Winmx 3.53 (new version) problems

Hi all,

I debated putting this into Networking, but my problem is just with this one software program. I was wondering if anyone has had problems with the new version of Winmx that was just released on July 2nd? I have been using this P2P for years with no problems but after I installed the new version I cannot search for files (search page remains "searching") and even though others can queue up to DL from me their DL's will disconnect before they can DL a file.

I uninstalled the new version and installed version 3.30 which I found on an "Old Versions" web site, and I can now DL a song but still, no one can DL from me. (This happens on a secondary connection. I normally use a primary connection without problems.) I have no clue as to what version of Winmx I was running before installing version 3.53. I recently installed Kaspersky's AV version 5.0.142 but that is the only change I've made to the configuration of my PC or software since Winmx actually worked. I posted to Kaspersky's forum and apparently no conflicts exist between the two programs. I have Acronis backup CD's but would like to know if there are any problems/conflicts between any of my software applications. This is a bummer. Winmx is the only P2P I use.

A few specs:

Zone Alarm Pro v4.5.594.000
ADSL connection through Bellsouth Fast Access DSL (Connection ok)
Westell Wirespeed A90 modem/router
Windows XP Pro
384 mb RAM
Pentium 3 Processor

Thanks in advance,
Gina

 

BTW, I downloaded the updated version of this software from MG at http://majorgeeks.com/download2230.html so I hope it's ok to ask this question!

Thanks and Happy 4th,

Gina

 

Just updtaed myself... had no problems with it so far. You tried running it on port 80?

 

Hi Goldfish,

No, I didn't try that because with Zone Alarm Pro I normally just have to allow the program access (with Winmx I gave server rights.) I will try configuring port 80 to allow incoming/outgoing TCP and UDP packets if you think it will help though. I'll try it now and post back.

Thank you!
Gina

 

Hmmm.... I went to Winmx's Internet Connection Settings and reset the port for "Incoming TCP Connections" and "In/Out UDP Packets" to port 80. Before I did that I made sure to set Zone Alarm Pro to allow incoming and outgoing TCP and UDP on port 80 (didn't know if this was necessary or not.) Not only do I have the same problem (screen shot attached) but when I run a search that usually brings up a few hundred results (such as just the name of a popular recording artist) it brings up 6 or so instead! I also get nothing under the "chat" feature, no rooms are listed at all!

Should I just give up and use the Acronis CD's?

Much thanks in advance,
Gina