out azureus, but the speeds were awful.

[Dr. Strangelove]

any idea why some people can get speeds of up to 200 kb/s and others (like me) can only get around 40 kb/s (at the same time)? I have always used BT, then decided to try out azureus, but the speeds were awful.

Hmm, not sure Jess. I've tried pretty much every program and kept going back to Azureus becuase I've gotten consistantly better speeds with it. You may just have to experiment with your settings a bit. Make sure you're not choking your bandwidth by having a really high max upload speed. That tends to be something I notice happens a lot to people. Kick it down about 10K and see if you get some better speeds.

Plus a lot depends on when you jump on a .torrent. Speeds can fluctuate a bunch, but I'm sure you know that. Like the 6/5 Naylor source for me was a bit slow compaired to others. I probably only averaged 50 kb/s on it and I notice the average swarm speed in Azureus shows it's pretty slow for everyone, too (around 40kb/s average speed).

So anyway, maybe try tweaking a bit and see what happens. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.

[czyk22]

Dr. Strangelove...Thanks for the extensive lesson on BitTorrents. I am updated the machine and hope to be sharing soon :thumbsup

[Dr. Strangelove]

Dr. Strangelove...Thanks for the extensive lesson on BitTorrents. I am updated the machine and hope to be sharing soon :thumbsup

Glad I could be of some help!

[cwsrule88]

alright i downloaded the 6-5-05 show and i ran bittornado with it and now i cant listen to it now on foobar and i right clicked on the files and tried to convert them to flac files but it says no files to convert. What am i doing wrong?

[rhuss]

are there .flac files somewhere? if not then you did not download the show, you might have just downloaded the torrent file.

[Jessica41]

Hmm, not sure Jess. I've tried pretty much every program and kept going back to Azureus becuase I've gotten consistantly better speeds with it. You may just have to experiment with your settings a bit. Make sure you're not choking your bandwidth by having a really high max upload speed. That tends to be something I notice happens a lot to people. Kick it down about 10K and see if you get some better speeds.

Plus a lot depends on when you jump on a .torrent. Speeds can fluctuate a bunch, but I'm sure you know that. Like the 6/5 Naylor source for me was a bit slow compaired to others. I probably only averaged 50 kb/s on it and I notice the average swarm speed in Azureus shows it's pretty slow for everyone, too (around 40kb/s average speed).

So anyway, maybe try tweaking a bit and see what happens. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.

I've always got it set at auto (unlimited)

[Dr. Strangelove]

I've always got it set at auto (unlimited)

Unlimited up can rock your connection pretty hard. I'd suggest dropping it a bit and see if that works.

[cwsrule88]

are there .flac files somewhere? if not then you did not download the show, you might have just downloaded the torrent file.

its not a flac file its a shnf file so what do i need to convert that?

[Dr. Strangelove]

its not a flac file its a shnf file so what do i need to convert that?

shnf is a folder, not a file. There is no such extension.

You need to let the show download. Once done, the shnf folder will have your completed shn files. Note, you will see these files in the folder as soon as you start downloading. These are NOT completed files. Wait for the show to be finished 100% before you try to convert. If you got the foobar special installer, it has the shn plugin already there, so you can use foobar to convert the shn's.

[rhuss]

its not a flac file its a shnf file so what do i need to convert that?

please read the FAQ's ... but mkwACT or a few other programs work

[cottlerocket]

i'm an idiot but can i use bit tornado for the same files as azureus?

[Dr. Strangelove]

i'm an idiot but can i use bit tornado for the same files as azureus?

Yup.

[Matt1838]

Quick question... after I download a show and it's in SHN format, do I then use the mkw Audio Compression Toolkit to convert it to.... wav? I'm not sure to what I must conver the SHN in order to burn it.

[rhuss]

Quick question... after I download a show and it's in SHN format, do I then use the mkw Audio Compression Toolkit to convert it to.... wav? I'm not sure to what I must conver the SHN in order to burn it.

Read the FAQ's

[Dr. Strangelove]

Quick question... after I download a show and it's in SHN format, do I then use the mkw Audio Compression Toolkit to convert it to.... wav? I'm not sure to what I must conver the SHN in order to burn it.

Yes, the files need to be .wav if you want to burn them to CD.

[katja71578]

My question is about uploading...

I'm trying to up the 06.07 show on bt.etree but I don't think it's working right...

I downloaded the show from Mike Sarnovsky's site this morning. Went to bt.etree as soon as I had all the files, clicked upload, registered, made the ffp files, made the torrent, filled out the form, double clicked on my torrent file, it did it's little check thing...and it's been running ever since. Bit Tornado is telling me that I'm uploading (and have been all day, apparently) and that I'm at 99.9%. Yellow light in upper right hand corner, no seeds.

I've never had any problems with downloading shows...

Any ideas..?

[Dr. Strangelove]

My question is about uploading...

I'm trying to up the 06.07 show on bt.etree but I don't think it's working right...

I downloaded the show from Mike Sarnovsky's site this morning. Went to bt.etree as soon as I had all the files, clicked upload, registered, made the ffp files, made the torrent, filled out the form, double clicked on my torrent file, it did it's little check thing...and it's been running ever since. Bit Tornado is telling me that I'm uploading (and have been all day, apparently) and that I'm at 99.9%. Yellow light in upper right hand corner, no seeds.

I've never had any problems with downloading shows...

Any ideas..?

It seems as if everything is OK. You probably don't see yourself as a seed due to a setting in the program, which is no problem. Are there any peers listed as downloading the show?

[Crumbo]

sounds like you changed something in the file after you made the torrent

the slightest change in a text file will do that

edit: I don't see the show on btree at all :confused

[katja71578]

It seems as if everything is OK. You probably don't see yourself as a seed due to a setting in the program, which is no problem. Are there any peers listed as downloading the show?

Bit Tornado says that I'm connected to 8 peers...

sounds like you changed something in the file after you made the torrent

the slightest change in a text file will do that

edit: I don't see the show on btree at all :confused

http://bt.etree.org/details.php?id=15055

If that is the case, should I delete that torrent and try it again?

[Crumbo]

looks like you fixed it :)

thanks :cool

[katja71578]

Woohoo!

I deleted it, re-made the torrent and now things seem to be working.

Thanks for the quick replies!

[rhuss]

I downloaded the show from Mike Sarnovsky's site this morning. Went to bt.etree as soon as I had all the files, clicked upload, registered, made the ffp files

why did you "make" the ffp file? it should have been included from the taper. also did u test the flac's before creating the torrent?

[katja71578]

I downloaded the show one file at a time off his server...I didn't see any ffp files...and the bt.etree upload page said that they had to be there, so I made them with flac frontend.

Yes, I did test all of the files before I made the torrent.

[smm16]

I'd love it if someone could shed some light on this problem I've been having with Bit Torrent. I am using Bit Tornado, have a router, and configured it according to portforward.com for my specific router model. The torrent starts ok, but part way through, stops the download and severs my connection completely (internet, e-mail, everything) until I reboot. I've tried Azureus and had the same problem. I've tried going around my router (directly from cable to modem to computer), and still have the problem. I have no other firewalls installed.

Any ideas? I'm stumped.

[Dr. Strangelove]

I'd love it if someone could shed some light on this problem I've been having with Bit Torrent. I am using Bit Tornado, have a router, and configured it according to portforward.com for my specific router model. The torrent starts ok, but part way through, stops the download and severs my connection completely (internet, e-mail, everything) until I reboot. I've tried Azureus and had the same problem. I've tried going around my router (directly from cable to modem to computer), and still have the problem. I have no other firewalls installed.

Any ideas? I'm stumped.

Probably choking your connection. Ease down your max up/down speeds and see if that helps.

[rhuss]

I downloaded the show one file at a time off his server...I didn't see any ffp files...and the bt.etree upload page said that they had to be there, so I made them with flac frontend.

Yes, I did test all of the files before I made the torrent.

ok. taper should really have included one though.

[smm16]

Probably choking your connection. Ease down your max up/down speeds and see if that helps.


This looks like it was the cause. When I eased it down, it seemed to solve the problem. Thanks for the advice.

[cwsrule88]

with foobar am i able to burn these shows to a disc or do i need another program?

[rhuss]

with foobar am i able to burn these shows to a disc or do i need another program?

doesn't look like it ... http://www.foobar2000.org/

[Dr. Strangelove]

with foobar am i able to burn these shows to a disc or do i need another program?

Yes, you can burn with foobar.

[Noles20]

I began to dl 6/12/05 from Dreamingtree. It was 4.2 % of the way finished when I blew a fuse and my computer went off. Whn I powered back up and tried to open the torrent file to continue to dl, it says I can't leech from more than one location. As far as I know, I am not trying to leech form more than one location. I need help.

[Dr. Strangelove]

I began to dl 6/12/05 from Dreamingtree. It was 4.2 % of the way finished when I blew a fuse and my computer went off. Whn I powered back up and tried to open the torrent file to continue to dl, it says I can't leech from more than one location. As far as I know, I am not trying to leech form more than one location. I need help.

I think that's a dreamingtree security type thing. I'm pretty sure you just need to wait a few minutes and restart it.

[Noles20]

I think that's a dreamingtree security type thing. I'm pretty sure you just need to wait a few minutes and restart it.


