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Acquisition Won't Connect Anymore
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had same problem, just fixed today
I was having the same problem with the newest v. of Acquisition (209), purchased and activated. No connection: the little red circle with the white bar through it would display and I would never connect.
I have a brand new Macbook, and already had the latest v. of MacOSX (10.5.5). I read a few posts on this forum this afternoon, and then noticed that I hadn't installed the latest Java 10.5 (Update 2).
As soon as that Java update was complete, Acquisition connected. I did this a few hours ago, now, so don't remember whether I also shut down Acquisition and restarted it, but I don't think so. Suddenly, the green circle was there, indicating a connection, and search/downloads resumed as normal.
I was having the same problem with the newest v. of Acquisition (209), purchased and activated. No connection: the little red circle with the white bar through it would display and I would never connect.
I have a brand new Macbook, and already had the latest v. of MacOSX (10.5.5). I read a few posts on this forum this afternoon, and then noticed that I hadn't installed the latest Java 10.5 (Update 2).
As soon as that Java update was complete, Acquisition connected. I did this a few hours ago, now, so don't remember whether I also shut down Acquisition and restarted it, but I don't think so. Suddenly, the green circle was there, indicating a connection, and search/downloads resumed as normal.
problem fixed, problem back
well, whatever worked two days ago ain't workin' now, folks. Now the little red circle with the white bar through it won't go away, and Acquisition is just telling me: 'Connecting...' indefinitely. I guess it wasn't the Java update. Something is wrong, and I don't know what it is. I wonder why it worked two days ago?
well, whatever worked two days ago ain't workin' now, folks. Now the little red circle with the white bar through it won't go away, and Acquisition is just telling me: 'Connecting...' indefinitely. I guess it wasn't the Java update. Something is wrong, and I don't know what it is. I wonder why it worked two days ago?
yes still not working. Hasnt worked for me since 10.5. i think it the new firewall or the os is closing the ports that it needs to connect. -s
Acquisition
HEY GUYS NEWBY HERE. I've got the same problem as all of u with complaints. Just "F" Acquisition any one still have the old version of Aquisition cuz that was working fine for me until I updated it. But need the old version back if anyone has a copy, please send it to me: kayowen7@gmail.com
Thanks
HEY GUYS NEWBY HERE. I've got the same problem as all of u with complaints. Just "F" Acquisition any one still have the old version of Aquisition cuz that was working fine for me until I updated it. But need the old version back if anyone has a copy, please send it to me: kayowen7@gmail.com
Thanks
Finally something...
I reinstalled the most recent version, and for yucks chose "yes" when prompted "Install Gnutella components?" There was still a long "Connecting..." wait, but for the first time in ever for this version, Acquisition now does connect for me.
Not sure if that was what triggered it, or any of the recent Java updates, FWIW.
I reinstalled the most recent version, and for yucks chose "yes" when prompted "Install Gnutella components?" There was still a long "Connecting..." wait, but for the first time in ever for this version, Acquisition now does connect for me.
Not sure if that was what triggered it, or any of the recent Java updates, FWIW.
same problem as all of you
Hi all -
I've read through this entire thread and tried everything, and I still can't connect. I used to be able to using this same configuration, I don't know what changed.
I'm on a Macbook Pro running 10.5.5. I have build 209 installed.
If anyone has any new solutions that have worked, please share!!
Mine hasn't worked in months, except for one happy day!
Hi all -
I've read through this entire thread and tried everything, and I still can't connect. I used to be able to using this same configuration, I don't know what changed.
I'm on a Macbook Pro running 10.5.5. I have build 209 installed.
If anyone has any new solutions that have worked, please share!!
Mine hasn't worked in months, except for one happy day!
Can't believe it!
I had the firewall set to "allow incoming connections" just for Acquisition. But when I just set it to "Allow ALL Incoming Connections" - as you suggested - it connects. Thanks! I was so shocked to see that green "connected" button, I almost fainted.
I had the firewall set to "allow incoming connections" just for Acquisition. But when I just set it to "Allow ALL Incoming Connections" - as you suggested - it connects. Thanks! I was so shocked to see that green "connected" button, I almost fainted.
