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Security Filter

2011-08-14T04:00:24Z

Cyko 01: /* Example: All-In-One AntiSpam Filter Installation */ updated to latest version of AIOASF

''For help with viruses, see [[AvoidingMalware]].''
{{Languages}}
{{UpdatedPage|2010-09-21|2.4.1.0+|Plz note that all features on this page are also available on any later version of Shareaza, however there have been issues with the RegEX filters on some versions, so you might be experiencing bugs if you do not upgrade to the latest version.}}

== Shareaza's Security Features ==

Shareaza combines many filtering techniques to ensure that you get the best search results possible. You can add, remove, and edit these filters using shareaza's built-in [[Security window|Security Management window]] by pressing [F7] or using the menu item ''View > Advanced > Security''. For help using the security management window see the [[Manual.SecurityWindow|Security]] section of the [[Manual|Shareaza Manual]].

=== '''IP Blocking''' ===

If you just want to quickly ban someone then you can right click on the user and select "ban" from the context menu that appears. This will place a temporary ban on that user's IP address and any traffic from that user in the near future will be blocked. Shareaza also allows you to ban a range of addresses by combining the user's IP address with a corresponding netmask. For example if you wanted to block all addresses starting with 123.456.789.* then you would create the IP filter 123.456.789.0 and use the subnet mask 255.255.255.0. For more information on how netmasks work see the {{w|Subnetwork|Subnets}} article on Wikipedia.

=== '''Content Filtering''' ===

Shareaza also allows you to block certain search terms from your searches. For example, if you wanted to filter out all search results pertaining to imesh you could add the content filter "imesh" to hide results containing the word imesh. Shareaza also allows the use of regular expressions such as "*", "$", "?", or "[]". See [[AdvancedFiltering]] for more expressions and examples.

=== '''Hash Filtering''' ===

Many spammers will take one file and change its name to fit every search query they receive. For these results the most effective method of filtering is to block the file according to it's hash value. A content filter blocking the results with that hash can be created using the following format:
urn:sha1:FILEHASHFILEHASHFILEHASHFILEHASH

== Information ==

Security Filters are precompiled databases of users who place fake, virus infected or otherwise low quality files on the network. They ban these users from ever communicating with your client. They also blocks fake and unwanted search results from appearing.

There are lots of different filters available, all of which have their different aims and good/bad points. If you go to the {{Shareaza Forums}} you can view them all and choose the ones you want.

=== '''All-In-One AntiSpam Filter''' ===
Some forum members have created an {{Shareaza Forums|All-In-One AntiSpam Filter|2 = viewtopic.php?f=2&t=10}}, which is currently the mostly used filter around the Shareaza community. It is updated in regular intervals.

* By default this blocklist filters all ".wm", ".wma", ".wmv", ".mov", ".vbs", ".url", ".htm", and ".html" files as well as bad IP addresses, bad terms(as "shareazav4", "shareazav5", etc.), and bad hashes.
* You need to be using Shareaza 2.4.0.0 or later in order to take full advantage of this filter so it is highly recommended that you upgrade to v2.4.0.0 or any later version.

== Example: All-In-One AntiSpam Filter Installation ==
This demonstrates how to import a security filter into Shareaza using the All-In-One AntiSpam filter as an example. Note that it is not necessary to clear all security rules before importing new ones, however it is strongly advised to do so in the case of the All-In-One filter, as an increasing number of security rues tends to slow down Shareaza considerably.

# Download the security filter with Shareaza using [[Image:Magnet_new.gif]] [http://sure-raza.com/magnet:?xt=urn:bitprint:DL62QKAZKMRYX4H2F4MSX7KVRZ3DV64T.6YP3J5IYBKH4NCNIGBEBNFYAJELXUZMBPD3UXEA&xt=urn:ed2khash:71dcfd922dea5be449f06aa5340f468f&xl=26825&dn=All-In-One%20AntiSpam%20Filter%20%5BAug-14-2011%5D%20%7BBy%20Cyko%7D.xml&xs=cache.freebase.be/DL62QKAZKMRYX4H2F4MSX7KVRZ3DV64T this magnet link]. (Help: [[Magnet link]]s)
# Click the "Security Filters" link under "Customize Shareaza" on the home tab (or press the [F7] key on your keyboard) to open the [[Security window]].
# Delete any existing filters:
## Select the first item in the list.
## Scroll to the end of the list using your mouse (keep the first item selected).
## Hold down the [Shift] key and select the last item on the list. All items should now be highlighted.
## Click the "Remove Rule" button on the toolbar (or hit the [del] key on your keyboard) and click "yes" when prompted if you want to remove all selected security rules.
# Click the "Import List" button on the toolbar (or right-click anywhere inside the white area and select "import..." from the context menu).
# Browse to your Shareaza download folder and select the file you just downloaded using the [[Magnet link]] above.

== See also ==
* [[AdvancedFiltering]]
* [[Security window]]

[[Category:Magnet Links]]

Security Filter

2011-04-29T21:58:44Z

Cyko 01: /* Example: All-In-One AntiSpam Filter Installation */ updated security filter link to latest version

''For help with viruses, see [[AvoidingMalware]].''
{{Languages}}
{{UpdatedPage|2010-09-21|2.4.1.0+|Plz note that all features on this page are also available on any later version of Shareaza, however there have been issues with the RegEX filters on some versions, so you might be experiencing bugs if you do not upgrade to the latest version.}}

== Shareaza's Security Features ==

Shareaza combines many filtering techniques to ensure that you get the best search results possible. You can add, remove, and edit these filters using shareaza's built-in [[Security window|Security Management window]] by pressing [F7] or using the menu item ''View > Advanced > Security''. For help using the security management window see the [[Manual.SecurityWindow|Security]] section of the [[Manual|Shareaza Manual]].