I've tried waiting with no luck. I even tried to dl a different show and it let me. I even deleted all of the files and the torrent file for 6-12. I then re dl'd the torrent file and it gave me the same message "can't leech from more than one location."

[Noles20]

Well, now it is working. Perhaps I just didn't wait long enough.

[Dr. Strangelove]

I've tried waiting with no luck. I even tried to dl a different show and it let me. I even deleted all of the files and the torrent file for 6-12. I then re dl'd the torrent file and it gave me the same message "can't leech from more than one location."

How long did you wait? Also, make sure your torrent program isn't somehow automatically restarting when you reboot.

Hmm...I'd shut your program down, CTR+ALT+DEL to make sure it's really off, then reboot again and try.

[Noles20]

How long did you wait? Also, make sure your torrent program isn't somehow automatically restarting when you reboot.

Hmm...I'd shut your program down, CTR+ALT+DEL to make sure it's really off, then reboot again and try.


Thanks for your help. I think you were correct in that I hadn't waited long enough.

[rhuss]

I began to dl 6/12/05 from Dreamingtree. It was 4.2 % of the way finished when I blew a fuse and my computer went off. Whn I powered back up and tried to open the torrent file to continue to dl, it says I can't leech from more than one location. As far as I know, I am not trying to leech form more than one location. I need help.

sounds like your ip might have gotten reset and/or it still shows you leeching on the torrent. just wait a little while.

[fright101]

Downstream Upstream

384Kbps-
1.5Mbps128Kbps-
384Kbps
What do I set my upload speed and download speed so i dont go over my bandwith?

[Anth148]

This is my first time that i have used the azureus software and i'm waiting for my first d/l to complete. What do i do with the files when they get here? And can i convert them to SHN.

[Dr. Strangelove]

Downstream Upstream

384Kbps-
1.5Mbps128Kbps-
384Kbps
What do I set my upload speed and download speed so i dont go over my bandwith?

If you're worried about that, just drop it 10-20 kb/s for each one and try it.

[Dr. Strangelove]

This is my first time that i have used the azureus software and i'm waiting for my first d/l to complete. What do i do with the files when they get here? And can i convert them to SHN.

Well, the files will either be FLAC or shn, so really there's no need for conversion unless you're burning the files. If they're FLAC, there's no real reason to convert to shn, as FLAC is considered better for several reasons (although they're both lossless).

You can play both types of files and convert with http://www.foobar2000.org/
(Get the Special Installer)

[fright101]

Well I am downloading at like 160KBS and uping at 25. I didn't know if this was going over my bandwith or not.

[smm16]

This looks like it was the cause. When I eased it down, it seemed to solve the problem. Thanks for the advice.

I'm back again - I'm having the same problem. It's driving me crazy. I'm using Azureus, I've got my d/l capped at 70kb and my u/l capped at 20kb. I've tried changing the port I'm using. I've tried limiting how many seeds and leechers I'm connecting to. Yet, everytime, it downloads for a little while, then it hits a brick wall, stops downloading, and cuts my connection completely (bit torrent, internet, e-mail, everything). I'm baffled - anyone have any ideas? Thanks!

[Dr. Strangelove]

Well I am downloading at like 160KBS and uping at 25. I didn't know if this was going over my bandwith or not.

Well, as long as your connection seems stable (like when surfing the net or whatever), those are good numbers. You could probably even put download on unlimited and be ok.

Again, those are nice speeds, so you may not see much of an improvement.

[Dr. Strangelove]

I'm back again - I'm having the same problem. It's driving me crazy. I'm using Azureus, I've got my d/l capped at 70kb and my u/l capped at 20kb. I've tried changing the port I'm using. I've tried limiting how many seeds and leechers I'm connecting to. Yet, everytime, it downloads for a little while, then it hits a brick wall, stops downloading, and cuts my connection completely (bit torrent, internet, e-mail, everything). I'm baffled - anyone have any ideas? Thanks!

Not really sure what's causing this then. Are you downloading several torrents at once? That can really tax your connection. Also, could it be your ISP? Mine is famous for occasionally dropping my connection for a minute or two every now and then. It really gets on my nerves. You don't really notice it while surfing, but when downloading it's obvious.

[silver02wrx]

um im kinda retarded but ill ask anyway. Ive downloaded a show with azureus and I double click it and it gives me all the files. However I cannot play the files for some reason. It sends me to choose wat program to open it with and nothing will work. The files end in .flac. Thanks

[Dr. Strangelove]

Make sure the show is done downloading, first of all. As soon as you start the torrent, the files will appear on your computer but will not be done downloading (you cannot download 1 gig in 2 seconds ;)).

Then you can use a program like http://www.foobar2000.org/ to play the files or get a plugin for winamp or use something else.

[ltemp56]

I'm trying to download the 6-1-05 show with Azureus, and nothing is really happening for me. A red face in the corner says im not connected to any peers, but it says 0 (27) seeds. Am I doing something wrong?

[Dr. Strangelove]

Peers are other people downloading the show, as you are, so if you're the only one, then there won't be others listed. Seeds are supplying the show to you, and are what matter most. 0 (27) means it's seeing 27 seeds, but you aren't connected to any yet. It can take a little while to connect, so give it a few minutes.

If you don't download anything after a little while, check your firewall.

[d+ter]

This looks like it was the cause. When I eased it down, it seemed to solve the problem. Thanks for the advice.

you may or may not want to switch BT programs but i use azureus and it has a plugin called "autospeed" that pings a dns server and automatically adjusts your max up/down speeds for you to maximize both ups and downs.

russ

http://azureus.sourceforge.net/

http://azureus.sourceforge.net/plugin_details.php?plugin=autospeed

[d+ter]

you may or may not want to switch BT programs but i use azureus and it has a plugin called "autospeed" that pings a dns server and automatically adjusts your max up/down speeds for you to maximize both ups and downs.

russ

http://azureus.sourceforge.net/

http://azureus.sourceforge.net/plugin_details.php?plugin=autospeed

sorry, the only reason i say you might want to switch is that that plugin does all the changing around of maxes for you and it does it precisely. that's all.

[brett1020]

What happens if you shut down Azureus in the middle of downloading a show? Do you have to start over again from the beginning, or can you pick up where you left off at another time?

Just wondering, b/c I'm downloading a D&T show today, and I'm going away for the weekend, and I don't think it will be finished by the time I have to leave, and I don't really want to leave my PC running all weekend unattended (sorry for the run-on sentence...)

Thanks,
B

[d+ter]

What happens if you shut down Azureus in the middle of downloading a show? Do you have to start over again from the beginning, or can you pick up where you left off at another time?

Just wondering, b/c I'm downloading a D&T show today, and I'm going away for the weekend, and I don't think it will be finished by the time I have to leave, and I don't really want to leave my PC running all weekend unattended (sorry for the run-on sentence...)

Thanks,
B

it'll be fine, as long as there are still seeds there when you get back. when you launch azureus again it will check to see what pieces you have downloaded and start from there.

it works the same way as say you are done downloading a show and you have it on your computer and you are surfing around on dreamingtree. if you see that a show that you have on your computer is low on seeds or doesn't have any seeds but has some leechers (people downloading it) then those leechers won't ever get the show unless a seed jumps back on. if you still have the show on your harddrive and haven't changed anything about it then you can download that torrent again and when it asks where to save the show point it to the same folder that the show you already have is is. azureus will go all the way through checking your show and then you can seed it so the other people can get the show as well.

i hope that makes sense.

the short answer to your question is yes you will be fine.

russ

[dmblynny]

I kinda have a stupid question. ha

SO I am very new to this and thanks to Chase I am going to try to start DLing shows (very excited about this!!!) SO I went to the Azerus website and it said to DL Java before. I DLed Java and now do I have to DL Azerus?? I am confused... I appreciate the help!

[Dr. Strangelove]

I kinda have a stupid question. ha

SO I am very new to this and thanks to Chase I am going to try to start DLing shows (very excited about this!!!) SO I went to the Azerus website and it said to DL Java before. I DLed Java and now do I have to DL Azerus?? I am confused... I appreciate the help!

Yeah, Azureus runs in Java, so you have to have Java installed for it to work. Install Java, then install Azureus.

[dmblynny]

Yeah, Azureus runs in Java, so you have to have Java installed for it to work. Install Java, then install Azureus.thank you :) I am on my way... thanks a lot!

[d+ter]

Yeah, Azureus runs in Java, so you have to have Java installed for it to work. Install Java, then install Azureus.

hey strangelove,

you run azureus right? when i have azureus running, my javaw.exe process (in the task manager) can get up 60megs...my buddy that runs it says his tops out at 40. any idea why mine gets so high? i have a gig of ram, but i have azureus running all the time seeding stuff and that javaw.exe just eats up my ram.

-russ

[Dr. Strangelove]

hey strangelove,

you run azureus right? when i have azureus running, my javaw.exe process (in the task manager) can get up 60megs...my buddy that runs it says his tops out at 40. any idea why mine gets so high? i have a gig of ram, but i have azureus running all the time seeding stuff and that javaw.exe just eats up my ram.

-russ

Yeah, any BT program will eat up the RAM. You could fiddle with it's priority in XP to try to cut down the use of RAM. Open task manager to do this and see if it works.

