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Astropoint: /* I am trying to download a file larger than 4GiB, but it is telling me I have no space left on my drive, even though there is */

2011-03-07T14:04:15Z

I am trying to download a file larger than 4GiB, but it is telling me I have no space left on my drive, even though there is

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	Assuming you aren't reading the free space incorrectly (looking at the wrong drive for instance) then the problem is likely to be that your drive is formatted to FAT32. This means it physically cannot store files larger than 4GiB. The safest, and quickest, way to deal with this is if you have another drive formatted to NTFS. To see what format a drive is in, go to My Computer (or just Computer on Vista) in the start menu, right click on the drive in question and go to properties. Above the stuff on the amount of drive space you have is a piece of information called filesystem, this will either be FAT32 or NTFS.		Assuming you aren't reading the free space incorrectly (looking at the wrong drive for instance) then the problem is likely to be that your drive is formatted to FAT32. This means it physically cannot store files larger than 4GiB. The safest, and quickest, way to deal with this is if you have another drive formatted to NTFS. To see what format a drive is in, go to My Computer (or just Computer on Vista) in the start menu, right click on the drive in question and go to properties. Above the stuff on the amount of drive space you have is a piece of information called filesystem, this will either be FAT32 or NTFS.

	If you don't have another drive in NTFS format then it is possible to convert your current drive into NTFS from FAT32. This is a relatively safe process, but '''~~there is~~ always ~~the~~ risk you will lose data~~'''~~ so if you are determined make sure you have a backup of vital information on the drive (your work if you are the sort of student that does it). Find a friend with a space drive or usb key if you have nothing just to be on the safe side. If you have any questions please ask in main chat and somebody will try to help.<br>		If you don't have another drive in NTFS format then it is possible to convert your current drive into NTFS from FAT32. This is a relatively safe process, but there is '''always a risk''' that you will lose data so if you are determined make sure you have a backup of vital information on the drive (your work if you are the sort of student that does it). Find a friend with a space drive or usb key if you have nothing just to be on the safe side. If you have any questions please ask in main chat and somebody will try to help.<br>
	Be aware though that once converted to NTFS it cannot be converted back. Mac computers can have trouble reading NTFS formatted, and even more trouble writing to them, so if you are in the habit of loaning your drive to somebody with a mac to get things then converting to NTFS would be a bad idea.<br>		Be aware though that once converted to NTFS it cannot be converted back. Mac computers can have trouble reading NTFS formatted, and even more trouble writing to them, so if you are in the habit of loaning your drive to somebody with a mac to get things then converting to NTFS would be a bad idea.<br>

Astropoint: /* BitTorrent */

2010-12-15T15:21:15Z

BitTorrent

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	Recommended torrent clients are [http://www.utorrent.com/download.php utorrent] and [http://azureus.sourceforge.net/download.php Azureus (Vuze)]		Recommended torrent clients are [http://www.utorrent.com/download.php utorrent] and [http://azureus.sourceforge.net/download.php Azureus (Vuze)]
	utorrent is a nice small client that is probably better for most users. Azureus has more plugins and features but will take up alot more system resources, so if you have a slow computer use utorrent.		<br>utorrent is a nice small client that is probably better for most users. Azureus has more plugins and features but will take up alot more system resources, so if you have a slow computer use utorrent.

	NB. The latest versions of Azureus/Vuze come combined with a video server. This is unlikely to be required by those of you just want to use it for torrenting, so is better disabled (to speed up the program and to stop the messages from it from getting in the way).<br>		NB. The latest versions of Azureus/Vuze come combined with a video server. This is unlikely to be required by those of you just want to use it for torrenting, so is better disabled (to speed up the program and to stop the messages from it from getting in the way).<br>

Astropoint at 19:42, 18 November 2010

2010-11-18T19:42:57Z

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Astropoint: /* Why does my video play upside down? */

2010-07-07T15:14:24Z

Why does my video play upside down?

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	===Why does my video play upside down?===		===Why does my video play upside down?===