=== '''IP Blocking''' ===

If you just want to quickly ban someone then you can right click on the user and select "ban" from the context menu that appears. This will place a temporary ban on that user's IP address and any traffic from that user in the near future will be blocked. Shareaza also allows you to ban a range of addresses by combining the user's IP address with a corresponding netmask. For example if you wanted to block all addresses starting with 123.456.789.* then you would create the IP filter 123.456.789.0 and use the subnet mask 255.255.255.0. For more information on how netmasks work see the {{w|Subnetwork|Subnets}} article on Wikipedia.

=== '''Content Filtering''' ===

Shareaza also allows you to block certain search terms from your searches. For example, if you wanted to filter out all search results pertaining to imesh you could add the content filter "imesh" to hide results containing the word imesh. Shareaza also allows the use of regular expressions such as "*", "$", "?", or "[]". See [[AdvancedFiltering]] for more expressions and examples.

=== '''Hash Filtering''' ===

Many spammers will take one file and change its name to fit every search query they receive. For these results the most effective method of filtering is to block the file according to it's hash value. A content filter blocking the results with that hash can be created using the following format:
urn:sha1:FILEHASHFILEHASHFILEHASHFILEHASH

== Information ==

Security Filters are precompiled databases of users who place fake, virus infected or otherwise low quality files on the network. They ban these users from ever communicating with your client. They also blocks fake and unwanted search results from appearing.

There are lots of different filters available, all of which have their different aims and good/bad points. If you go to the {{Shareaza Forums}} you can view them all and choose the ones you want.

=== '''All-In-One AntiSpam Filter''' ===
Some forum members have created an {{Shareaza Forums|All-In-One AntiSpam Filter|2 = viewtopic.php?f=2&t=10}}, which is currently the mostly used filter around the Shareaza community. It is updated in regular intervals.

* By default this blocklist filters all ".wm", ".wma", ".wmv", ".mov", ".vbs", ".url", ".htm", and ".html" files as well as bad IP addresses, bad terms(as "shareazav4", "shareazav5", etc.), and bad hashes.
* You need to be using Shareaza 2.4.0.0 or later in order to take full advantage of this filter so it is highly recommended that you upgrade to v2.4.0.0 or any later version.

== Example: All-In-One AntiSpam Filter Installation ==
This demonstrates how to import a security filter into Shareaza using the All-In-One AntiSpam filter as an example. Note that it is not necessary to clear all security rules before importing new ones, however it is strongly advised to do so in the case of the All-In-One filter, as an increasing number of security rues tends to slow down Shareaza considerably.

# Download the security filter with Shareaza using [[Image:Magnet_new.gif]] [http://sure-raza.com/magnet:?xt=urn:bitprint:TZXWQKDSXQN6YQ462TOVQUZ5N27QXC5P.DHVTCITHJXW3WEZOGECBNSSSDSCFRKXYGJ7OM7Y&xt=urn:ed2khash:d4e763739208d87aa191175d579e9992&xl=17862&dn=All-In-One%20AntiSpam%20Filter%20%5BApr-29-2011%5D%20%7BBy%20Cyko%7D.xml&xs=http://cache.freebase.be/TZXWQKDSXQN6YQ462TOVQUZ5N27QXC5P this magnet link]. (Help: [[Magnet link]]s)
# Click the "Security Filters" link under "Customize Shareaza" on the home tab (or press the [F7] key on your keyboard) to open the [[Security window]].
# Delete any existing filters:
## Select the first item in the list.
## Scroll to the end of the list using your mouse (keep the first item selected).
## Hold down the [Shift] key and select the last item on the list. All items should now be highlighted.
## Click the "Remove Rule" button on the toolbar (or hit the [del] key on your keyboard) and click "yes" when prompted if you want to remove all selected security rules.
# Click the "Import List" button on the toolbar (or right-click anywhere inside the white area and select "import..." from the context menu).
# Browse to your Shareaza download folder and select the file you just downloaded using the [[Magnet link]] above.

== See also ==
* [[AdvancedFiltering]]
* [[Security window]]

[[Category:Magnet Links]]

Static IP

2011-04-03T13:55:53Z

Cyko 01: too bad shareaza does not run on Xbox, wii, or ps3 :)

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{{updatedPage|2011-01-26|2.x.x.x}}

Having a '''static IP''' means that the IP of your PC does not change between sessions. This is essential for most [[port forwarding]] setups. A good guide for setting up a static IP can be found at [http://portforward.com/networking/staticip.htm PortForward.com]. The guide covers setting up a static IP for most operating systems, among which are:

* Windows 7
* Windows Vista
* Windows XP
* Windows 2k / 2000
* Mac OS X v10.4

[[Category:External Links]]

Security Filter

2011-03-16T14:07:01Z

Cyko 01: /* Example: All-In-One AntiSpam Filter Installation */

''For help with viruses, see [[AvoidingMalware]].''
{{Languages}}
{{UpdatedPage|2010-09-21|2.4.1.0+|Plz note that all features on this page are also available on any later version of Shareaza, however there have been issues with the RegEX filters on some versions, so you might be experiencing bugs if you do not upgrade to the latest version.}}

== Shareaza's Security Features ==

Shareaza combines many filtering techniques to ensure that you get the best search results possible. You can add, remove, and edit these filters using shareaza's built-in [[Security window|Security Management window]] by pressing [F7] or using the menu item ''View > Advanced > Security''. For help using the security management window see the [[Manual.SecurityWindow|Security]] section of the [[Manual|Shareaza Manual]].