[d+ter]

Yeah, any BT program will eat up the RAM. You could fiddle with it's priority in XP to try to cut down the use of RAM. Open task manager to do this and see if it works.

i've never messed with priority before...what exactly does it do? will azureus still work the same?

-russ

[Dr. Strangelove]

i've never messed with priority before...what exactly does it do? will azureus still work the same?

-russ

It lowers the resources (RAM and such) that the program uses. You may see a hit in the program's performance, though. It's worth trying, I guess. You can always just change it back. I generally don't play with it much, myself. If I'm going to be doing something that takes a lot of power (like gaming or something), I usually just turn off Az. then turn it back on when I'm done.

[Gary]

FYI you can reset your passkey in your profile on dreamingtree and not have to wait. Of course you will need to re-download any torrent files.

[d+ter]

FYI you can reset your passkey in your profile on dreamingtree and not have to wait. Of course you will need to re-download any torrent files.

not have to wait for what?

[d+ter]

hey strangelove,

something i've wondered about for a while: what is going on when i get a blueface in azureus? you know what i mean? sometimes i will start az up and get all green faces, sometimes they're all blue. is that tracker side or something on my end? is there anything i can really do to change the faces (i'm saying all this about faces, but i really just mean my connectibility, it's just easier to refer to the faces)?

russ

ps thanks for the help so far

[Gary]

not have to wait for what?

For the old connection to terminate.

[Dr. Strangelove]

For the old connection to terminate.

Blue face either means:

-when seeding, it means that you're not yet connected to any peer

-when downloading, it means that you are connected to some peers but the tracker is down

[Gary]

Blue face either means:

-when seeding, it means that you're not yet connected to any peer

-when downloading, it means that you are connected to some peers but the tracker is down

http://antsmarching.org/forum/images/smilies/confused.gif I was never talking about this.

[bfark78]

well i downloaded the show from saturday night and i have no idea how to play it is on my local c drive and well im just not good with this stuff if someone can walk me threw that would be great

[Dr. Strangelove]

http://antsmarching.org/forum/images/smilies/confused.gif I was never talking about this.

:lol

Oops, I quoted the wrong person. That was for russell.goerend.

[Dr. Strangelove]

well i downloaded the show from saturday night and i have no idea how to play it is on my local c drive and well im just not good with this stuff if someone can walk me threw that would be great

You can either get a plugin for your current player (if it's winamp or something), or you can download the Special foobar2000 installation and use it: http://www.foobar2000.org/


Just google for your player + shn or flac plugin (whichever format your files are).

[d+ter]

:lol

Oops, I quoted the wrong person. That was for russell.goerend.

ya. thanks strangelove.

[d+ter]

You can either get a plugin for your current player (if it's winamp or something), or you can download the Special foobar2000 installation and use it: http://www.foobar2000.org/


Just google for your player + shn or flac plugin (whichever format your files are).

(cough) winamp :thumbsup

;)

[d+ter]

Alright guys,


Here's a question. I have the autospeed plugin on my Azureus and it does a good job of regulating speeds (what it's supposed to do) but it 1) always tops my download out at about 176 kb/s -- when i'm pretty sure i can handle more, because i've had it up around 300 before, and b) tops my upload out at 40 kb/s. it's never been higher than 40.

thing is, i'm only seeding right now, i've always got a couple seeds going, and rarely download (i use ftp) but it still tops out at 40 kb/s upload even when i'm not downloading anything. how do i find out what my max upload could be...how much up-bandwidth my connection can handle? i'm sick of doing three shows and like 12/s.

any ideas?

-russ

[Dr. Strangelove]

Alright guys,


Here's a question. I have the autospeed plugin on my Azureus and it does a good job of regulating speeds (what it's supposed to do) but it 1) always tops my download out at about 176 kb/s -- when i'm pretty sure i can handle more, because i've had it up around 300 before, and b) tops my upload out at 40 kb/s. it's never been higher than 40.

thing is, i'm only seeding right now, i've always got a couple seeds going, and rarely download (i use ftp) but it still tops out at 40 kb/s upload even when i'm not downloading anything. how do i find out what my max upload could be...how much up-bandwidth my connection can handle? i'm sick of doing three shows and like 12/s.

any ideas?

-russ


There are a bunch of online bandwidth testers. Do a google for "bandwidth test" or something like that. I say this because some of them seem way off, so it's best to use a few of them so you get a good idea. I don't have any bookmarked, or I'd post a link.

[Rnk13]

I started downloading the 6-18 show yesterday and it got up to like 57.6%. Then someone restarted my computer either late last night or early this morning. When i signed onto XP this morning and opened Azureus, the file was at 57.6% but there has been a red smiley face next to it all day. I didnt change any firewall settings but when i test port 6881 it says NAT error. Does anyone have an idea what i could do to fix this? Thanks in advance for any advice.

[Altima22]

Okay so I've been using BitTorrent and my status has always been yellow - I've gotten the shows it just takes a day or so since I upload very little (usually like 50mb per show). Since I AM capable of better speeds and I know its not working properly I want to figure out the problem. I'm pretty sure its my router because my only other firewall (norton) doesn't affect the status when I turn it completely off. I've searched around my router settings and can't find anything for port forwarding. It's a D-Link 524 so if anyone can help me fix the problem it would be a big help since I would like to be a better help uploading shows to others!

[Dr. Strangelove]

I started downloading the 6-18 show yesterday and it got up to like 57.6%. Then someone restarted my computer either late last night or early this morning. When i signed onto XP this morning and opened Azureus, the file was at 57.6% but there has been a red smiley face next to it all day. I didnt change any firewall settings but when i test port 6881 it says NAT error. Does anyone have an idea what i could do to fix this? Thanks in advance for any advice.
You can still download if you're getting a NAT error, just much more slowly, so this may have always been that way. A red face means you're not connected to any peers. Check the tracker's page and make sure there are still people on your particular torrent.

The NAT error is most likely from a firewall, so try to open the correct ports and you should be OK.

[Dr. Strangelove]

Okay so I've been using BitTorrent and my status has always been yellow - I've gotten the shows it just takes a day or so since I upload very little (usually like 50mb per show). Since I AM capable of better speeds and I know its not working properly I want to figure out the problem. I'm pretty sure its my router because my only other firewall (norton) doesn't affect the status when I turn it completely off. I've searched around my router settings and can't find anything for port forwarding. It's a D-Link 524 so if anyone can help me fix the problem it would be a big help since I would like to be a better help uploading shows to others!

This should help: http://support.dlink.com/faq/view.asp?prod_id=1005&question=port+forward

If you do this and it's still not working, turn off of play with the settings in norton, too.

[Altima22]

This should help: http://support.dlink.com/faq/view.asp?prod_id=1005&question=port+forward

If you do this and it's still not working, turn off of play with the settings in norton, too.

Thanks! After doing that, though, and playing around with firewall settings (I read in the manual another way of doing this) and having norton off, I still have a yellow light...

[Dr. Strangelove]

Thanks! After doing that, though, and playing around with firewall settings (I read in the manual another way of doing this) and having norton off, I still have a yellow light...

If you're using XP, make sure the built in firewall is off.

[bartender69]

First of all, thank you, Dr. Strangelove. Up until this time I have been intimidated by the whole Bit Torrent thing. Well, that was until I read your Faq. I pretty much followed what you said, and atleast have the program up in running. Once again, thank you.

I do have a couple of questions though. Keep in mind that I am a complete newbie here.

1. I tried downloading a show, and was getting a really slow speed (around 25-30). So, I bailed on the download. My question is, does this go against Bit Torrent ethics? I'm thankful for the opportunity to download shows, so the last thing I want to do is shaft someone. I know that once a show is downloaded, you should leave the program open so that others can get the show. Does this still apply if you are in the process of downloading, as well?

2. Am I correct in assuming that you're speed depends on the time of day? For example, is it better to download a show at 5:00 pm, as opposed to 2:00 am?

Thank you for the faq and thank you for your assistance. It is appreciated.

[Dr. Strangelove]

First of all, thank you, Dr. Strangelove. Up until this time I have been intimidated by the whole Bit Torrent thing. Well, that was until I read your Faq. I pretty much followed what you said, and atleast have the program up in running. Once again, thank you.

I do have a couple of questions though. Keep in mind that I am a complete newbie here.

1. I tried downloading a show, and was getting a really slow speed (around 25-30). So, I bailed on the download. My question is, does this go against Bit Torrent ethics? I'm thankful for the opportunity to download shows, so the last thing I want to do is shaft someone. I know that once a show is downloaded, you should leave the program open so that others can get the show. Does this still apply if you are in the process of downloading, as well?

2. Am I correct in assuming that you're speed depends on the time of day? For example, is it better to download a show at 5:00 pm, as opposed to 2:00 am?

Thank you for the faq and thank you for your assistance. It is appreciated.

1. Nah, I wouldn't say it's frowned upon. So you decided you don't want the show. No big deal. Don't worry about it. You know enough to keep your program running for a while after the download is done. That's what really matters.

2. Time of day doesn't matter. The number of seeds/peers matters. The more seeds, the faster it will go. You can see those numbers listed on the site and in your bittorrent program.