	(NB. If you use [http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-windows.html VLC Player] then you ~~really ought not~~ to ~~be here as it~~ comes with ~~all of it's~~ own codecs ~~installed internally removing the need for codecs~~ to ~~be installed~~)<br>		(NB. If you use [http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-windows.html VLC Player] then you will need to download the latest version. VLC player comes with its own internal codecs which are only as up to date as your version of it.)<br>
	Most video files need software called codecs to read the information in the file. If you don't get any picture or sound from a video file then it is most likely because you haven't got the right codec installed. The most common ones are listed below. If you think you have got these codecs installed it is worth re-downloading them and installing again anyway, as you may well have an older version which cannot decode the video in newer files.<br>		Most video files need software called codecs to read the information in the file. If you don't get any picture or sound from a video file then it is most likely because you haven't got the right codec installed. The most common ones are listed below. If you think you have got these codecs installed it is worth re-downloading them and installing again anyway, as you may well have an older version which cannot decode the video in newer files.<br>
	The simplest way to deal with codec issues such as these is to install a codec pack such as [http://www.videohelp.com/tools/ffdshow FFDShow]. This automatically installs pretty much all of the codecs you could ever need so that any video file will play in any media player of your choice. <br>		The simplest way to deal with codec issues such as these is to install a codec pack such as [http://www.videohelp.com/tools/ffdshow FFDShow]. This automatically installs pretty much all of the codecs you could ever need so that any video file will play in any media player of your choice. <br>

Astropoint: /* I am trying to download a file larger than 4GiB, but it is telling me I have no space left on my drive, even though there is */

2010-06-21T15:14:51Z

I am trying to download a file larger than 4GiB, but it is telling me I have no space left on my drive, even though there is

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	If you don't have another drive in NTFS format then it is possible to convert your current drive into NTFS from FAT32. This is a relatively safe process, but '''there is always the risk you will lose data''' so if you are determined make sure you have a backup of vital information on the drive (your work if you are the sort of student that does it). Find a friend with a space drive or usb key if you have nothing just to be on the safe side. If you have any questions please ask in main chat and somebody will try to help.<br>		If you don't have another drive in NTFS format then it is possible to convert your current drive into NTFS from FAT32. This is a relatively safe process, but '''there is always the risk you will lose data''' so if you are determined make sure you have a backup of vital information on the drive (your work if you are the sort of student that does it). Find a friend with a space drive or usb key if you have nothing just to be on the safe side. If you have any questions please ask in main chat and somebody will try to help.<br>
			Be aware though that once converted to NTFS it cannot be converted back. Mac computers can have trouble reading NTFS formatted, and even more trouble writing to them, so if you are in the habit of loaning your drive to somebody with a mac to get things then converting to NTFS would be a bad idea.<br>

	To convert an existing FAT or FAT32 volume to NTFS, follow these steps: (from http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307881)		To convert an existing FAT or FAT32 volume to NTFS, follow these steps: (from http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307881)

Astropoint: /* I have been downloading files to C:\Program Files\DC++\Downloads, yet when I go there, there is no such folder (and I use Windows Vista/7) */

2010-06-07T14:39:32Z

I have been downloading files to C:\Program Files\DC++\Downloads, yet when I go there, there is no such folder (and I use Windows Vista/7)

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	"C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\Program Files\DC++\Downloads" where USERNAME is your user name on the computer.		"C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\Program Files\DC++\Downloads" where USERNAME is your user name on the computer.

			You may not be able to find the AppData folder in your username since it is, by default, hidden. To unhide it (as well as all other hidden files) go to Control Panel -> Folder options, and go to the 'View' tab. Then choose the option for 'Show Hidden Files and Folders', click OK, and go back to your username folder and the AppData folder ought to now be visible.

	Next it would be a really good idea to change the Default Download Directory so that files do not get lost in this way again. To do this, go to File -> Settings -> Downloads, and just choose a new directory for completed files to download to. Don't forget to Share this new folder by adding a new folder in File -> Settings -> Sharing. (Without wishing to go into a particularly long rant about the [Pros and] Cons of Vista, this behaviour does seem a little bit over the top :P)		Next it would be a really good idea to change the Default Download Directory so that files do not get lost in this way again. To do this, go to File -> Settings -> Downloads, and just choose a new directory for completed files to download to. Don't forget to Share this new folder by adding a new folder in File -> Settings -> Sharing. (Without wishing to go into a particularly long rant about the [Pros and] Cons of Vista, this behaviour does seem a little bit over the top :P)

Astropoint: /* I have been downloading files to C:\Program Files\DC++\Downloads, yet when I go there, there is no such folder (and I use Windows Vista) */

2010-06-07T14:36:30Z

I have been downloading files to C:\Program Files\DC++\Downloads, yet when I go there, there is no such folder (and I use Windows Vista)

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	(4) Use a different client. Shakespeer is the generally accepted alternative DC client for Macs. Installation instructions for that and stunnel (required for shakespeer) can get found [http://www.twofo.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Connect#Shakespeer here]		(4) Use a different client. Shakespeer is the generally accepted alternative DC client for Macs. Installation instructions for that and stunnel (required for shakespeer) can get found [http://www.twofo.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Connect#Shakespeer here]

	===I have been downloading files to C:\Program Files\DC++\Downloads, yet when I go there, there is no such folder (and I use Windows Vista)===		===I have been downloading files to C:\Program Files\DC++\Downloads, yet when I go there, there is no such folder (and I use Windows Vista/7)===