Same problem - Solved
I been having the same problem for some time. Yesterday i re-enabled sharing (i had turned it off for a disk cleanup and forgot to put it back on) and under security settings, i added the Acquisitions website to my allowed list.
It now works fine. not sure which fixed it but both are slightly suspicious. Shouldn't need sharing enabled to connect and shouldn't need to allow connections directly from Acquisitions. I Would be interested to know if this works for anyone else?
BTW i had this problem with both versions so I am not sure the upgrade is related???
I been having the same problem for some time. Yesterday i re-enabled sharing (i had turned it off for a disk cleanup and forgot to put it back on) and under security settings, i added the Acquisitions website to my allowed list.
It now works fine. not sure which fixed it but both are slightly suspicious. Shouldn't need sharing enabled to connect and shouldn't need to allow connections directly from Acquisitions. I Would be interested to know if this works for anyone else?
BTW i had this problem with both versions so I am not sure the upgrade is related???
If the solution leans to the unreasonable, try that. . .
This has happened to yet another of us, me. COULD this Acquisition programmer just be a little smarter and a little more practical than most, to the point that he has written-in an algorithm that acts as a shutdown alarm clock, for a time, after "X" hours, OR "X" gigs of "shared files" have passed through to the host computer harddisk that becomes active once again at a some future moment in time, mysteriously? Well, probably not.
And let me be clear I am not entirely sure that I'm a buyer here, but with so many people experiencing the same eXact symptom's, NONE plus everyone describes the same eXact failure, "unable to retrieve ANY information despite being connected, then there appears to be NO CURE whatsoever, except that suddenly, mysteriously it begins running again like an '84 diesel Peugot OR a fat girl. Yeah, well I don't think so this really turning out to be just truly weird!
This has happened to yet another of us, me. COULD this Acquisition programmer just be a little smarter and a little more practical than most, to the point that he has written-in an algorithm that acts as a shutdown alarm clock, for a time, after "X" hours, OR "X" gigs of "shared files" have passed through to the host computer harddisk that becomes active once again at a some future moment in time, mysteriously? Well, probably not.
And let me be clear I am not entirely sure that I'm a buyer here, but with so many people experiencing the same eXact symptom's, NONE plus everyone describes the same eXact failure, "unable to retrieve ANY information despite being connected, then there appears to be NO CURE whatsoever, except that suddenly, mysteriously it begins running again like an '84 diesel Peugot OR a fat girl
. Yeah, well I don't think so this really turning out to be just truly weird!It began with 2.0whatever, And continued w/ 2.1
Anybody been able to duplicate that bit, where the problem existed under the older version, then continued on after download of the newest edition? Wouldn't that be the American Way in 2009 if OUR guy the programmer turned out to be a mega-prankster, and he got everyone signed for Acquisition 2.1, then it turned out to be that there is no 2.1 . . . Or, I guess it could also be called the Republican Road to Wealth AND Larceny?
Anybody been able to duplicate that bit, where the problem existed under the older version, then continued on after download of the newest edition? Wouldn't that be the American Way in 2009 if OUR guy the programmer turned out to be a mega-prankster, and he got everyone signed for Acquisition 2.1, then it turned out to be that there is no 2.1 . . . Or, I guess it could also be called the Republican Road to Wealth AND Larceny?
OS 10.5.8 fix
Apologies if this has previously been posted.
I have just managed to get Acquisition to connect. I have 2 Macs, 1 would connect and one wouldn't so I knew the issue was machine based rather than router.
Fix:
Apple Menu
System Preferences
Personal > Security
Firewall Tab
Set access for specific services and applications radio button checked
In the list of applications find "java"
The setting for java that has allowed Acquisition to connect for me is "allow incoming connections"
If your setting states "block incoming connections" this can be amended by clicking on this setting (effectively the words) and the other option appears, can be selected and set.
I then opened Acquisition and it connected. I have backtracked on this to test it to make sure that this is actually what has affected the change for me and sure enough if I alter the setting back, Acquisition won't connect.
If this has previously been posted, many apologies and best of luck.
Apologies if this has previously been posted.