=== '''IP Blocking''' ===

If you just want to quickly ban someone then you can right click on the user and select "ban" from the context menu that appears. This will place a temporary ban on that user's IP address and any traffic from that user in the near future will be blocked. Shareaza also allows you to ban a range of addresses by combining the user's IP address with a corresponding netmask. For example if you wanted to block all addresses starting with 123.456.789.* then you would create the IP filter 123.456.789.0 and use the subnet mask 255.255.255.0. For more information on how netmasks work see the {{w|Subnetwork|Subnets}} article on Wikipedia.

=== '''Content Filtering''' ===

Shareaza also allows you to block certain search terms from your searches. For example, if you wanted to filter out all search results pertaining to imesh you could add the content filter "imesh" to hide results containing the word imesh. Shareaza also allows the use of regular expressions such as "*", "$", "?", or "[]". See [[AdvancedFiltering]] for more expressions and examples.

=== '''Hash Filtering''' ===

Many spammers will take one file and change its name to fit every search query they receive. For these results the most effective method of filtering is to block the file according to it's hash value. A content filter blocking the results with that hash can be created using the following format:
urn:sha1:FILEHASHFILEHASHFILEHASHFILEHASH

== Information ==

Security Filters are precompiled databases of users who place fake, virus infected or otherwise low quality files on the network. They ban these users from ever communicating with your client. They also blocks fake and unwanted search results from appearing.

There are lots of different filters available, all of which have their different aims and good/bad points. If you go to the {{Shareaza Forums}} you can view them all and choose the ones you want.

=== '''All-In-One AntiSpam Filter''' ===
Some forum members have created an {{Shareaza Forums|All-In-One AntiSpam Filter|2 = viewtopic.php?f=2&t=10}}, which is currently the mostly used filter around the Shareaza community. It is updated in regular intervals.

* By default this blocklist filters all ".wm", ".wma", ".wmv", ".mov", ".vbs", ".url", ".htm", and ".html" files as well as bad IP addresses, bad terms(as "shareazav4", "shareazav5", etc.), and bad hashes.
* You need to be using Shareaza 2.4.0.0 or later in order to take full advantage of this filter so it is highly recommended that you upgrade to v2.4.0.0 or any later version.

== Example: All-In-One AntiSpam Filter Installation ==
This demonstrates how to import a security filter into Shareaza using the All-In-One AntiSpam filter as an example. Note that it is not necessary to clear all security rules before importing new ones, however it is strongly advised to do so in the case of the All-In-One filter, as an increasing number of security rues tends to slow down Shareaza considerably.

# Download the security filter with Shareaza using [[Image:Magnet_new.gif]] [http://sure-raza.com/magnet:?xt=urn:bitprint:HTCVTOTYIZ436SMUHIBP4USZQEZHV5JW.W4QMD547RJ3WRND3B7R3OTW35RU5QPGQ3UMK2BA&xt=urn:ed2khash:e1b9e4297755366adb4e33d89e440f33&xl=13950&dn=All-In-One%20AntiSpam%20Filter%20%5BSep-18-2010%5D%20%7BBy%20Cyko%7D.xml&xs=cache.freebase.be/HTCVTOTYIZ436SMUHIBP4USZQEZHV5JW this magnet link]. (Help: [[Magnet link]]s)
# Click the "Security Filters" link under "Customize Shareaza" on the home tab (or press the [F7] key on your keyboard) to open the [[Security window]].
# Delete any existing filters:
## Select the first item in the list.
## Scroll to the end of the list using your mouse (keep the first item selected).
## Hold down the [Shift] key and select the last item on the list. All items should now be highlighted.
## Click the "Remove Rule" button on the toolbar (or hit the [del] key on your keyboard) and click "yes" when prompted if you want to remove all selected security rules.
# Click the "Import List" button on the toolbar (or right-click anywhere inside the white area and select "import..." from the context menu).
# Browse to your Shareaza download folder and select the file you just downloaded using the [[Magnet link]] above.

== See also ==
* [[AdvancedFiltering]]
* [[Security window]]

[[Category:Magnet Links]]

Security Filter

2011-03-16T14:04:57Z

Cyko 01: /* Example: All-In-One AntiSpam Filter Installation */ editing instructions for more recent version of shareaza

''For help with viruses, see [[AvoidingMalware]].''
{{Languages}}
{{UpdatedPage|2010-09-21|2.4.1.0+|Plz note that all features on this page are also available on any later version of Shareaza, however there have been issues with the RegEX filters on some versions, so you might be experiencing bugs if you do not upgrade to the latest version.}}

== Shareaza's Security Features ==

Shareaza combines many filtering techniques to ensure that you get the best search results possible. You can add, remove, and edit these filters using shareaza's built-in [[Security window|Security Management window]] by pressing [F7] or using the menu item ''View > Advanced > Security''. For help using the security management window see the [[Manual.SecurityWindow|Security]] section of the [[Manual|Shareaza Manual]].

=== '''IP Blocking''' ===

If you just want to quickly ban someone then you can right click on the user and select "ban" from the context menu that appears. This will place a temporary ban on that user's IP address and any traffic from that user in the near future will be blocked. Shareaza also allows you to ban a range of addresses by combining the user's IP address with a corresponding netmask. For example if you wanted to block all addresses starting with 123.456.789.* then you would create the IP filter 123.456.789.0 and use the subnet mask 255.255.255.0. For more information on how netmasks work see the {{w|Subnetwork|Subnets}} article on Wikipedia.

=== '''Content Filtering''' ===

Shareaza also allows you to block certain search terms from your searches. For example, if you wanted to filter out all search results pertaining to imesh you could add the content filter "imesh" to hide results containing the word imesh. Shareaza also allows the use of regular expressions such as "*", "$", "?", or "[]". See [[AdvancedFiltering]] for more expressions and examples.

