Recently I wanted to download the first RON game (having never played it) so I went to HOTU and clicked download. I entered the code, but then I got a 404 error. I tried evrything, but nothing would work.
So today, I decide I want to play discworld. Underdogs. Copy Code. Doesn't work.
I tried the firewall option, I tried using BitTorrent, I tried reading every FAQ, I even looked for mirrors, but it doesn't work.
Can anyone tell me what I'm doing wrong? Before I got my new PC (and new 56k modem) everything worked fine, but now I can't dowload any HOTU files that are covered by their scripts. I could download the sample music and decoder fix, but thats all.
I have a 56k Aztec v.9 modem made by Smart Link, and my ISP is Wanadoo. I think thats the only tech info that would make a difference.
I tried going on their forums, but aparently I've been denied access. Then I tried their contact button, but i get the impression that they don't want to receive mail from some idiot who cant get a dl to work.
Thanks for any help, and I apologise to any passing mods who might look upon this with scorn.
Are you using any download accelerators like GetRight or other GetRight-y-like programs? HOTU doesn't seem to like them much.
Since I'm a dail-up, you'd reckon I had a download accelarator, but I don't. I have BitTorrent, thats nothing like GetRight, and HOTU support it anyway.
In that case, your computer is broken. Buy a new computer.
I just did, that seems to be the problem.
/me jumps into his escape pod and flies away!
Right, I'm gonna go sit in a corner until someone comes along and tells me how to fix this.
*waits*
Well.. Seeing as it's dial-up, then you wouldn't be using a router with NAT firewall stuff..
Do you use firewalls at all? If you do, disable them and try downloading.
Try contacting the HOTU admins (not particularly easy, I'm afraid) and ask if you may be under a blanket IP ban because of somebody else's misbehavior (or leeching).
I did check, and no, Firewall is off.
I'll try contacting HOTU admin.
Weak!
Just ask someone to get what you want and upload somewhere or even better - write a CD. As a dial-upper you'll save on internet bill too.