	This is caused by Vista not giving the user permission to access the folders within Program Files (for whatever personal reason it has against this). To access and move these files, go to		This is caused by Vista not giving the user permission to access the folders within Program Files (for whatever personal reason it has against this). To access and move these files, go to
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	Next it would be a really good idea to change the Default Download Directory so that files do not get lost in this way again. To do this, go to File -> Settings -> Downloads, and just choose a new directory for completed files to download to. Don't forget to Share this new folder by adding a new folder in File -> Settings -> Sharing. (Without wishing to go into a particularly long rant about the [Pros and] Cons of Vista, this behaviour does seem a little bit over the top :P)		Next it would be a really good idea to change the Default Download Directory so that files do not get lost in this way again. To do this, go to File -> Settings -> Downloads, and just choose a new directory for completed files to download to. Don't forget to Share this new folder by adding a new folder in File -> Settings -> Sharing. (Without wishing to go into a particularly long rant about the [Pros and] Cons of Vista, this behaviour does seem a little bit over the top :P)


	===What should I do if I get a 'Calculated CRC32 does not match the one found in SFV file' error?===		===What should I do if I get a 'Calculated CRC32 does not match the one found in SFV file' error?===

Astropoint: /* Valknut: You are not connected to the hub */

2010-04-29T08:48:53Z

Valknut: You are not connected to the hub

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	There are ~~two~~ ways to get round this problem:		There are various ways to get round this problem:

	(1) On newer versions of valknut you can go to Settings -> Connection Settings -> Adjust Hub Details in Search Results and this should solve the problem.		(1) On newer versions of valknut you can go to Settings -> Connection Settings -> Adjust Hub Details in Search Results and this should solve the problem.

Astropoint: /* Valknut: You are not connected to the hub */

2010-04-28T22:19:46Z

Valknut: You are not connected to the hub

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	There are two ways to get round this problem:		There are two ways to get round this problem:

	(1) ~~Install and configure [http://www.twofo.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Connect#Linux_Users stunnel for linux] or [http://www.twofo.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Connect#Shakespeer stunnel for macs] and connect~~ valknut to ~~localhost:8000 without checking~~ the ~~SSL box~~		(1) On newer versions of valknut you can go to Settings -> Connection Settings -> Adjust Hub Details in Search Results and this should solve the problem.

	(2) ~~Browse~~ the ~~user's filelist and download from there~~		(2) Install and configure [http://www.twofo.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Connect#Linux_Users stunnel for linux] or [http://www.twofo.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Connect#Shakespeer stunnel for macs] and connect valknut to localhost:8000 without checking the SSL box

	(3) Use a different client. Shakespeer is the generally accepted alternative DC client for Macs. Installation instructions for that and stunnel (required for shakespeer) can get found [http://www.twofo.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Connect#Shakespeer here]		(3) Browse the user's filelist and download from there

			(4) Use a different client. Shakespeer is the generally accepted alternative DC client for Macs. Installation instructions for that and stunnel (required for shakespeer) can get found [http://www.twofo.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Connect#Shakespeer here]

	===I have been downloading files to C:\Program Files\DC++\Downloads, yet when I go there, there is no such folder (and I use Windows Vista)===		===I have been downloading files to C:\Program Files\DC++\Downloads, yet when I go there, there is no such folder (and I use Windows Vista)===

Astropoint: /* Valknut: You are not connected to the hub */

2010-04-28T22:07:42Z

Valknut: You are not connected to the hub

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	There are two ways to get round this problem:		There are two ways to get round this problem:

	(1) Install and configure [http://www.twofo.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Connect#Linux_Users stunnel] and connect valknut to localhost:8000 without checking the SSL box		(1) Install and configure [http://www.twofo.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Connect#Linux_Users stunnel for linux] or [http://www.twofo.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Connect#Shakespeer stunnel for macs] and connect valknut to localhost:8000 without checking the SSL box

	(2) Browse the user's filelist and download from there		(2) Browse the user's filelist and download from there

	(3) Use a different client. Shakespeer for Macs ~~or LinuxDCPP for linux users~~. ~~Either will need~~ stunnel ~~setting up though~~.		(3) Use a different client. Shakespeer is the generally accepted alternative DC client for Macs. Installation instructions for that and stunnel (required for shakespeer) can get found [http://www.twofo.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Connect#Shakespeer here]

	===I have been downloading files to C:\Program Files\DC++\Downloads, yet when I go there, there is no such folder (and I use Windows Vista)===		===I have been downloading files to C:\Program Files\DC++\Downloads, yet when I go there, there is no such folder (and I use Windows Vista)===