=== '''Hash Filtering''' ===

Many spammers will take one file and change its name to fit every search query they receive. For these results the most effective method of filtering is to block the file according to it's hash value. A content filter blocking the results with that hash can be created using the following format:
urn:sha1:FILEHASHFILEHASHFILEHASHFILEHASH

== Information ==

Security Filters are precompiled databases of users who place fake, virus infected or otherwise low quality files on the network. They ban these users from ever communicating with your client. They also blocks fake and unwanted search results from appearing.

There are lots of different filters available, all of which have their different aims and good/bad points. If you go to the {{Shareaza Forums}} you can view them all and choose the ones you want.

=== '''All-In-One AntiSpam Filter''' ===
Some forum members have created an {{Shareaza Forums|All-In-One AntiSpam Filter|2 = viewtopic.php?f=2&t=10}}, which is currently the mostly used filter around the Shareaza community. It is updated in regular intervals.

* By default this blocklist filters all ".wm", ".wma", ".wmv", ".mov", ".vbs", ".url", ".htm", and ".html" files as well as bad IP addresses, bad terms(as "shareazav4", "shareazav5", etc.), and bad hashes.
* You need to be using Shareaza 2.4.0.0 or later in order to take full advantage of this filter so it is highly recommended that you upgrade to v2.4.0.0 or any later version.

== Example: All-In-One AntiSpam Filter Installation ==
This demonstrates how to import a security filter into Shareaza using the All-In-One AntiSpam filter as an example. Note that it is not necessary to clear all security rules before importing new ones, however it is strongly advised to do so in the case of the All-In-One filter, as an increasing number of security rues tends to slow down Shareaza considerably.

# Download the security filter with Shareaza using [[Image:Magnet_new.gif]] [http://sure-raza.com/magnet:?xt=urn:bitprint:HTCVTOTYIZ436SMUHIBP4USZQEZHV5JW.W4QMD547RJ3WRND3B7R3OTW35RU5QPGQ3UMK2BA&xt=urn:ed2khash:e1b9e4297755366adb4e33d89e440f33&xl=13950&dn=All-In-One%20AntiSpam%20Filter%20%5BSep-18-2010%5D%20%7BBy%20Cyko%7D.xml&xs=cache.freebase.be/HTCVTOTYIZ436SMUHIBP4USZQEZHV5JW this magnet link]. (Help: [[Magnet link]]s)
# Click the "Security Filters" link under "Customize Shareaza" on the home tab (or hit the [F7] key on your keyboard) to open the [[Security window]].
# Delete any existing filters:
## Select the first item in the list.
## Scroll to the end of the list using your mouse (keep the first item selected).
## Hold down the [Shift] key and select the last item on the list. All items should now be highlighted.
## Click the "Remove Rule" button on the toolbar (or hit the [del] key on your keyboard) and click "yes" when prompted if you want to remove all selected security rules.
# Click the "Import List" button on the toolbar (or right-click anywhere inside the white area and select "import..." from the context menu).
# Browse to your Shareaza download folder and select the file you just downloaded using the [[Magnet link]] above.

== See also ==
* [[AdvancedFiltering]]
* [[Security window]]

[[Category:Magnet Links]]

Options.Advanced.Search

2011-02-06T22:28:39Z

Cyko 01:

{{Language}}

see [[Options.Advanced#Search]]

Security Filter

2010-09-18T04:00:51Z

Cyko 01: updated note

''For help with viruses, see [[AvoidingMalware]].''
{{Languages}}
{{Recovered|The following content has been recovered from pantheraproject*net.}}
{{Note|#E8F7FC|This page is up-to-date as of Sep 18, 2010, but has not been officially verified -- [[User:Cyko 01|Cyko 01]]}}

==Shareaza's Security Features==

Shareaza combines many filtering techniques to ensure that you get the best search results possible. You can add, remove, and edit these filters using shareaza's built-in security management window by pressing [F7] or using the menu item View > Advanced > Security. For help using the security management window see the [[Manual.SecurityWindow|Security]] section of the [[Manual|Shareaza Manual]].

==='''IP Blocking'''===

If you just want to quickly ban someone then you can right click on the user and select "ban" from the context menu that appears. This will place a temporary ban on that user's IP address and any traffic from that user in the near future will be blocked. Shareaza also allows you to ban a range of addresses by combining the user's IP address with a corresponding netmask. For example if you wanted to block all addresses starting with 123.456.789.* then you would create the IP filter 123.456.789.0 and use the subnet mask 255.255.255.0. For more information on how netmasks work see the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subnetwork Subnets] article on Wikipedia

==='''Content Filtering'''===

Shareaza also allows you to block certain search terms from your searches. For example, if you wanted to filter out all search results pertaining to imesh you could add the content filter "imesh" to hide results containing the word imesh. Shareaza also allows the use of regular expressions such as "*", "$", "?", or "[]". See [[AdvancedFiltering]] for more expressions and examples

==='''Hash Filtering'''===

many spammers will take one file and change the filename to fit every search query they receive. For these results the most effective method of filtering is to block the file according to it's hash value. Using the format "urn:sha1:FILEHASHFILEHASHFILEHASHFILEHASH" we can create a content filter that will block these results

==Information==

Security Filters are precompiled databases of users who place fake, virus infected or otherwise low quality files on the network. They ban these users from ever communicating with your client. They also blocks fake and unwanted search results from appearing.

There are lots of different filters available, all of which have their different aims and good/bad points. If you go to the [https://sourceforge.net/apps/phpbb/shareaza/ Shareaza Forum] you can view them all and choose the ones you want.

