[redsniper]

So I'm still trying to download Cowboy Bebop. I didn't think bittorrent would be a viable option since my satellite ISP discourages any kind of significant uploading. After trying a variety of filesharing programs and being disappointed, I went back to using bittorrent along with NetLimiter to keep it from uploading quickly. I let BT upload for a while, until the download speeds were high and then turned on netlimiter. The upload went down to 1 kB/s while the download remained high. This worked for a while, but the download is now at 20% and it won't download OR upload anymore. I haven't changed any internet or firewall settings. I have the latest version of Azureus (BT client) and the Java platform it uses. I'm not running Netlimiter right now. So, an exasperated "wtf?"

[MatthewPapa]

Check your azureus connection settings under Tools > Options > Connection Settings

and also, how long has this been going on? It could be that just the tracker is temporarily down so your comp cant connect to get a client list.

[redsniper]

The tracker is fine and... whoa... well, the tracker just now became not fine. A timeout error. I've been getting timeouts all day in Firefox as well. I'm now almost definitely sure these are symptoms of a bigger problem. It's not spyware since I just did a scan today. I'll try and figure out what's going on. Any thoughts and suggestions are welcome.
EDIT: the tracker's okay again but I'm still really suspicious. I'll post a hijackthis report.

[redsniper]

Just in case:

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 8:53:22 PM, on 3/31/2005
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\Ati2evxx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Sygate\SPF\smc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe
C:\Program Files\APC\APC PowerChute Personal Edition\mainserv.exe
C:\Program Files\Gilat\GSU\GSU.exe
C:\Program Files\Gilat\IBQoS\ibqossvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\navapsvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Stardock\SDMCP.exe
C:\Program Files\WindowBlinds\wbload.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\ASUS\Probe\AsusProb.exe
C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\kmw_run.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\sstray.exe
C:\Program Files\Roxio\Easy CD Creator 6\AudioCentral\RxMon.exe
C:\Program Files\Roxio\Easy CD Creator 6\DragToDisc\DrgToDsc.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
C:\Program Files\Google\Gmail Notifier\gnotify.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\KMW_SHOW.EXE
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Hardware\Keyboard\type32.exe
C:\Program Files\StarBand\Mission Control\TaskBarClient.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe
C:\Program Files\Roxio\Easy CD Creator 6\AudioCentral\Playlist.exe
C:\Program Files\Flash Networks\NettGain2000\Bst\Srvany.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\MsPMSPSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Flash Networks\NettGain2000\Bst\WgwMngr.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\Security Center\SymWSC.exe
C:\Program Files\Gilat\NetAgent.exe
C:\Program Files\APC\APC PowerChute Personal Edition\apcsystray.exe
C:\Program Files\S4F\filter7.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\StarBand\MISSIO~1\evrep.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\S4F\filter7.exe
C:\Azureus\Azureus.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_02\bin\javaw.exe
C:\Program Files\eDonkey2000\edonkey2000.exe
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
C:\Games\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://search.starband.net
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.cnn.com/
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://register.starband.net
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Window Title = Microsoft Internet Explorer provided by StarBand
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyServer = http=127.0.0.1:9877
O2 - BHO: NAV Helper - {BDF3E430-B101-42AD-A544-FADC6B084872} - C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\NavShExt.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Norton AntiVirus - {42CDD1BF-3FFB-4238-8AD1-7859DF00B1D6} - C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\NavShExt.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ASUS Probe] C:\Program Files\ASUS\Probe\AsusProb.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ATIPTA] C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [BootSkin Startup Jobs] "C:\Program Files\BootSkin\BootSkin.exe" /StartupJobs
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [kmw_run.exe] kmw_run.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nForce Tray Options] sstray.exe /r
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RoxioAudioCentral] "C:\Program Files\Roxio\Easy CD Creator 6\AudioCentral\RxMon.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RoxioDragToDisc] "C:\Program Files\Roxio\Easy CD Creator 6\DragToDisc\DrgToDsc.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RoxioEngineUtility] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Roxio Shared\System\EngUtil.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe"  -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [{0228e555-4f9c-4e35-a3ec-b109a192b4c2}] C:\Program Files\Google\Gmail Notifier\gnotify.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IntelliType] "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Hardware\Keyboard\type32.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HsuGuiControl] C:\Program Files\StarBand\\Mission Control\HsuGui\HsuGuiControl.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NettGain2000 Verifier] C:\Program Files\Flash Networks\NettGain2000\Bst\NettGain2000 Verifier.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TaskBarClient] C:\Program Files\StarBand\\Mission Control\TaskBarClient.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ccApp] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ccRegVfy] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccRegVfy.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SmcService] C:\PROGRA~1\Sygate\SPF\smc.exe -startgui
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Symantec NetDriver Monitor] C:\PROGRA~1\SYMNET~1\SNDMon.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_02\bin\jusched.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [NettGain2000] C:\Program Files\Flash Networks\NettGain2000\Bst\WgwMngr.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Steam] "c:\valve\steam\steam.exe" -silent
O4 - Global Startup: APC UPS Status.lnk = C:\Program Files\APC\APC PowerChute Personal Edition\Display.exe
O4 - Global Startup: InterVideo WinCinema Manager.lnk = C:\Program Files\InterVideo\Common\Bin\WinCinemaMgr.exe
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_02\bin\npjpi150_02.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_02\bin\npjpi150_02.dll
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O14 - IERESET.INF: START_PAGE_URL=http://register.starband.net
O16 - DPF: {0E5F0222-96B9-11D3-8997-00104BD12D94} (PCPitstop Utility) - http://www.pcpitstop.com/pcpitstop/PCPitStop.CAB
O16 - DPF: {39B0684F-D7BF-4743-B050-FDC3F48F7E3B} (FilePlanet Download Control Class) - http://www.fileplanet.com/fpdlmgr/cabs/FPDC_1_0_0_41.cab
O16 - DPF: {56336BCB-3D8A-11D6-A00B-0050DA18DE71} (RdxIE Class) - http://software-dl.real.com/223d867d8571f12f2f04/netzip/RdxIE601.cab
O16 - DPF: {62475759-9E84-458E-A1AB-5D2C442ADFDE} - http://a1540.g.akamai.net/7/1540/52/20040427/qtinstall.info.apple.com/saba/us/win/QuickTimeInstaller.exe
O16 - DPF: {D1E7CBDA-E60E-4970-A01C-37301EF7BF98} (Measurement Service Client v.3.4) - http://ccon.futuremark.com/global/msc34.cab
O16 - DPF: {F54C1137-5E34-4B95-95A5-BA56D4D8D743} (Secure Delivery) - http://www.gamespot.com/KDX/kdx.cab
O20 - Winlogon Notify: MCPClient - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Stardock\mcpstub.dll
O20 - Winlogon Notify: WB - C:\PROGRA~1\WI559D~1\fastload.dll
O23 - Service: APC UPS Service - American Power Conversion Corporation - C:\Program Files\APC\APC PowerChute Personal Edition\mainserv.exe
O23 - Service: Ati HotKey Poller - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\System32\Ati2evxx.exe
O23 - Service: ATI Smart - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ati2sgag.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Event Manager (ccEvtMgr) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Password Validation Service (ccPwdSvc) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccPwdSvc.exe
O23 - Service: Gilat Quality Measurement Service (Gilat QMS) - Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. - C:\Program Files\Gilat\QMS\QMS.exe
O23 - Service: Gilat host software update service (GilatHSU) - Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. - C:\Program Files\Gilat\GSU\GSU.exe
O23 - Service: Gilat Network Agent Service (GilatNetAgent) - Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. - C:\Program Files\Gilat\NetAgent.exe
O23 - Service: Gilat IBQoS Agent (ibqossvc) - Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. - C:\Program Files\Gilat\IBQoS\ibqossvc.exe
O23 - Service: Norton AntiVirus Auto Protect Service (navapsvc) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\navapsvc.exe
O23 - Service: RPAService - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\GILAT\Internet Page Accelerator\RPAService.exe
O23 - Service: ScriptBlocking Service (SBService) - Symantec Corporation - C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\SYMANT~1\SCRIPT~1\SBServ.exe
O23 - Service: Sygate Personal Firewall (SmcService) - Sygate Technologies, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Sygate\SPF\smc.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Network Drivers Service (SNDSrvc) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\SNDSrvc.exe
O23 - Service: SymWMI Service (SymWSC) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\Security Center\SymWSC.exe
O23 - Service: WgwService - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Flash Networks\NettGain2000\Bst\Srvany.exe

[Scuddie]

I don't know what's going on with your browser, but I will give you my conclusion.  What I am about to tell you may shock you, but I think for the benefit of your own time, you should listen to what I have to say.