[joepsu0985]

Dr. Strangelove,

I am downloading the 6.23 show and I have had the red face for about two hours and nothing has downloaded...I have my port of my router open and I am using azerus.

thanks for the help

[joepsu0985]

well...does anyone know whats wrong...anyone..

[Crumbo]

delete the torrent file

re-boot

re-download the torent file

[Altima22]

If you're using XP, make sure the built in firewall is off.

Yeah, its off. I keep trying and my status is still yellow.

[joepsu0985]

delete the torrent file

re-boot

re-download the torent file

Thanks, but no dice on that..any other ideas?

[Crumbo]

Thanks, but no dice on that..any other ideas?


sounds like you are completely firewalled and cannot even connect to the tracker

have you had this problem before?

[joepsu0985]

sounds like you are completely firewalled and cannot even connect to the tracker

have you had this problem before?


no and i dont even have a firewall....

[Dr. Strangelove]

no and i dont even have a firewall....

Are you by chance downloading from a university or something like that? Or work?

Are you certain the torrent has seeds/peers? It could be a dead torrent.

[joepsu0985]

Are you by chance downloading from a university or something like that? Or work?

Are you certain the torrent has seeds/peers? It could be a dead torrent.

It is the 6.23 show..and I am at home on my wireless network...i opened my ports and have been getting very good speeds with azures....

[joepsu0985]

maybe my ports are screwed up

which ones to I have to open again..I am using azureus..

Im using a router...

[Dr. Strangelove]

maybe my ports are screwed up

which ones to I have to open again..I am using azureus..

Im using a router...
It's all in the first post. There's a link there too, that may help with the router.

[joepsu0985]

ok but what is my ip address

[Dr. Strangelove]

ok but what is my ip address
Only you can find that out. :)

Not sure why you'd need it though...

What are you using it for?

[joepsu0985]

need the last 3 digits to fill in, in the port forwarding section...how do you find it?

[joepsu0985]

+1 to the both of you...thanks for the help

[Dr. Strangelove]

need the last 3 digits to fill in, in the port forwarding section...how do you find it?
Ah, wait. Is it asking for your "local IP" or does it just say IP?

You can find your real IP here: http://www.webyield.net/domainquery.html , but it may want your local IP.

Local IP's vary. They're usually this: 192.168.1.X, where X equals what computer it is on your home network.

[Phils6589]

I'm not so experiences with this but when I was converting the 6-18-05 show from shn to wav after going through all the torrent stuff, the last 6 or 7 songs on the mkwACT were said to have failed to be decompressed. Does this mean I have to go through the torrent download again?

[Dr. Strangelove]

Are you sure the show was 100% complete?

All you have to do is start the torrent again and point it to the folder where your shn's are. It will continue downloading. If the files are still giving you errors, just delete those files only and the program will just re-download them. You won't have to download the files that are OK.

[Phils6589]

Once I delete those shns how do I "redownload" them?

[Dr. Strangelove]

Once I delete those shns how do I "redownload" them?
Start the torrent again and point it to the folder where the rest of the files are. If the folder is still in the same place as where it downloaded, you don't even need to point. It'll just start downloading those files automatically.

If you deleted the torrent file just re-download it.

[Phils6589]

Alright, this time I started to download and a couple minutes in i got this message: IO Error [Errno 28] No space left on device: I am not sure what this is referring to. Should I create a new folder?

[Dr. Strangelove]

I think your harddrive may be full. That's probably why you couldn't convert the other files to .wav.

[bartender69]

Ok, this is starting to grate on my nerves a little. Truthfully, it has been quite some time since I have felt like this much of an idiot. Here are my concerns.

As stated before, I have read up quite a bit on the rules and faq's of Bit Torrent. So, the last thing I want to do is get banned or blacklisted. When downloading I'm getting some pretty decent speeds (350-420kbs). I have downloaded two shows thus far without a hitch. The problem occurs once the file drops down into the seeding window. The uploads stall to between 1-10kbs. And I keep getting that yellow frown face, which teels me that my ratio sucks and people are unable to connect to me. The reason why this is so irritating is that both times after downloading a show, I have left Azureus open all night long, only to come back and find out that I haven't done squat for my ratio.

After reading through the faq, I went back on and did a port test for 6881, and I keep getting NAT error. So, I proceeded to Uninstall Zone alarm, Uninstall Azureus, and then re-install Azureus. Ran a test and WHAM! Same frigging problem. Which brings me to portforwarding. Here are my questions.

1. We have three computers in the home on broadband. I am running my computer on an OvisLink Air Live Wireless USB Adaptor. Could this be a factor in contributing to my NAT error issue? I went into it's settings and found nothing about portforwarding, so I am completely baffled. Also, when I went to the portforwarding website, did not find my Ovis Link model on there. So, this leads me to believe one or two things. Either it is not a wireless adaptor issue, or they don't cover my model, which means I'm screwed.

2. Also, when I click on options in Azurus, it has 6881 as the incoming port. Under this it says "bind to local IP address." That part is blank. Is it simply a matter off just plugging my IP address in the space, click save, and then the issue will be resolved? I mean, I really don't know what else to do. After literally spending hours reading about this stuff and getting nowhere, I'm at my wits end with it.

I am thankful and appreciative for any insight you could provide me with, Dr Strangelove.

Here is my ratio: 0.167 upload: 302,52MG download: 1.78GB

This is certainly a far cry from the 1:1 ratio that you mention in your faq.

[Dr. Strangelove]

It's just odd that you're getting those great d/l speeds and bad upload speeds. Are there any peers on that particular torrent? Or a really low number of them? If there are 15 seeds and only one peer, then all 15 seeds are sending bits to the 1 peer, so your speed will be pretty low.

If that's not the case then I'm really not sure. You're getting the NAT error so...

Also check your wireless's website. They very well could have some helpful info about this. There most likely is a firewall built in, since it's a router.

Assuming you don't have a firewall, though, before you go nuts looking through everything on their site, plug in your local IP where it asks for it and see what happens. Again, since you're on a network, that number will most likely be 192.168.0.X where X is the number your computer is on the network. If you don't know that just plug in 0 and try, then 1,2 and 3. If none of those work, see if you can get your real IP (from that site I linked or google for an IP finder) and try that.

Then I'd say plow through the manufacturer's site.

Sorry, I wish I could be more helpful. I know it can get frustrating, trust me. ;)

[imaeniac]

where can i find torrent files, specifically for a dave concert i want, specifically 12-16-2002 at the blue cross arena

[imaeniac]

i get how the whole deal werks, but i just cant find the base files

[Dr. Strangelove]

http://www.dreamingtree.org/index.php
http://www.thetradersden.org/
http://bt.etree.org/index.php
http://www.dimeadozen.org/torrents-browse.php

[veldy]

hey yall, I think I'm going to try doing this downloading deal, but did I see that these bit torrent files won't work if you have Norton enabled? how exactly do you disable that?

[Dr. Strangelove]

hey yall, I think I'm going to try doing this downloading deal, but did I see that these bit torrent files won't work if you have Norton enabled? how exactly do you disable that?Norton Firewall? Just add it to allowed programs, if you know how to do that. I don't use it, so I don't really know how to go about that. If that doesn't work, just shut the program down.

[jimithing1971]

Hello! I hope and pray someone can help me before I toss the computer out the window!! :BANG I finally figured out how to download a bittorrent show. I got FLAC installed. I uploaded for 3 days (still don't have a 1:1 ratio...but THREE days!). But when I try to decode in FLAC, I'm getting: ERROR while decoding metadata state=FLAC_STREAM_DECODER_END_ OF_STREAM

Can anyone tell me where my problem lies???? I REALLY want this show!!!

Thanks so much!!

[d+ter]

Hello! I hope and pray someone can help me before I toss the computer out the window!! :BANG I finally figured out how to download a bittorrent show. I got FLAC installed. I uploaded for 3 days (still don't have a 1:1 ratio...but THREE days!). But when I try to decode in FLAC, I'm getting: ERROR while decoding metadata state=FLAC_STREAM_DECODER_END_ OF_STREAM

Can anyone tell me where my problem lies???? I REALLY want this show!!!

Thanks so much!!

sounds like the flacs were bad ... did you check them with flac frontend? (i can BnP whatever show it is you were looking for if you really want it...)

[jimithing1971]

You check them AFTER you decode them, right? By hitting "test"? I did that and the same error came up.

I really, really appreciate your offer, but I'm such a big DMB fan that I hope to figure out this whole process so I can download other shows.

What should I do now? Delete everything and start over??

[Decro024]

ok, i started download of Bonnaroo 2005. it got to 8% and my comp froze, restarted and tried to start the download over, i got a popup that said the following:

rejected by tracker - Connected limit exceeded! You may only leech from one location at a time.

anyone know what happened and why? also how i can fix this? thanks im new to this downloading thing

[Dr. Strangelove]

You check them AFTER you decode them, right? By hitting "test"? I did that and the same error came up.

I really, really appreciate your offer, but I'm such a big DMB fan that I hope to figure out this whole process so I can download other shows.

What should I do now? Delete everything and start over??No, you need to check them before you convert them.

If something is wrong with a file or two, you can just start the torrent up again and it should re-download anything that's missing.