Some forum members have created an [https://sourceforge.net/apps/phpbb/shareaza/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=10 All-In-One AntiSpam Filter]

:* By default this blocklist filters all ".wm", ".wma", ".wmv", ".mov", ".vbs", ".url", ".htm", and ".html" files as well as bad IP addresses, bad terms(shareazav4, shareazav5), and bad hashes.
:* You need to be using Shareaza 2.4.0.0 or later in order to take full advantage of this filter so it is highly recommended that you upgrade

==All-In-One AntiSpam Filter Installation==

:1. Download the security filter with Shareaza using [[Image:Magnet_new.gif]] [http://sure-raza.com/magnet:?xt=urn:bitprint:HTCVTOTYIZ436SMUHIBP4USZQEZHV5JW.W4QMD547RJ3WRND3B7R3OTW35RU5QPGQ3UMK2BA&xt=urn:ed2khash:e1b9e4297755366adb4e33d89e440f33&xl=13950&dn=All-In-One%20AntiSpam%20Filter%20%5BSep-18-2010%5D%20%7BBy%20Cyko%7D.xml&xs=cache.freebase.be/HTCVTOTYIZ436SMUHIBP4USZQEZHV5JW this magnet link]
:2. Hit the [F7] key on your keyboard to open the security window
:3. Delete any existing filters
::a. Select the first item in the list
::b. Scroll the the end of the list using your mouse (to keep the first item selected)
::c. Hold down the [Shift] key and select the last item on the list. All items should now be highlighted.
::d. Press the [del] key on your keyboard and click "yes" when prompted if you want to remove all selected security rules.
:4. Right-click anywhere inside the white area and select "import" from the menu that appears
:5. Browse to your Shareaza download folder and select the file you just downloaded.

Security Filter

2010-09-18T03:59:35Z

Cyko 01: /* All-In-One AntiSpam Filter Installation */ updated to sep 18 2010 version

''For help with viruses, see [[AvoidingMalware]].''
{{Languages}}
{{Recovered|The following content has been recovered from pantheraproject*net.}}
{{Note|#E8F7FC|This page is up-to-date as of Apr 17, 2010, but has not been officially verified -- [[User:Cyko 01|Cyko 01]]}}

==Shareaza's Security Features==

Shareaza combines many filtering techniques to ensure that you get the best search results possible. You can add, remove, and edit these filters using shareaza's built-in security management window by pressing [F7] or using the menu item View > Advanced > Security. For help using the security management window see the [[Manual.SecurityWindow|Security]] section of the [[Manual|Shareaza Manual]].

==='''IP Blocking'''===

If you just want to quickly ban someone then you can right click on the user and select "ban" from the context menu that appears. This will place a temporary ban on that user's IP address and any traffic from that user in the near future will be blocked. Shareaza also allows you to ban a range of addresses by combining the user's IP address with a corresponding netmask. For example if you wanted to block all addresses starting with 123.456.789.* then you would create the IP filter 123.456.789.0 and use the subnet mask 255.255.255.0. For more information on how netmasks work see the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subnetwork Subnets] article on Wikipedia

==='''Content Filtering'''===

Shareaza also allows you to block certain search terms from your searches. For example, if you wanted to filter out all search results pertaining to imesh you could add the content filter "imesh" to hide results containing the word imesh. Shareaza also allows the use of regular expressions such as "*", "$", "?", or "[]". See [[AdvancedFiltering]] for more expressions and examples

==='''Hash Filtering'''===

many spammers will take one file and change the filename to fit every search query they receive. For these results the most effective method of filtering is to block the file according to it's hash value. Using the format "urn:sha1:FILEHASHFILEHASHFILEHASHFILEHASH" we can create a content filter that will block these results

==Information==

Security Filters are precompiled databases of users who place fake, virus infected or otherwise low quality files on the network. They ban these users from ever communicating with your client. They also blocks fake and unwanted search results from appearing.

There are lots of different filters available, all of which have their different aims and good/bad points. If you go to the [https://sourceforge.net/apps/phpbb/shareaza/ Shareaza Forum] you can view them all and choose the ones you want.

Some forum members have created an [https://sourceforge.net/apps/phpbb/shareaza/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=10 All-In-One AntiSpam Filter]

:* By default this blocklist filters all ".wm", ".wma", ".wmv", ".mov", ".vbs", ".url", ".htm", and ".html" files as well as bad IP addresses, bad terms(shareazav4, shareazav5), and bad hashes.
:* You need to be using Shareaza 2.4.0.0 or later in order to take full advantage of this filter so it is highly recommended that you upgrade

==All-In-One AntiSpam Filter Installation==

:1. Download the security filter with Shareaza using [[Image:Magnet_new.gif]] [http://sure-raza.com/magnet:?xt=urn:bitprint:HTCVTOTYIZ436SMUHIBP4USZQEZHV5JW.W4QMD547RJ3WRND3B7R3OTW35RU5QPGQ3UMK2BA&xt=urn:ed2khash:e1b9e4297755366adb4e33d89e440f33&xl=13950&dn=All-In-One%20AntiSpam%20Filter%20%5BSep-18-2010%5D%20%7BBy%20Cyko%7D.xml&xs=cache.freebase.be/HTCVTOTYIZ436SMUHIBP4USZQEZHV5JW this magnet link]
:2. Hit the [F7] key on your keyboard to open the security window
:3. Delete any existing filters
::a. Select the first item in the list
::b. Scroll the the end of the list using your mouse (to keep the first item selected)
::c. Hold down the [Shift] key and select the last item on the list. All items should now be highlighted.
::d. Press the [del] key on your keyboard and click "yes" when prompted if you want to remove all selected security rules.
:4. Right-click anywhere inside the white area and select "import" from the menu that appears
:5. Browse to your Shareaza download folder and select the file you just downloaded.