Bit torrent sucks.  Yes, I said it, it sucks.  The wave of the torrent system overwhelmed us all, and provided us with some great things.  However, the waters receeded and we are left with a post-tsunami disaster.  There are some pools of goods left, but they quickly dry out.  To put it simply, the Bit Torrent rave has come and gone.  It is time to look elsewhere.

That elsewhere is none other than the largest pool of data in existance, and it is very well untapped.  Yes, I am speaking of usenet.  This is where the real stuff happens.  You can find almost anything you want here, even rarities.  For example, FS2 is quite common in some groups.

This is the place I always downloaded animes.  I downloaded entire series in a matter of hours.  I got so many Naruto episodes, it's pathetic.  I got gigs upon gigs of stuff, all until it was licensed in the US.  CURSE YOU COPYRIGHT LAW!!  Anyway, if you want to find anything, if it isn't there, it isn't anywhere.

I suggest using Giganews.  It's quite pricy at $25/month for unlimited traffic, but it has 50 days retention.  50 DAYS!!  I also reccommend Agent.  I dont remember how much it costs (I dont use it), but it is well worth it.  Anyway, good luck.

[redsniper]

right, but this time BT was performing admirably. I've downloaded five seasons of x-files with it before, no problem. It just farked up all of a sudden at the same time as my browser and I don't know why. and it's worrying me.
EDIT: plus newsgroups cost money. I'm still just a high school student and right now I have about $80 to my name, most of which will end up spent on gas.

[redsniper]

I know it be April Fool's and all, but still
shiver me timbers:arr:

[redsniper]

post-an0n bump
the browser timeouts seem to be less frequent, but they still happen and BT is still slow.

[Taristin]

They censored ****, so ai****eyukou, in my sig, has stars in it... *sigh*

[Blitzerland]

Edit: Meh?! Timewarp. Can't I even properly laugh at Raa? Why must this appear before his actual message? I swear, this has got to be karma, or something.

[redsniper]

[Kosh]

If BT and firefox are both having problems (and started having them at the same time), then we must look at what they both use: your internet connection.

[redsniper]

Firefox is doing pretty good now. It still times out occasionaly but not nearly as much as it was. I think my internet connection is okay because it handles normal downloads just fine. and again: BT was working fine a few days ago and I didn't adjust any settings or options.

[Swamp_Thing]

Most probably your ISP found out about it and reduced your bandwith, wich is causing timeouts.
Throtle back your downloads, so you can have suficcient bandwith for the client/server traffic. Oh, and dump BT. The eDonkey network has always been the best and most reliable.
You can even find FS1 in it. And FS2, obviouslly.

[redsniper]

edonkey is so sloooooow... I don't wanna wait until Duke Nukem forever comes out for my downloads to finish.

[WMCoolmon]

it has 50 days retention

Eh?

[karajorma]

Originally posted by WMCoolmon
Eh?

Usenet is one of the fastest ways to get hold of a file but files don't remain up for long. On your own ISP's servers you generally have about 3-4 days to get hold of anything that gets posted.

That said I've downloaded 1-2 gigabyte files in only a few hours and you don't have to worry about needing the file to be well seeded. If the post is complete and your ISP is reliable then you'll have no trouble getting the file.

[redsniper]

Well, on my mom's computer, which is networked with this one to share the internet connection, Firefox doesn't time out. So there's something specific to this computer that's messing stuff up. Oh and my mom probably wouldn't condone me illegaly downloading anime to her computer so using her comp instead of mine isn't an option.