[Dr. Strangelove]

ok, i started download of Bonnaroo 2005. it got to 8% and my comp froze, restarted and tried to start the download over, i got a popup that said the following:

rejected by tracker - Connected limit exceeded! You may only leech from one location at a time.

anyone know what happened and why? also how i can fix this? thanks im new to this downloading thingJust wait a few minutes. It'll work again. The tracker still thinks you're connected and won't let you start again. This usually clears in 10 or so minutes I think.

[rigan]

What does it mean when azureus face is always yellow and says I "might have a NAT problem if my dowload stays yellow all the time"?

[Dr. Strangelove]

What does it mean when azureus face is always yellow and says I "might have a NAT problem if my dowload stays yellow all the time"?It means you're connecting, but not connecting to well, to put it in simple terms. Go to Tools and do the NAT test. Chances are you're behind a firewall. See if the first post in the thread is any help if that's the case.

[rigan]

Thanks Dr. Strangelove. Your right I am behind a firewall. How can I not be behind a firewall. Is it because I have Norton Anitivirus? Is there a way to stop the firewall? Please help I am getting frustrated. Thanks

[Dr. Strangelove]

Thanks Dr. Strangelove. Your right I am behind a firewall. How can I not be behind a firewall. Is it because I have Norton Anitivirus? Is there a way to stop the firewall? Please help I am getting frustrated. ThanksSure, no problem.

Go through the original post in this thread and see if that helps.

[rigan]

What do you mean by going through the original post?

[Dr. Strangelove]

What do you mean by going through the original post?Post #1 in this thread. :p

There's some stuff about firewalls you can try.

[newsdog]

I don't see anywhere on the Foobar website where it talks about playing/converting SHN files. Etree won't install on my system for some reason.

I installed the "Special" version of Foobar and still no evidence of SHN. When I tried to play them anyway, I got an error message.

Any ideas?

[rigan]

I followed the instructions on firewall and I added my bittorient program "azureus" to the allowed list but I am still getting a NAT Error. What can I do? Thanks for your help!

[Dr. Strangelove]

I don't see anywhere on the Foobar website where it talks about playing/converting SHN files. Etree won't install on my system for some reason.

I installed the "Special" version of Foobar and still no evidence of SHN. When I tried to play them anyway, I got an error message.

Any ideas?
Hmm...it's in the Special installer. At least it was. Check in your foobar2000/components folder for foo_shn.dll. If that's there it should play them and I have no clue why it won't. Are you certain you've finished downloading the entire show? You cannot stream these as they download. It has to be 100% complete (the file).

[Dr. Strangelove]

I followed the instructions on firewall and I added my bittorient program "azureus" to the allowed list but I am still getting a NAT Error. What can I do? Thanks for your help!Do you have a hardware firewall, ie a router? Did you disable the firewall built into XP?

[newsdog]

Hmm...it's in the Special installer. At least it was. Check in your foobar2000/components folder for foo_shn.dll. If that's there it should play them and I have no clue why it won't. Are you certain you've finished downloading the entire show? You cannot stream these as they download. It has to be 100% complete (the file).

Oh yeah.. it's done. I did it in Azureus 2 nights ago. I took 2 shows. One was FLAC and it plays fine in FB, but the other is SHN and it won't play.

Also.. you ever heard of someone not being able to install etree?

Thanks!

[newsdog]

now.. I did install the "Normal" foo the first time and then installed the "Special" one overtop of it. Would that be a problem?

[Dr. Strangelove]

now.. I did install the "Normal" foo the first time and then installed the "Special" one overtop of it. Would that be a problem?Hmm...it shouldn't be, but to be safe I'd uninstall them both and reinstall the special. Was the foo_shn.dll in the components folder? If not you can just get that here: http://www.stud.uni-karlsruhe.de/~uybc/#foo_shn

Just unzip and put in foobar2000/components folder.

[rigan]

I don't think I have a hardware firewall and yes I did disable the firewall in XP. What else should I do and I think you for this help cause I gotta get this to work.

[Dr. Strangelove]

I don't think I have a hardware firewall and yes I did disable the firewall in XP. What else should I do and I think you for this help cause I gotta get this to work.Well, it still seems you've got a firewall. Do you have a router? Is more than one PC connected to your internet? Try shutting down norton completely, too. It still could be messing things up even though you set it right. Firewall programs can be like that.

[newsdog]

Hmm...it shouldn't be, but to be safe I'd uninstall them both and reinstall the special. Was the foo_shn.dll in the components folder? If not you can just get that here: http://www.stud.uni-karlsruhe.de/~uybc/#foo_shn

Just unzip and put in foobar2000/components folder.

That file is NOT in the folder. I'll try this and let you know.

Thanks!

[Dr. Strangelove]

That file is NOT in the folder. I'll try this and let you know.

Thanks!Ah, that's odd. I wonder if they took it out of the Special installer for some reason? A new version of foobar is due out anyway.

You should be set, then, once you put it in the folder. :)

[smac242000]

Hi Mark,

I'm new to antsmarching.org and I'm trying to download a show. I found the show that I'm looking for, but when I try to download it my Media Player says that the file may be corrupt or it doesn't support the file.

I know that I'm an idiot, but can you help me?

Thanks!!

[newsdog]

Ah, that's odd. I wonder if they took it out of the Special installer for some reason? A new version of foobar is due out anyway.

You should be set, then, once you put it in the folder. :)

SHN works like a GEM now.. thanks a lot!!

[Dr. Strangelove]

Hi Mark,

I'm new to antsmarching.org and I'm trying to download a show. I found the show that I'm looking for, but when I try to download it my Media Player says that the file may be corrupt or it doesn't support the file.

I know that I'm an idiot, but can you help me?

Thanks!!Are you trying to do this via .torrent? If so, please read post #1.

[Kevin86]

Hi...im new to the site and i have attempted to download the 6-18-05 Meadows show using Azureus. I completed the download and it is a .shn file. Ive tried to convert it using mkwACT but i cannot download it becuase i get a "C:\WINDOWS\SYTSTEM32|AUTOEXEC.NT. The system file is not suitable for running MS-DOS and Microsoft Windows applications. Choose "close" to terminate the application" (16 bit Windows Subsystem) error...once that pissed me off i have attempted to just listen to the Bit Torrents using WinAmp and Foobar 2000 special (with the shn add in file) and im still not gettin a sound. I dunno why all this is happenin and there doesnt seem to b a sign of a corrupt file....so ne advice would b very greatful cuz im about to give up on this.

[Kevin86]

seconds after makin my previous post....i started to click on the songs in Azureus and they started to play!!!!....but i still would like to convert them to .wav so i can put the songs on a cd.

[Kevin86]

I FINALLY FIGURED IT OUT using the Shorten program......these forums really r helpful after lots and lots of searching and trial and error

[llenroc]

Dr. Strangelove, first of thank you so much for all the work you have done helping us less informed ants who are new to this. I downloaded Azureus and Foobar (special ed.). I went to dreamingtree.org and downloaded N2 of SPAC from this summer and can see all the tracks in the 3 seperate folders. I open foobar putthem up, left click and hit convert and I get this error message: INFO (CORE) : startup time: 1031 ms
ERROR (foo_diskwriter) : Conversion failed.
Any ideas? Thank you in advance!

[Dr. Strangelove]

Dr. Strangelove, first of thank you so much for all the work you have done helping us less informed ants who are new to this. I downloaded Azureus and Foobar (special ed.). I went to dreamingtree.org and downloaded N2 of SPAC from this summer and can see all the tracks in the 3 seperate folders. I open foobar putthem up, left click and hit convert and I get this error message: INFO (CORE) : startup time: 1031 ms
ERROR (foo_diskwriter) : Conversion failed.
Any ideas? Thank you in advance!What formats are you trying to work with? What is the original file and what are you trying to convert to?

Also, be sure the files are completely downloaded. You will see them in the folders as soon as you start, but that doesn't mean they are finished downloading. Do the files play in foobar?

[llenroc]

I am trying to convert shn to .wav
The files do not play in foobar- I get this very long error message when I try to play them-
NFO (CORE) : startup time: 1031 ms
ERROR (foo_diskwriter) : Conversion failed.
INFO (CORE) : opening file for playback :
INFO (CORE) : location: "file://C:\Documents and Settings\user\Desktop\dmb2005-07-02.akg481.shnf\dmb2005-07-02-d1\dmb2005-07-02-d1t03.shn" (0)
ERROR (CORE) : error opening file for playback :
INFO (CORE) : location: "file://C:\Documents and Settings\user\Desktop\dmb2005-07-02.akg481.shnf\dmb2005-07-02-d1\dmb2005-07-02-d1t03.shn" (0)
INFO (CORE) : opening file for playback :
INFO (CORE) : location: "file://C:\Documents and Settings\user\Desktop\dmb2005-07-02.akg481.shnf\dmb2005-07-02-d1\dmb2005-07-02-d1t03.shn" (0)
ERROR (CORE) : error opening file for playback :
INFO (CORE) : location: "file://C:\Documents and Settings\user\Desktop\dmb2005-07-02.akg481.shnf\dmb2005-07-02-d1\dmb2005-07-02-d1t03.shn" (0)
INFO (CORE) : opening file for playback :
INFO (CORE) : location: "file://C:\Documents and Settings\user\Desktop\dmb2005-07-02.akg481.shnf\dmb2005-07-02-d1\dmb2005-07-02-d1t03.shn" (0)
ERROR (CORE) : error opening file for playback :
INFO (CORE) : location: "file://C:\Documents and Settings\user\Desktop\dmb2005-07-02.akg481.shnf\dmb2005-07-02-d1\dmb2005-07-02-d1t03.shn" (0)

[Dr. Strangelove]

OK, someone else may have been having this problem. It seems that they may not be including the shn plugin in the special installer anymore. Download the foo_shn.zip from here ( http://www.stud.uni-karlsruhe.de/~uybc/#foo_shn ), unzip it, and put it in your foobar2000/components folder. Make sure you restart foobar afterwards.

