Majorgeeks Server down?

Discussion in 'The Lounge' started by hrlow2, Apr 22, 2011.

  1. hrlow2

    hrlow2 MajorGeek

    I can come to the forums, but try to go to the download section. This is what I get.

    Could not connect to remote server

    You tried to access the address http://www.majorgeeks.com/, which is currently unavailable. Please make sure that the web address (URL) is correctly spelled and punctuated, then try reloading the page.
    Make sure your Internet connection is active and check whether other applications that rely on the same connection are working.
    Check that the setup of any Internet security software is correct and does not interfere with ordinary web browsing.
    If you are behind a firewall on a Local Area Network and think this may be causing problems, talk to your systems administrator.
    Try pressing the F12 key on your keyboard and disabling proxy servers, unless you know that you are required to use a proxy to connect to the Internet. Reload the page.
     
    hrlow2, Apr 22, 2011
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  2. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Re: Server down?

    Servers do go offline or the routing or data center can have issues, I have reported this to Tim and Jim via email.

    Forum and Downloads area are on iirc two different servers. If its a small issue then the site will likely be back up within an hour if more serious then be assured that someone is dealing with it and please be patient, stuff happens, I know you need your geekfix on a morning/afternoon/night but we will be on it and back up as soon as possible.


    Cheers.
     
    DavidGP, Apr 22, 2011
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  3. hrlow2

    hrlow2 MajorGeek

    Re: Server down?

    Was curious. Nothing vital.
    Was just going to browse around.
     
    hrlow2, Apr 22, 2011
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  4. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Re: Server down?

    Hi Hr

    If you notice this type of issue, best route is to email tim or jim directly as thats a quick route to report this and one they will be grateful of, they dont always see or read all threads on the forum as with the site being very busy they are occupied with other aspects of progressing the site and forum.

    Its apprieciated the level that you and other forum members make in reporting issues and spam etc

    I know on browsing around as it makes it difficult to link to suggested downloads for users to fix issues if the downloads area is offline, but I would imagine its going to be a short lived thing, I HOPE!
     
    DavidGP, Apr 22, 2011
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  5. tgell

    tgell Major Geek Extraordinaire

    MajorGeeks main page down

    For some reason I cannot connect to the main page. I had to Google MajorGeeks, click the cache button and then click forums before I could get here. I knew I should have bookmarked the forum. ;)
     
    tgell, Apr 22, 2011
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  6. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Re: Server down?

    :) See reply I gave earlier.


    EDIT: as of this moment in time 13:00GMT+1 the main site is online for me so give it a try and if it doesnt load then clear cookies and temps out, restart browser and try again.
     
    DavidGP, Apr 22, 2011
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  7. hrlow2

    hrlow2 MajorGeek

    Re: Server down?

    It's back up.
     
    hrlow2, Apr 22, 2011
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  8. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Re: Server down?

    Must have been a furball in the server! or TimW tripped over the power cable again ;)
     
    DavidGP, Apr 22, 2011
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  9. dave.m

    dave.m Private First Class

    Major Geeks Site Is Down

    I am unable to get ;
    http://majorgeeks.com/
    It shows as 'Unable to connect' and even 'Down for me' says it is down for everyone.
    Using both Firefox 4 and Palemoon.

    dave
     
    dave.m, Apr 23, 2011
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  10. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Hi

    We had this yesterday and weirdly at the exact time, it lasted 1hr or shorter, so please be partient with us while we fix it.

    The issue is a proxy cache.

    I have reported this issue, cheers.
     
    DavidGP, Apr 23, 2011
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  11. Caliban

    Caliban I don't need no steenkin' title!

    Up and running here, 0850 EST.
     
    Caliban, Apr 23, 2011
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  12. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    Re: Server down?

    Guess I need to wear my glasses when I go to take a potty break!! :-D:-D
     
    TimW, Apr 23, 2011
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  13. mjnc

    mjnc MajorGeek

    I had experienced the same access problem but I knew that it would be dealt with pretty quickly.

    Now it appears that the forum section may be getting a face lift?
    Several of the Off Topic forums are missing from the listing that I'm getting.

    I see only:
    • Lounge
    • Interesting Website Links
    • Major Geeks DC-Teams
     
    mjnc, Apr 23, 2011
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  14. Colemanguy

    Colemanguy MajorGeek

    That change was made on purpose, nothing wrong.
     
    Colemanguy, Apr 23, 2011
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  15. LauraR

    LauraR MajorGeeks Super-Duper Administrator Staff Member


    Major Attitude got rid of forums because of low interest.
     
    LauraR, Apr 23, 2011
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