Trouble logging into chat

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11-03-2008, 01:26 AM
ChrisL

Trouble logging into chat

When I click on the "Chat" link, it always fails for me; I never get in. What am I doing wrong?

Thanks

Chris L
11-03-2008, 01:32 AM
Quick

don't know if it has anything to do with your problem, but when I click on chat I get a popup that says "Several Java virtual machines running in the same process caused an error". Then if I proceed it says I need Java 1.4. I suppose the second error is just collateral from the first.
11-03-2008, 02:00 AM
gssixgun

Try coming in the back door with this link Chris just type in yer screen name and connect

Freenode Java applet IRC portal
11-03-2008, 02:29 AM
Bruce

I've given up on chat for the same reason that Chris experienced. When I queried a Mod about it, I got no answer.
11-03-2008, 02:34 AM
Jimbo

Do you guys have firewalls enabled? I cannot get into the IRC chat at work because of the University firewall.

I also could not get into the chat at home because of my firewall settings - I had to change them from "High" to "moderate" and then things worked.

James.
11-04-2008, 08:31 PM
dwessell

All of those are good suggestions.

Quick.. It sounds like you have Java issues. reinstalling or upgrading Java should fix that. You can also download any IRC client (Chatzilla, MIRC). I'm sure some other favorites will be posted here. Anyone can PM me if they need any direct troubleshooting.

Thanks
David
11-04-2008, 08:41 PM
Quick

Quote:

Originally Posted by dwessell

Quick.. It sounds like you have Java issues. reinstalling or upgrading Java should fix that.

That did the trick. Reinstalled the latest Java and everything works fine now. Thanks.
12-03-2008, 02:02 PM
Milton Man

Well, I got "no connection: null" all last night in the IRC Chat - tried upgrading java, and still nothing - I wasn't behind a firewall, so I have no idea what I was doing wrong :shrug:

I was so frustrated, I even read the Help file!:eek:

Mark
12-03-2008, 02:22 PM
dwessell

Hmmm... try and IRC client like MIRC, X-Chat or CloneZilla (If you use Mozilla)? Any of those acceptable?

Thanks
David
12-03-2008, 02:28 PM
Chimensch

Quote:

Originally Posted by Milton Man

Well, I got "no connection: null" all last night in the IRC Chat - tried upgrading java, and still nothing - I wasn't behind a firewall, so I have no idea what I was doing wrong :shrug:

I was so frustrated, I even read the Help file!:eek:

Mark

I had that problem and solved it but I lost the solution in a computer crash. Basically, my problem was that the chat software was using a channel that my PC (an Acer laptop) had reserved. You have to configure the chat software to use a different channel that is open. You have to find it by trial and error.

I wish I could be more specific but I don't remember all the details.
12-03-2008, 02:40 PM
Milton Man

Thanks guys - I'll give it a try as soon as I can get a free moment to see if I can get in and I'll report back.

Mark
12-03-2008, 06:21 PM
Jimbo

You can try Mibbit as a temporary thing. I use it at work where they have blocked the irc ports. Just choose "freenode" from the IRC drop down menu, type your nickname in the "nick" box (can be whatever you want within reason), and type #srp into the "channel" box. Click "go" and you should be good.

James.
12-03-2008, 08:30 PM
Quick

It seems I have both the problems above, periodically. I usually end up closing all the IE (tabbed) windows I have open, go to the Java website and do the check which tells me I have the latest Java version installed, close browser, open browser, SRP and chat works... Usually for days. No idea which one of those steps clears the problem.