That should work. If it doesn't, then your files may not be completed yet.

[llenroc]

Thank you again- when I look in foobar's components it doesn't show shn plug in. My fingers are crossed that will do the trick.

[Dr. Strangelove]

Thank you- when I look i fobar components it doesn't show shn plug in. My fingers are crossed that will do the trick.Ah, great. You should be set, then. I don't know why/when they stopped including the plugin.

[Right Side Up]

Greetings all,

I'm terribly sorry to be a redundant, slow learning fool -- but I am. Here's the deal...

I'm new to this bit torrent thing and it is, for some reason, like learning a new language. I used to DL shows from antsmarching.org when the ants downloader was available. Since it is no longer, I'm eager to learn this bit torrent deal so I can keep up with attaining copies of the shows I've attended.

When I used the ants downloader, I clicked on the source for the show I wanted, selected to DL the show, saved it to my comp, then decompressed them using the MKW tool. Can it be that it was oh so simple then?

After reading this entire thread and seeing others with many problems, I too am stuck in the process, and thus my quest to dominate -- okay, at least utilize -- the bit torrent technology has stalled.

I have Azureus and have downloaded a show. I am 99% certain that the show has fully downloaded (on the Files tab, all %'s are at 100% and all bars are blue). The problem now is that I don't know what to do with the files -- I can't listen to them from the computer and I can't convert them to .wav so as to burn them to disc (my primary end, here). When I click a file, I get a Windows prompt that reads,

"Windows cannot open this file:

File: <file name.shn>

To open this file, Windows needs to know what program created it..."

I thought I might be able to simply drag the files into mkw a la the good ol' ants DLer days, but for whatever reason the MKW tool won't open at all on my computer (I double click it, the cursor hourglasses for about 3-5 seconds, then returns to an arrow and nothing happens...however, I think it may be running in the background because when I cntrl + alt + delete and choose processes, it is listed a number of times...what gives?).

Does anyone have any ideas how to stop the madness? Usually I catch on to these things after sometime playing with them, but this curveball appears to be one I cannot hit. Any help would be greatly appreciated, and I apologize again for posting what seems to be a problem that others have experienced.

Right Side Up
Next week:
Atlanta
Tampa
WPB x 2

[Dr. Strangelove]

Greetings all,

I'm terribly sorry to be a redundant, slow learning fool -- but I am. Here's the deal...

I'm new to this bit torrent thing and it is, for some reason, like learning a new language. I used to DL shows from antsmarching.org when the ants downloader was available. Since it is no longer, I'm eager to learn this bit torrent deal so I can keep up with attaining copies of the shows I've attended.

When I used the ants downloader, I clicked on the source for the show I wanted, selected to DL the show, saved it to my comp, then decompressed them using the MKW tool. Can it be that it was oh so simple then?

After reading this entire thread and seeing others with many problems, I too am stuck in the process, and thus my quest to dominate -- okay, at least utilize -- the bit torrent technology has stalled.

I have Azureus and have downloaded a show. I am 99% certain that the show has fully downloaded (on the Files tab, all %'s are at 100% and all bars are blue). The problem now is that I don't know what to do with the files -- I can't listen to them from the computer and I can't convert them to .wav so as to burn them to disc (my primary end, here). When I click a file, I get a Windows prompt that reads,

"Windows cannot open this file:

File: <file name.shn>

To open this file, Windows needs to know what program created it..."

I thought I might be able to simply drag the files into mkw a la the good ol' ants DLer days, but for whatever reason the MKW tool won't open at all on my computer (I double click it, the cursor hourglasses for about 3-5 seconds, then returns to an arrow and nothing happens...however, I think it may be running in the background because when I cntrl + alt + delete and choose processes, it is listed a number of times...what gives?).

Does anyone have any ideas how to stop the madness? Usually I catch on to these things after sometime playing with them, but this curveball appears to be one I cannot hit. Any help would be greatly appreciated, and I apologize again for posting what seems to be a problem that others have experienced.

Right Side Up
Next week:
Atlanta
Tampa
WPB x 2


Heya. It seems like you're having some type of problem with MKW, not the actual downloading of the shows. If everything is at 100% and the bars are full, the files are most certainly finished. Have you tried running the .md5 file first to verify your .shns? Try doing that (well, restart your computer first to make sure MKW didn't error out on you and is still in the background like you said). If that works, then we know the files are fine. I'd say try to convert them as normal one more time (just like you said...you're doing everything right). If that doesn't work, there are some other tools that will convert for you. Try foobar2000 http://www.foobar2000.org/ along with this plugin: http://www.stud.uni-karlsruhe.de/~uybc/#foo_shn (unzip it and put it in the foobar2000/components folder).

See what happens and best of luck. ;)

[heywhynot]

I backread a page or so but didn't find any Q/As coinciding with my problem. I have downloaded a few shows using torrent but I don't know how to get them to play. I want to find a way to get them on iTunes. They are .flac and .mk4w, I believe. I click them but they it can't identify what type of file they are. Then I try to open with iTunes, but it brings iTunes up but nothing happens. I figured maybe i need to have some kind of a converter, but i have never been able to figure out the mkw audio compresser thing I have, and I'm not even sure it's the right tool for torrents. I've had these files for weeks now and just can't figure out what I'm doing. Any help is deeply appreciated.

[Dr. Strangelove]

I backread a page or so but didn't find any Q/As coinciding with my problem. I have downloaded a few shows using torrent but I don't know how to get them to play. I want to find a way to get them on iTunes. They are .flac and .mk4w, I believe. I click them but they it can't identify what type of file they are. Then I try to open with iTunes, but it brings iTunes up but nothing happens. I figured maybe i need to have some kind of a converter, but i have never been able to figure out the mkw audio compresser thing I have, and I'm not even sure it's the right tool for torrents. I've had these files for weeks now and just can't figure out what I'm doing. Any help is deeply appreciated.You can refer to my last post (the one before yours) and get foobar if you want. I don't use iTunes, but I know you can pretty much convert to anything with foobar. Even if you cannot go to AAC, you can at least get to a format iTunes will recognize.

[heywhynot]

ah, good call. Very helpful thanks a lot:) +1


+1 when i can, that is

[gunner69]

i've dl azureus but can't get it to open so i can use it. what gives? also whenever i do get it to work, do the files work like shn( useing mkw or flak) or is it like a server?

[rpdmm7]

hey guys this may sound dumb but i have just dowloaded the 7-10 dmb show from mansfield and now i cant figure out how to listen to he songs or put them on a cd. if anyone has anything on this that could help me it would be greatly appreciated.thanks!

[Dr. Strangelove]

i've dl azureus but can't get it to open so i can use it. what gives? also whenever i do get it to work, do the files work like shn( useing mkw or flak) or is it like a server?You need the latest Java installed. This may be why you cannot get Azureus to work. You can download it from the Azureus site under the "What You Need" section.

http://azureus.sourceforge.net/

As for your second question, I'm a bit confused. It downloads the shns or flacs automatically by using the torrent file. When completed, the files will all be on your harddrive for converstion, etc.

[Dr. Strangelove]

hey guys this may sound dumb but i have just dowloaded the 7-10 dmb show from mansfield and now i cant figure out how to listen to he songs or put them on a cd. if anyone has anything on this that could help me it would be greatly appreciated.thanks!See my post about foobar a few posts before yours. You can use that to listen to them on your computer and also to convert them to .wav to burn.

[rpdmm7]

thanks, what is the foobar website? is it just foobar.com?

[rpdmm7]

ok i found the foobar website, downloaded foobar special, unzipped the snh.dll and put it in the components folder. now i cant figure out how to use foobar, getting the songs there and what not. thanks for all your help.

[fsuseminole09]

alright im having trouble opening up my ports. im a long time BT user but first time azureus user. i went to my windows firewall and added azureus as an exception but im still getting a message saying that port 6881 isnt open. what do i need to do to insure optimal speeds?

[Dr. Strangelove]

alright im having trouble opening up my ports. im a long time BT user but first time azureus user. i went to my windows firewall and added azureus as an exception but im still getting a message saying that port 6881 isnt open. what do i need to do to insure optimal speeds?If you've used another program in the past with success, just stick with that, I'd say.

And sometimes, depending on the firewall, adding the program to the exceptions list doesn't work. Why? I have no idea. You should be able to also open ports manually in the program, so see if you can find that.

[fsuseminole09]

alright im messing around with both azureus and bittornado now and cant get around my firewall on either one. my question is do i need to do more than just turn off my windows firewall? any help for either program would be appreciated.

