I am trying to get on a forum which I have gotten on from a friend's computer, but when I try to connect it says "[16:37] Connecting... [16:37] Unable to connect : java.net.SocketException : Software caused connection abort: connect " I have the latest software, and my firewall asked to block it and I said no, so it shouldn't be having problems connecting, but it is anyway.
Do you have a router? Ensure that is not blocking port 6667. Also confirm your software firewall (Windows Firewall, ZoneAlarm, McAfee Personal Firewall, etc.) is not blocking that port.
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WyldRyde IRC Network Steve Mermelstein Root Admin
If you have a router it would be a box thats between your DSL or Cable modem and your computer (IF your not on dialup.) You'd have to find the name and model number of that router and do some googling to find its documentation (so you can look up how you unblock ports.)
If you're running a software firewall beside's WinXP it should tell you in the Windows Security Center (Start > Control Panel > Security Center).
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WyldRyde IRC Network Steve Mermelstein Root Admin
I do not have a router, and I only have WinXP firewall, which isn't the problem, because I tried turning it off and it still didn't work. Is there anything else that could be causing the problem?
My ISP provider is run through my college, but I know it should allow it, because my friend who uses the same provider can run the chat fine. And I don't have any child protection software.
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