I have just managed to get Acquisition to connect. I have 2 Macs, 1 would connect and one wouldn't so I knew the issue was machine based rather than router.
Fix:
Apple Menu
System Preferences
Personal > Security
Firewall Tab
Set access for specific services and applications radio button checked
In the list of applications find "java"
The setting for java that has allowed Acquisition to connect for me is "allow incoming connections"
If your setting states "block incoming connections" this can be amended by clicking on this setting (effectively the words) and the other option appears, can be selected and set.
I then opened Acquisition and it connected. I have backtracked on this to test it to make sure that this is actually what has affected the change for me and sure enough if I alter the setting back, Acquisition won't connect.
If this has previously been posted, many apologies and best of luck.
java ?
Java isn't in my list of applications?
I did get a pop up window that asked "do you want java to accept incoming connections?"
I clicked allow, then got the same pop up 3 more times. clicked allow on all of them.
Still no connection.
weird.
I'm a lifetime subscriber to acquisition but I just cant get it to work.
Too bad.
Java isn't in my list of applications?
I did get a pop up window that asked "do you want java to accept incoming connections?"
I clicked allow, then got the same pop up 3 more times. clicked allow on all of them.
Still no connection.
weird.
I'm a lifetime subscriber to acquisition but I just cant get it to work.
Too bad.
my mac wont open any files i download from Acquisition,
it tries to use archive utility, and says theres an error, can anyone help me?
it tries to use archive utility, and says theres an error, can anyone help me?
Acquisition connecting problem
Acquisition 123.3 I was using crack. Connect, but I was having problems. Torrent files would only let me download. I discovered yesterday listen. 130.7 and 2.1 versions to install and uninstall the old version at a time after he started working .. I can now download both files and Torrent P2P ...
Acquisition 123.3 I was using crack. Connect, but I was having problems. Torrent files would only let me download. I discovered yesterday listen. 130.7 and 2.1 versions to install and uninstall the old version at a time after he started working .. I can now download both files and Torrent P2P ...
Me ****ing Too
Yet another person thats having some what the same issue as everyone else...
I bought the license 2 years ago perfect til today. **** just stopped showing files out of nowhere. it connects but does not show any results. Honestly after hearing the stories of the douche i say we boycott his software and all download it free through iSerial Killer. Now im not for doing anything illegal but...
"If not written down, the rules of engagement are defined by the actions of the aggressor."
Yet another person thats having some what the same issue as everyone else...
I bought the license 2 years ago perfect til today. **** just stopped showing files out of nowhere. it connects but does not show any results. Honestly after hearing the stories of the douche i say we boycott his software and all download it free through iSerial Killer. Now im not for doing anything illegal but...
"If not written down, the rules of engagement are defined by the actions of the aggressor."
me too
my Aquisition no workie. :-(
i'm using the newest 2.1, which i paid for... so this sucks. any updates? i'm no computer genius, so i dont know how to go troubleshooting around in an attempt to fix this.
my Aquisition no workie. :-(
i'm using the newest 2.1, which i paid for... so this sucks. any updates? i'm no computer genius, so i dont know how to go troubleshooting around in an attempt to fix this.
i am having the same problem ... i have read and tried everything in this thread and i am sorry for bringing an old thread up but it is really frustrating because i paid 40 $ for this and now im on week 2 of it not working.
Hi Stormalong, no, this isn't a security breach (and if it was, it'd be the lamest, most innocuous breach in history!
). The only way David's name could get into your Buddy List is if you put it there. Perhaps you did this without knowing it, perhaps you connected with him via Google Chat or gmail? Who knows.But there's no way David Watanabe could have added himself to your Buddy list. (nor would he have any desire to do so).
Simply delete him from your Buddy List if you don't want him there.
cheers,
matthk
-- Won't connect
I am having the same problem you guys are having too. I am going on week 2 of it not connecting and im starting to get very bothered and annoyed with this. is there any solution??
im glad i am not the only one going thru this tho... maybe we can all find a way to solve this problem.
I am having the same problem you guys are having too. I am going on week 2 of it not connecting and im starting to get very bothered and annoyed with this. is there any solution??
im glad i am not the only one going thru this tho... maybe we can all find a way to solve this problem.