[Gary]

You need to have ports forwarded in your router settings.

[CalStep20]

Hey,

I downloaded the Lost Acoustics and now I have three folders full of Winamp Media Files. What do I do with these? I tried to play them but that didn't work. I'm clueless with this stuff.

[josh101prf]

Im having problems with Bittornado. Up until about a week ago it usually took less than 15 seconds for the light to turn green. But since then it has been stuck on yellow. The download speed has remained the same but the upload is extremely slow. I did some research and found some information about DSO exploit. I ran Spybot Search and Destroy and found the registry but when I went to correct the problem Spybot froze and I had to go tp windows task manager to close it.

After it was closed I updated Spybot to 1.4 and tried again but this time found nothing about DSO exploit. So I opened up the BT that I was recently downloading and am still stuck on a yellow light although my upload speed is running at about 50 kb/s which is better but not the best I have had.

Any suggestions as to how I could get the green light back on. I was finally getting a good ratio but it is slowly disappearing.

Thanks for the help.

[gunner69]

cal step20 , You will need to decompress them in order for them to work. they are in a shn format. you can use mkw compression tool. if you got to the first post of this thread you'll find the link under programs needed. It is a drag and drop type of program. After installing it, it will ask you for a folder to send the decompressed files. I usually just put them in "my music". If you create a file for each disk, it is much easier to manage. it is a simple program and one I never had problems with. Plus its free.

[gunner69]

also thank you to Dr.Stranglove for the help. Sorry it took so long to reply. :)

[czyk22]

My question is about giving back.

I am using Azureus. I am wondering if I want to use the Publishing option to help seed shows.
I only ask because I clicked this option a few days ago and haven't really seen my share ratio go up.

As I download shows, I have the yellow circle. This stays yellow when I am finished, but when I clicked on publish it turned blue and the upload speed went to zero.

Should I just leave the shows alone when I am finished downloading?? Or do I want to go to the publish option. I want to make sure that I am doing my part.

thanks-

-joe

[cfletch]

I'm trying to get past my Netgear firewall. On the configuration page I list Service Name, which i think is UDP but I'm not sure, The next is the start & end port which I know to be 6881 & 6889. But the last area you need to fill in is Server Ip Address.

Any help on what that should be? I thought it was the IP address that our router gets from the ISP but that REALLY messed up the wireless network and I lost the wirless network & internet srvc all together.

THanks for the help.

[cfletch]

Ok, I've bypassed my firewall and can communicate thru the correct ports but now I am clueless on how to download files or find the torrent file. Sorry for being so stupid but I can't seem to figure this out. I know it's something simple & I've read the FAQs but can't seem to figure it out.

Signed, clueless in TN

[cfletch]

OK, sorry about littering the thread with dumb questions but I finally figured it out.....duh.

[cvanar]

what does it mean when it asks for a mirror? which one should i choose?

thanks, courtney

[Right Side Up]

Then you can view the txt file as you would normally. Any file that is at 100% you can then play, convert, or do whatever you want with (just don't try to move it out of the directory).


Dr. Strangelove,

Thanks much for your last reply. I now have foobar2000 v0.8.3 (which came with the _shn. plug in, by the way...?), and seem to have made some progress in that when I click on the file in azureus, it plays in foobar. So I can HEAR the music, which is good. What would be better is if I could put them onto CD!

I now need help with the conversion. How do I get them from azureus .shn's to .wav files that I can burn to CD? I understand that with the MKW tool you can drag and drop the files...so how is it done with foobar?

Thanks again,
RSU

[cooldude124j]

can you only use the bit torrent for 2005 shows

[Scalfani]

hello im using bittornado and everything works great for about a minute. i get the green light, but then it just stops downloading. I still get green light but no dl or ul ??? It also seems to use 100 percent of cpu usage. I have a pretty decent system too! 1700 athlon, 1gb ram, etc.

Any suggestions?

[llenroc]

Hi all,
I was wondering if someone could shed some light on a problem that I am incountering? I downloaded a show and converted the FLAC files to wav. They play fine, my problem is when I put them into Windows media player or Recordnow to burn them to a CD they come out TAO. I have tried looking all over to find where I can get rid of the 2 second gap between the songs but I am having no luck with either software. Any help would be great, thank you.

[Right Side Up]

Hi all,
I was wondering if someone could shed some light on a problem that I am incountering? I downloaded a show and converted the FLAC files to wav. They play fine, my problem is when I put them into Windows media player or Recordnow to burn them to a CD they come out TAO. I have tried looking all over to find where I can get rid of the 2 second gap between the songs but I am having no luck with either software. Any help would be great, thank you.

How did you convert them from shn to wav?

Also, what is TAO?

Sorry to respond only with questions, no guidance!

[morg0052]

I have downloaded the alpine shows and got them converted just fine. They play in itunes and I have put them on cd, the question that I had is that are each concert supposed to be that big, they are like each 1.7 GB, that doesn't seem like it shoud be right? was wonering if anyone had input into this, beacause at this rate you can only get like 10 concerts on an ipod. My other concerts that I have are much smaller, but same length??????

[llenroc]

How did you convert them from shn to wav?

Also, what is TAO?

Sorry to respond only with questions, no guidance!

I converted the files from FLAC to wav. using Foobar2000. For converting shn to wav I beleive they recommend using winamp, shnamp 2, a long with mkw audio compressor which all of them can be downloaded from etree. I have not figured out how to do all that just yet.
TAO = track at once, how a cd you buy from a store would sound with a 2 second pause between tracks. For live shows (especially to trade and b+p for others) you want it DAO = disc at once is where it is continous play without the gaps between the tracks. I hope this helped you a bit, sorry that I couldn't be of more assistance to you.

[llenroc]

I have downloaded the alpine shows and got them converted just fine. They play in itunes and I have put them on cd, the question that I had is that are each concert supposed to be that big, they are like each 1.7 GB, that doesn't seem like it shoud be right? was wonering if anyone had input into this, beacause at this rate you can only get like 10 concerts on an ipod. My other concerts that I have are much smaller, but same length??????

I do not know about GB sizes for downloaded shows in refrence to ipods but a question for you- you burned a show using itunes and it came out with out the pauses between the songs?

[eric311]

I'd love it if someone could shed some light on this problem I've been having with Bit Torrent. I am using Bit Tornado, have a router, and configured it according to portforward.com for my specific router model. The torrent starts ok, but part way through, stops the download and severs my connection completely (internet, e-mail, everything) until I reboot. I've tried Azureus and had the same problem. I've tried going around my router (directly from cable to modem to computer), and still have the problem. I have no other firewalls installed.

Any ideas? I'm stumped.


I seem to be having the same problem with Azureus. I'll 200/k download speed while downloading for a couple minutes, then down to 0/k. I toned down my down/up and it doesnt seem to work. Port 6881 seems fine when I test, any other suggestions??

[morg0052]

There are minor pauses, but basically no pauses in between songs, just a real quick break

[abominablesnwmn]

thank you so much dr. strangelove, without this help i'd be completly lost

[Gary]

There are minor pauses, but basically no pauses in between songs, just a real quick break

WMP cannot burn DAO. Use real burning software like Nero to burn DAO.

[kmknd1]

i cant seem to get connected.

i have a lynksys router and i think i found what i need to do, but its not working. I went to the advanced section of my properties and added BitTorrent. I entered my Ip address, and then it says "External Port number this service" and on another line "Internal Port number for this service." Anybody know how to fill this out? Thanks for any help.

[Bron Yr Aur]

I've got a problem. I'm using Azureus, and while downloading shows, and after finished downloading, I'm not uploading anything...I was for a while, but it must've just stopped, and now it's not seeding...

[kmknd1]

i cant seem to get connected.

i have a lynksys router and i think i found what i need to do, but its not working. I went to the advanced section of my properties and added BitTorrent. I entered my Ip address, and then it says "External Port number this service" and on another line "Internal Port number for this service." Anybody know how to fill this out? Thanks for any help.

also, to be clear, ive already tried all combinations of 6881, 6889, and 6880...

[PeteSeltz]

I just started using azureus and i have a torrent file up on it and the status says downloading and i am connected to a bunch of peers but the show isn't downloading. What's the problem?

[kmknd1]

okay... so i finally figured out this whole torrent thing and i have completed my first download (RI NI - 07.30.05). I converted all the .shns to .wavs so now i can listen to them... my problem is...

each song is too big, each file is like 50 or 60 MBs. Is there a way i can compress these files to be smaller so i can fit them on a regular CD-R? Thanks for any help...

[Bron Yr Aur]

The file size really doesn't matter. .wavs are going to be quite sizeable, but it's the time that matters in this situation. If you just burn the cd as cd-audio you shouldn't have a problem...

[kmknd1]

The file size really doesn't matter. .wavs are going to be quite sizeable, but it's the time that matters in this situation. If you just burn the cd as cd-audio you shouldn't have a problem...

thanks a bunch...

[crossroads]

im having a lil but of trouble..... i downloaded azureus and did all my connection things.... but when i go to the link that says 2005 shows in ur heloer quide i dnt kno what to do from their

[crossroads]

if sumone could reply soon i really could use the help

[crossroads]

nvm i figured it out...... i feel like a fool..... but one more question.... y does it download so slow?

