Newb download question

[grayson]

I seach for item, binary files add to qeue click connect and it says downloading but no indecation of how fast 0kbs, progress goes to 100 percent but when I go into download folder on my C drive nothing is there. My C drive still has the same amount of space after download.   Thanks

[Ascathon]

Did you set up a server?

Also check the log tab (enable detailed logging in setup)

[Hecks]

No doubt your (detailed) Log will show many 'Article not found' messages, meaning the articles are too old for your server's retention.  Search the forum for 'article not found'.

[grayson]

Heres my log

[06/04/2008 13:53:00] [Main] Alt.Binz 0.25.0 [27.09.2007] started.
[06/04/2008 13:53:00] [Main] Download queue list ageing done in 0ms
[06/04/2008 13:53:00] [Main] 0 items loaded into download history list in 0ms.
[06/04/2008 13:53:00] [Main] 0 outdated items removed from download history list in 0ms.

I have setup server news.virgin.com

Thanks

[Hecks]

No, look at your log from when you were downloading.  Try with the NZB again and watch your log.

EDIT: there's no ping reply from news.virgin.com, but there is from news.virgin.net.  I have no idea whether this ISP-provided service supports binary groups, or what its rention might be, but most ISP services are crappy on both counts.  In any case, you can also try playing with the 'Select group' and 'ARTICLE command' settings in Setup > Servers to see if that improves things (click APPLY and RECONNECT after changing anything here). 

[grayson]

It say in log failed selecting alt.binaries

[Hecks]

Then your server doesn't carry binary groups.  Check with your service provider to be sure.

Really you want to be going with a proper provider, check out some of the deals and free trials here:

https://www.altbinz.net/forum/index.php?board=10.0

[grayson]

Thanks for all the quick answers.

 Do I need to change any firewall settings or router settings, Ive checked virgin and it does support binaries. Do I need to setup access with virgin or is it automatic as they are my service providor.

I am adding the server address and tick add as primary, then I search for file, right click and add to queue, connect. am I doing something wrong

[Hecks]

You'll need to ask Virgin whether you need username & password.  Actually, you shouldn't be able to connect to the server at all if it needs authentication - the same goes for your firewall (you can always disable it temporarily to test, though).

Are you sure you tried ticking the 'Select group' box on Server > Setup, then Apply & re-connect?

[grayson]

I can download music

[Hecks]

The type of binary download shouldn't make a difference.  The only important factors are:

1) whether your server carries the binary group from which you're trying to download;

2) whether your server's retention allows you to download the file, i.e. it's not too old.

At this point, I think you really need to do some more investigating yourself.  Feel free to read through these for general help and advice on usenet, and come back if you have any specfic Alt.Binz questions:

Slyck's Guide to Newsgroups
Binaries4all Usenet Tutorials

Be sure also to read:

Alt.binz Wiki
Alt.binz: Quick Start Guide

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