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  • paul hick
    Top Poster +
    • Oct 2009
    • 216

    #1

    news group help please

    have got altbinz downloaded,and have put the virgin media address into the server list,but everytime i try to connect i just get a scrolling message saying unable to connect.so heres the problem folks-what have i done wrong? could really do with an idiots step by step guide.
  • kianniamh
    Top Poster
    • Mar 2010
    • 182

    #2
    If its anything like newsleecher, you input the server address to which you subscribe to e.g. astraweb. You pay for the GB you download.

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    • paul hick
      Top Poster +
      • Oct 2009
      • 216

      #3
      i thought virgin media newsgroup was free.hang on a minute-do i need to subscribe to them first?

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      • Bulld0g
        V.I.P. Member
        • Apr 2008
        • 7158

        #4
        in the server address enter news.virginmedia.com make sure port 119 is selected and you should be good to go

        THE TRUTH
        The Hillsborough Independent Panel. 12/09/12

        Today's report is black and white.The Liverpool fans were not the cause of the disaster.
        The panel has quite simply found 'no evidence' in support of allegations of 'exceptional levels of drunkenness, ticketlessness or violence among Liverpool fans' and 'no evidence that fans had conspired to arrive late at the stadium' and 'no evidence that they stole from the dead and dying'.

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        • dasteph
          V.I.P. Member
          • Nov 2008
          • 1293

          #5
          Originally posted by paul hick
          i thought virgin media newsgroup was free.hang on a minute-do i need to subscribe to them first?
          if you are a virgin media customer according to the web site on setting up newsgroups its free.
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          • paul hick
            Top Poster +
            • Oct 2009
            • 216

            #6
            have done that and it now connects,have selected one of the little search names and when it comes to search for what i want it comes up parsail fail (or words to that effect.)and nothing happens at all if i use any of the other little search buttons.

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            • cgscott
              V.I.P. Member
              • Jul 2008
              • 3513

              #7
              You need to download nzb's from other sites. Its exactly the same as torrents. Use sites to search for what you need. Also you only get 7 days retention with VM.
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              Patience is a virtue.

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              • Bulld0g
                V.I.P. Member
                • Apr 2008
                • 7158

                #8
                If your new to newsgroups you may be better off using this as your newsreader, it's simple to use Download NZB-O-Matic 0.43 Free - It is an easy to use, free, multi-server usenet download program based on NZB files - Softpedia and use this t search for the nzb you want Binsearch -- Usenet search engine
                you may also need to use quiickpar to repair any missing rar files QuickPar for Windows for more info and help on using newsgroups have a look herehttp://www.slyck.com/Newsgroups_Guide

                THE TRUTH
                The Hillsborough Independent Panel. 12/09/12

                Today's report is black and white.The Liverpool fans were not the cause of the disaster.
                The panel has quite simply found 'no evidence' in support of allegations of 'exceptional levels of drunkenness, ticketlessness or violence among Liverpool fans' and 'no evidence that fans had conspired to arrive late at the stadium' and 'no evidence that they stole from the dead and dying'.

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                • paul hick
                  Top Poster +
                  • Oct 2009
                  • 216

                  #9
                  got it sorted now folks,couldnt get my head around the fact that i was just downloading an adress and had to put this downloaded file into the search bar on altbinz,got something downloading now so will see what happens.

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