Security Filter

2010-04-17T15:00:16Z

Cyko 01:

''For help with viruses, see [[AvoidingMalware]].''
{{Language}}
{{RecoveredPage|The following content has been recovered from pantheraproject*net.}}
{{Note|#E8F7FC|This page is up-to-date as of Apr 17, 2010, but has not been officially verified -- [[User:Cyko 01|Cyko 01]]}}

==Shareaza's Security Features==

Shareaza combines many filtering techniques to ensure that you get the best search results possible. You can add, remove, and edit these filters using shareaza's built-in security management window by pressing [F7] or using the menu item View > Advanced > Security. For help using the security management window see the [[Manual.SecurityWindow|Security]] section of the [[Manual|Shareaza Manual]].

==='''IP Blocking'''===

If you just want to quickly ban someone then you can right click on the user and select "ban" from the context menu that appears. This will place a temporary ban on that user's IP address and any traffic from that user in the near future will be blocked. Shareaza also allows you to ban a range of addresses by combining the user's IP address with a corresponding netmask. For example if you wanted to block all addresses starting with 123.456.789.* then you would create the IP filter 123.456.789.0 and use the subnet mask 255.255.255.0. For more information on how netmasks work see the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subnetwork Subnets] article on Wikipedia

==='''Content Filtering'''===

Shareaza also allows you to block certain search terms from your searches. For example, if you wanted to filter out all search results pertaining to imesh you could add the content filter "imesh" to hide results containing the word imesh. Shareaza also allows the use of regular expressions such as "*", "$", "?", or "[]". See [[AdvancedFiltering]] for more expressions and examples

==='''Hash Filtering'''===

many spammers will take one file and change the filename to fit every search query they receive. For these results the most effective method of filtering is to block the file according to it's hash value. Using the format "urn:sha1:FILEHASHFILEHASHFILEHASHFILEHASH" we can create a content filter that will block these results

==Information==

Security Filters are precompiled databases of users who place fake, virus infected or otherwise low quality files on the network. They ban these users from ever communicating with your client. They also blocks fake and unwanted search results from appearing.

There are lots of different filters available, all of which have their different aims and good/bad points. If you go to the [https://sourceforge.net/apps/phpbb/shareaza/ Shareaza Forum] you can view them all and choose the ones you want.

Some forum members have created an [https://sourceforge.net/apps/phpbb/shareaza/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=10 All-In-One AntiSpam Filter]

:* By default this blocklist filters all ".wm", ".wma", ".wmv", ".mov", ".vbs", ".url", ".htm", and ".html" files as well as bad IP addresses, bad terms(shareazav4, shareazav5), and bad hashes.
:* You need to be using Shareaza 2.4.0.0 or later in order to take full advantage of this filter so it is highly recommended that you upgrade

==All-In-One AntiSpam Filter Installation==

:1. Download the security filter with Shareaza using [[Image:Magnet_new.gif]] [http://sure-raza.com/magnet:?xt=urn:bitprint:IBFHETCMLNRV27YUOGCMEKDT7545POWU.KXTC2T34PEEK3UDTR2565UDKP6LAQNI7P5MZEJI&xt=urn:ed2khash:76ad5c62beef2660d102ac970069c303&xl=44453&dn=All-In-One%20AntiSpam%20Filter%20%5BDec-11-2009%5D%20%7BBy%20Cyko%7D.xml&xs=cache.freebase.be/IBFHETCMLNRV27YUOGCMEKDT7545POWU this magnet link]
:2. Hit the [F7] key on your keyboard to open the security window
:3. Delete any existing filters
::a. Select the first item in the list
::b. Scroll the the end of the list using your mouse (to keep the first item selected)
::c. Hold down the [Shift] key and select the last item on the list. All items should now be highlighted.
::d. Press the [del] key on your keyboard and click "yes" when prompted if you want to remove all selected security rules.
:4. Right-click anywhere inside the white area and select "import" from the menu that appears
:5. Browse to your Shareaza download folder and select the file you just downloaded.

Template:Eq

2010-04-04T09:07:59Z

Cyko 01: spelling/grammar

<onlyinclude>=</onlyinclude>

Inserts an equal sign ('=') into a wiki page.

AFD

2010-04-01T22:17:19Z

Cyko 01:

April Fools! 

The shareaza team has a tradition of celebrating [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/April_Fools%27_Day April Fools Day]. These pranks are never harmful and it is always done in good clean fun.

These pranks usually involve a fake announcement of a "new version" and modification of the homepage in some way.
==2009==
==2010==
The homepage was modified to display in a right-to-left manner using mirrored graphics while keeping the content readable. The page contained a fake announcement for shareaza 7.0.0.0.0.0.0 claiming to include some ridiculous and impossible features that we would never implement. These included such things as fastTrack support, gnutella 3, anonymous file-sharing through 7 proxies, turbo-charged downloading at T3 speeds regardless of the file or your internet connection. It claimed to run on both linux and freeBSD with Mac OSX support being worked on. The screenshot of shareaza, supposedly running on ubuntu, was faked using wine and a linux-themed skin (Tango).

AFD

2010-04-01T22:16:34Z

Cyko 01:

April Fools! 

The shareaza team has a tradition of celebrating [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/April_Fools%27_Day April Fools Day]. These pranks are never harmful and it is always done in good clean fun.