[thbone74]

Iam having trouble opening and playing my torrent file.Iam not too savy when it comes to this stuff iam very iliiterate to computers.Please help and be very specific thanks

thbone74

[Npys3]

im trying to download azereus but it is opening with real player. i dont have a clue what to do. if anyone could help it would be appreciated.

[Npys3]

im trying to download azereus but it is opening with real player. i dont have a clue what to do. if anyone could help it would be appreciated.
anyone?

[Thalhimer]

OK, I'm new to this downloading scene, but I'm such a fan I feel that I have to get into this. I have downloaded bit torrent and need to know what I should do next. I am not a computer wiz, by any means, so if someone could give me a basic and easy-to-understand crash course on how to download and listen to shows I'd be forever indebted to you. Thanks and hopefully someone can help! - Mike

[pantalanagapamp]

Any help would be appreciated. I've started downloaded DMB shows from dreamingtree.org and I am coming across a recurring problem. I've successfully downloaded 3 shows and seeded these shows to 50%, but i keep getting "tcp stack flaking out" error coming up randomly. I was trying to download dmb2005-08-12.km140.shnf (http://www.dreamingtree.org/details.php?id=738&hit=1) with 210 seeders and 140 leeches and it kept saying "tcp stack flaking out". I'm using Bittorrent 4.0.1, i've got my ports open 6881 etc, i'm connectable to my peers,I've checked the box about the tcp fix in properties, i've tried BitComet and azereus (sp.) and i'm going silently insane. :freak
Please help my head hurts :BANG
Chris.

[bocajoshua]

Im on a college campuse and i want to use azureus but im not getting any connection, what do you suggest? I can see seeders and leechers but im not getting any transfer

[lillerfm]

Okay, here's a question...

Do I need to compress these music files after I convert them? I have two shows off Azureus and they are eating a shit load of space up on my iPod...what do I need to do to keep the size down? Can I do anything to keep the size of them down?

[2stepsoright]

Im on a college campuse and i want to use azureus but im not getting any connection, what do you suggest? I can see seeders and leechers but im not getting any transfer

You school has it firewalled. Not sure if there is any way around that.

[Altima22]

You school has it firewalled. Not sure if there is any way around that.

Yeah that's the problem I'm running into as well. Its very sad to see my ratio decline @ dt.org :( I've uploaded constantly @ around 22ish kb/s @ my home connection and this one can do so much better. I wish I could utilize it more than just for downloading.

If anyone has a solution please chime in.

[Riggaberto]

How illegal is this, and do people get caught frequently using bit torrent?

[Gary]

How illegal is this, and do people get caught frequently using bit torrent?

It all depends on what you're downloading. Yes, you can get caught by the riaa/mpaa and their watch groups if the content is illegal, which these are not.

[Altima22]

Yeah that's the problem I'm running into as well. Its very sad to see my ratio decline @ dt.org :( I've uploaded constantly @ around 22ish kb/s @ my home connection and this one can do so much better. I wish I could utilize it more than just for downloading.

If anyone has a solution please chime in.

Anyone?

[thegodfaughnder]

My torrents wont even start, i think its a port problem how do i fix this? im using abc

[bonham]

Do ports and/or firewall have to be freed up b4 the file is done downloading?

[joepsu0985]

Hey i have a yellow face the whole time i have a torrent up...Im on a wireless network in my apartment complex..I have no modem in my room...can i fix it?

[joepsu0985]

any help? I guess im screwed becasue i cant access the router...

[lieinmygrave41]

got a question. My connection is download rate is veeeerrrrrrryyyyyy slow, like 2 kb/s, I uninstalled the Firewall, then I did a test on Azureus, and the is a "NAT error" any help please? Thanks!

[lieinmygrave41]

got a question. My connection is download rate is veeeerrrrrrryyyyyy slow, like 2 kb/s, I uninstalled the Firewall, then I did a test on Azureus, and the is a "NAT error" any help please? Thanks!

Ok, I searched "NAT error" and people were having this problem because of Firewalls and routers. Well, I disabled my Windows Firewall, and completely uninstalled Norton, but it still says this. I am connected to a router, but i don't know what to do. Also, I have Azureus, and my average DL rate is about 10kb/s. :BANG I hate having it so slow. This is a brand new computer with a Highspeed DSL connection :BANG it shouldn't be this slow. It takes me about 1 and a half days to download a show.

Any help?

Also, is taking Norton Antivirus off your computer safe? Which firewall, or INternet Security protection do you recommend? I took Norton off last night. And the internet speed was unbelievable! but, I had to re-install it today, according to my mom, and she said that I could get worms and viruses if Norton isn't on....I know all that, but is my computer really safe w/out Norton? Thanks

[Altima22]

You really should have Anti-Virus Software and a Firewall running at all times to avoid the most problems. Without any installed, you are just asking for trouble. Norton is fine and won't affect your internet speed (although it can slow down your computer if its old because Norton likes to use a lot of resources).

As to the yellow light, it is caused by your router. Check the tutorial posted and look under the "Port Forwarding" section. You will need to open up ports and set the same ones for your bittorrent program to use. With that done and your firewall configured correctly, you should have no problem getting it to work right. Unless you are on a university network like me. I'm doomed now :( As I was just increasing my ratio @ 25 kb/s upload at dt.org. I was hoping to get here and use the speed to spread the dmb love, but unfortunately too many people have tried to do that sort of thing illegally and they have cracked down.

[lieinmygrave41]

Ok, so I opened up the ports on MY computer, but I can't open them up on my Dad's computer. His is connected to the router. We have checked every website imaginable, but it is not working. It is a Lynksis router, but he has Windows 98, and I have XP, so we can't find out how the Port Forwarding section. We have tried everything. COuld someone PLEASE help??!?!?! It is gonna take me days to download one show from now on, unless i can figure this thing out! It shouldn't be complicated, but there is no way to open up a port on Windows 98!?!?!

[Altima22]

The port forwarding section is on the router itself, not on the actual computer. If you connect to the router by 192.168.0.1 (or similar, I'm not sure what it is for the linksys exactly) and then you should be able to do it from there. So if you have access to the router from your computer you can do it there and everything should work fine.

[Socks]

Mabe this has already been adressed, but what does it mean when your download/upload speeds both drop to zero, and you aren't able to connect to the internet forcing you to restart your computer?

[dubsnevets]

Oh great Dr. Strangelove,

I am about to go insane. I have done everything that I thought I have needed to do in order to download shows, but there is still something wrong, I think. What I have done so far is:
--I have Azureus
--I have bittorrent
--I have made all of the bit torrent ports from 6881-6889 and the other firewall stuff
--I am registered under dreamingtree.org and bt.etree.org
--and I checked my network connections and it says that my speed is 100.0 Mbps, which, I think, is my speed for downloading and seeding shows

But after all of this, when I click on a show (and I have clicked on a few, so it's not just one particular show that isn't working) I get nothing that shows anything is happening. On my bittorrent manager, it just says: "0.0% done, ? remaining", and that my upload rate is "0 KB/s".

Usually for these kinds of things, I just try to figure out everything out on my own, but I feel like I have done everything and I'm still not getting anything. What is it that I am still doing wrong?

[surasky]

when i click on the bittorent file i want to open it does not open up in azureus it just opens up on another web page and it just shows the name of the songs from that concert. how can i get it to download in the bitorrent?

[jbcii55]

when i click on the bittorent file i want to open it does not open up in azureus it just opens up on another web page and it just shows the name of the songs from that concert. how can i get it to download in the bitorrent?

When it open's the song list - at the top of the list is the Torrent. Right click on the Torrent and save to Desktop (or wherever) and then ...open The torrent downloader program, File-> open torrent - > (open the torrent you just saved to desktop....

[headz2]

I believe I have dowloaded and installed azerous correctly. I am try to use the dreaming dree to down load a show but when I go to open it I get a error that I do not have JAVA. I tried to follow the path to download JAVA but I get other errors there as well?

Can you help?

[BigMikeDMB]

I have a Netgear WGR614 wireless router and my BT is basically not working. Please help fix..I have been to that system tweaking page but mine is not on there. anyone?

Thanks guys!!!

[Rob D]

ok, i've got some torrents working. now how do i make them available for people to leech off of me?

[Clay Mustapha]

I just moved to a dorm at Wisconsin-La Crosse.... Ever since, my torrents have been running at speeds of 1 or 2 kb/s.... Its a really fast connection so I dont understand these speeds. Anyone have a clue whats wrong?

[d+ter]

I just moved to a dorm at Wisconsin-La Crosse.... Ever since, my torrents have been running at speeds of 1 or 2 kb/s.... Its a really fast connection so I dont understand these speeds. Anyone have a clue whats wrong?

ports. hm....i don't suppose that you are using a router. you need to find the open ports in your campus network and point your cilent to those.

[d+ter]

I believe I have dowloaded and installed azerous correctly. I am try to use the dreaming dree to down load a show but when I go to open it I get a error that I do not have JAVA. I tried to follow the path to download JAVA but I get other errors there as well?

Can you help?

if you're a newbie, don't bother with azureus. it doesn't offer that many advantages unless you really know what you're doing.

go download ABC Client. (Yet Another Bittorrent Client.)

http://pingpong-abc.sourceforge.net/