Technology Topic

Originally posted by WojBhoy*originally posted this on the "Problems with Rapidshare topic*

Before I go any further, please note I'm fairly techno. illiterate lol;

Having just about had it with Rapidshare for the moment, I figured I'd just ask some questions techno- and Rapidshare related stuff if anyone can help. I've been getting the "too many wrong codes" and download sessions etc. on RS, and just now it said that my IP address was busy downloading a session, yet I went on http://www.myipaddress.com/what-is-my-ip-address/ and it said my IP address is completely different to the one that came up on RS just now. Clearly there's something wrong, but I'm wondering if there's an error with the way my IP address is actually being processed or something. What can affect it? e.g. would having both a wireless and a wired connection running through a broadband hub make any difference?

Apologies in advance for rambling nature of post lol...

EDIT - I tried a couple of things download wise, the John Legend Pride cover audio and that came up with a code to enter, so I figured I'd try it with a bootleg I wanted (the 1989 Point Depot gig) and it did the same, so I entered the code and then it came up with a thing saying that an error had occurred with 3 different possible explanations, none of which I think I come under lol (unless I'm subject to a proxy server without knowing it). I now just tried the New York 2004 (Fulton Ferry Park) show, and it says I've reached the download limit and to wait 53 minutes despite not actually having downloaded anything lol

Originally posted by MWSAH[..]

BUMP mate, weird stuff..can't help you, unfortunately.

Originally posted by WojBhoy[..]

lol you're telling me that?! Probably a virus lol, I dunno. Just as I read your post, the internet fucked up lol, my God I nearly had a hernia!

Short-Out the JavaScript:

1. Goto the page you want to download
2. Select FREE button
3. In the address bar put the following: javascript:alert(c=0)
4. Click OK
5. Click OK to the pop-up box
6. Enter the captcha
7. Download Your File

Request a new IP address

1. Click Start
2. Click run
3. In the run box type cmd.exe and click OK
4. When the command prompt opens type the following. ENTER after each new line.
ipconfig /flushdns
ipconfig /release
ipconfig /renew
exit

Use a proxy with SwitchProxy and Firefox:

1. Download and install Firefox if you have not already
2. Download and install SwitchProxy
3. Google for free proxies
4. When you hit your download limit, clean your cookies and change your proxy

Originally posted by drewhigginsThe Australian is here now, and I checked both topics as well, don't worry Ali...

Originally posted by drewhigginsThe Australian is here now, and I checked both topics as well, don't worry Ali...

What happens is IP addresses run in a 'range' type setup. For example, say your IP address is 187.98.87.12 - anyone who has a similar IP address like 187.98.87.13 is likely to be downloading something from a server with a similar IP addres and it confuses the 12 for the 13. It wouldn't matter because the first three sets of numbers are being used and that's what RapidShare goes on. There are some other suggestions to get around the problem:

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That one won't work if your IP address is fixed. To check in Windows:

Click Start > Control Panel > Network Connections > Local Area Connection (right-click) > Properties > Internet Protocol (TCP / IP) > Properties. If Obtain IP address automatically is checked then you will have to wait; otherwise you can change your IP at will.


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You could also try using AltaVista.com and click BabelFish. Translate the web page from Japanese to English - this has worked for me several times before.

About the wired vs wireless connections - if the two are sharing the same or similar IP address which they most likely can (is one or the other or both connected at the same time?) then one might be tripping up the other.

Originally posted by drewhigginsJust the modem by itself, that should do it. Before you do, check the IP address and see the one after has changed. Otherwise, it could be you need to restart the computer with the modem switched off, then switch the modem back on and you should have a fancy new IP.

I was looking for anonymous proxy servers, but most don't get past RapidShare or Megaupload (but Megaupload is a lot fairer in restrictions - it usually allows about 4 or 5 200MB downloads until it makes you wait half a day or so, which is excellent.