These pranks usually involve a fake announcement of a "new version" and modification of the homepage in some way.
==2009==
==2010==
The homepage was modified to display in a right-to-left manner using mirrored graphics while keeping the content readable. The page contained a fake announcement for shareaza 7.0.0.0.0.0.0 claiming to include some ridiculous and impossible features that we would never implement. These included such things as fastTrack support, gnutella 3, anonymous file-sharing through 7 proxies, turbo-charged downloading at T3 speeds regardless of the file or your internet connection. It claimed to run on both linux and freeBSD with Mac OSX support being worked on. The screenshot of shareaza, supposedly running on ubuntu, was faked using wine and a linux-themed skin (Tango).

AFD

2010-04-01T22:13:23Z

Cyko 01: april fools day page

The shareaza team has a tradition of celebrating [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/April_Fools%27_Day April Fools Day]. These pranks are never harmful and it is always done in good clean fun.

These pranks usually involve a fake announcement of a "new version" and modification of the homepage in some way.
==2009==
==2010==
The homepage was modified to display in a right-to-left manner using mirrored graphics while keeping the content readable. The page contained a fake announcement for shareaza 7.0.0.0.0.0.0 claiming to include some ridiculous and impossible features that we would never implement. These included such things as fastTrack support, gnutella 3, anonymous file-sharing through 7 proxies, turbo-charged downloading at T3 speeds regardless of the file or your internet connection. It claimed to run on both linux and freeBSD with Mac OSX support being worked on. The screenshot of shareaza, supposedly running on ubuntu, was faked using wine and a linux-themed skin (Tango).

Page naming guide

2010-03-08T00:02:08Z

Cyko 01: corrected section about languages template

=Page naming guide (project)(alpha test)=

You can add your comment, additions etc.

{{Note|#E8F7FC|{{color|red|'''Warning:'''}} '''This is project of page by OCE with help of external (CC) and (C) sources not mentioned yet, so this page CAN'T be launched before completing this or will break rules. For now for editing purposed only.''' }}

----

to jest jakis tekst

<h1>Page Naming Guide</h1>

Page naming for the Shareaza Wiki is relatively straightforward, but it's important you get it correct.

<h3 name="General_conventions">General conventions</h3>
<h4 name="Capitalization">Capitalization</h4>
Page names should use sentence style capitalization (only capitalize the first word and any proper nouns) rather than headline style capitalization:
<ul>
<li>Correct: "A new method for creating Shareaza plugins"</li>
<li>Incorrect: "A New Method for Creating Shareaza Plugins"</li>
</ul>

<div class="note">For the time being these capitalization rules for page names apply only to new pages. There are a large number of pages in our wiki that do not conform to these rules, but please do not correct those at this time, as links could be broken. This will have to be corrected when whole wiki will be recovered and then only fixed together in one point of time. What generaly means we will have to do it somwhere in fututre. </div>
<h4 name="Translated_page">Translated page</h4>
Translated page is named as English one followed by "/LanguageSufix":
<ul>
<li>Correct: "Main/pl"</li>
<li>Incorrect: "plMain" or "pl/Main</li>
</ul>
Sufixes are used by [[Template:Languages]] to generate box like this one:{{languages|Page_naming_guide}} for identification of page language and displaying link in box created by template on page.
Every language got own and unique sufix:
* /pl - Polish
* /fr - French
* /sp - Spanish
(this list ought to be completed)
Please note that in case you are creating a page with a unique title in a non-English language, this title should be in English and be followed by the correct language suffix in order to make translations possible at a later time.
 Translation of page ought to be done translating from English page. In case of doubts in content English version prevails, and normally translated page should be corrected according to English one. 

<h3 name="One-page_articles">One-page articles</h3>
<h4 name="Content_with_a_unique_title">Content with a unique title</h4>
 If you are adding an article or other content that only requires a single page in the wiki, simply use the name of that article as the page name.
For example, the page for a one-page article called "A new approach to Shareaza plugins" would be, simply [[A new approach to Shareaza plugins]]. So long as your content title is unique, this is the easiest and preferred approach, but please remember only in that case.

<h4 name="Content_with_a_non-unique_title">Content with a non-unique title</h4>
Wherever possible, you should try to create content with unique titles, in order to simplify the page naming as much as possible. If this is impossible, prefix the title with the topic, followed by a colon and no spaces.
For example, if I needed to add a page called "Optimization", simply calling the page "Optimization" would create a possible conflict as Optimization can apply to a wide variety of topics within the wiki. If my Optimization article was specifically about download, I would expand my title so it is unique (ie: [[en/download_optimization|download optimization]]).

It is a best-practice within this wiki to have unique article titles wherever possible.
<h3 name="Multiple-page_content">Multiple-page content</h3>
If the content you are adding to the wiki requires multiple pages, use the following page naming method. 
<ul>
<li> [[Learning_plugins|Learning plugin]] - Main table-of-contents page</li>
<li> [[Learning_plugin/Introduction|Learning plugin/Introduction]] </li>
<li> [[Learning_plugin/A_user's_view|Learning plugin/A user's view]] </li>
<li> [[Learning_plugin/More_advanced_scripting|Learning plugin/More advanced scripting]] </li>
<li> [[Learning_plugin/Next_steps|Learning plugin/Next steps]] </li>
</ul>
If you don't use the pathname-like hierarchy depicted here, your articles will all be located at the top of the hierarchy, instead of nested. 


== Comments ==
Added one necessary line. BTW, Oce, why don't you use Wiki formatting in here? Any special reason for that? [[User:Old death|Old death]] 21:41, 7 March 2010 (UTC)

Because I am lazy, should do it. Have you seen how list look like? Underscores in page names?

FAQ.Transfers

2010-03-03T04:33:38Z

Cyko 01: nav

{{Language}}

== What do the download statuses mean? ==

[[Image:dl_state_searching.png]]

'''Active'''
This download is either currently running or you're remotely queued for download. When there is a timer (hh:mm:ss), it tells you how long your download will take to complete (under the current circumstances).
If it is downloading too slowly, you could try searching the network for more sources with the '''Find More Sources''' command. If the speed does not improve it may be due to limited upload speeds of the users you are downloading from. Download speed usually increases over time.

'''Completed'''
Shareaza has finished downloading this file, and has verified that it is 100% correct. It has also moved the file to your downloads folder.

'''Creating'''
Shareaza is pre-allocating a file in which to store this download, to save time later.

'''Disk Full'''
Shareaza has paused this download automatically because the hard disk appears to be full, or the download file cannot be written to. If you wish to continue downloading, please free some space on your hard disk and/or check to make sure the incomplete file folder is accessible, and then resume the download.

'''Searching''' (''No Sources'')
There are no known sources for this download, so Shareaza is searching all connected P2P networks for new sources. Once sources are found, the download will start automatically. Shareaza searches for sources automatically, however you can speed up the process using the '''Find More Sources''' command.
Unfortunately in many cases there may be no users online who have the file you are looking for. The only course of action here is to wait for someone to come online, or cancel it and try to find a similar file which is more widely available.

'''Paused'''
You have paused this download. If you want it to resume downloading, you can click the '''Resume Download''' command.

'''Pending'''
Pending can either mean two things:
*All your sources for your download are busy or inactive; OR
*The download is waiting for some of your other downloads to complete. Your download settings limit the number of downloads which may be active at any given time, to ensure that each download gets a good share of the available bandwidth. You can change these settings via Tools > Shareaza Settings > '''Internet''' > Downloads.
Read more about [[OptimizeDownload|optimizing your downloads]] to avoid this.

'''Tracker Down'''
The BitTorrent trackers for this download appear to be down or malfunctioning. Shareaza is unable to contact them to receive a list of sources.

'''Verifying'''
This download has finished, and Shareaza is now checking it to ensure that it is exactly the same as the original file. If any damaged parts are found, Shareaza will repair them automatically.

'''Queued'''
This download is locally queued because too many other downloads are currently active. You can adjust the values of maximum concurrently active downloads (files):
*for BitTorrent downloads:
*for all other downloads:
You can also force a locally queued download to start by right-clicking it and choosing ''Resume''

'''Seeding'''
Shareaza has finished downloading a torrent and is now uploading the file/folder to other BitTorrent clients. Shareaza will stop uploading this file/folder to BitTorrent clients as soon as you remove the finished torrent from the download list.

==What do the source statuses mean?==

[[Image:src_state_downloading1.png]]

'''Connecting'''
Shareaza is trying to contact the source.

'''Requesting'''
Shareaza has connected to a source and is now requesting a part of the file you're downloading from the source client.

'''Downloading'''
Shareaza is downloading from this source.

'''Q X of Y'''
You are in the waiting line of the remote client. X represents your queue position, Y the total queue length.

'''TigerTree'''
Shareaza is downloading a Tiger Tree hashset to verify integrity of the downloading file.

'''Busy'''
The remote client has no upload slots available and its appropriate waitig line (queue) is full.

'''Choked'''
The remote BitTorrent client does not have any free upload slots at the moment.

'''Uninterested'''
The remote BitTorrent client does not have any parts of the file you're downloading.

'''(timer)''' (mm:ss)
Sources which have timers are busy sources. Shareaza will retry to connect to them (when the timer runs out) to attempt getting in queue. Alternatively, a timer can also mean that you're waiting for a firewalled source (marked with ''(push)'') to connect to you.

'''(nothing)'''
If no status is being displayed, Shareaza has not contacted the source, yet. To force Shareaza to contact the source, right click it and choose ''Connect''.

==What does all that information provided for each source mean?==

[[Image:transfers_source_basics.png]]
*'''Red:''' The user's nickname.
*'''Green:''' The client's [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IP%20address IP adress] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_port_%28software%29 port].
*'''Blue:''' If the ''(push)'' flag is present, the source is in a firewalled state, which means it cannot accept incoming connections. As the source needs to connect to you to start uploading, your Shareaza must be able to accept incoming connections.

==It says there are many sources but I'm only downloading off a few. Why is that?==

To view all your sources, click on '''Filter''' (in the transfer window) and select '''Show all sources''' to see that status of all the sources that Shareaza has found.

==Is there a way to make Shareaza find more sources automatically?==

Shareaza already does this automatically around every hour, or when it detects that download progress is 'starved'.

==My download speed is high, but the progress bar isn't moving as fast. Why not?==

Shareaza uses what most ISPs advertise speeds in, kilobits. To change this setting, go to

[[Image:Settings general 02.png]]

By Show rates in: change bits/second to bytes/second or KB/s.

==My download was transferring before, but it stopped. What's wrong?==

It may be that all your sources have gone offline, are currently uploading to other clients or don't have any more parts of the file you are downloading. If this is the case, wait a while more and if you haven't downloaded anything during your wait, find an alternate file with more sources if it exists.

==Why won't it move my file to the completed folder if it's done?==

If the download is not green (status isn't verified) than the file has not been verified and will not be moved to the completed files folder until verified. See the [[Troubleshoot|troubleshooting]] section for more help.
Alternatively, it may very well be that the download is still missing a few bytes - 20kb, 30kb at the end - and the download really isn't finished. In this situation patience will usually pay off.

==Why does Shareaza redownload the file every time it finishes?==

This occurs when Shareaza downloads a ''corrupt file'' chunk from one of its sources. It will automatically throw out the bad bits of the file and redownload them again to ensure that the file you are downloading is exactly what you have requested. Expand your download and highlight all of your sources. Use the '''Forget''' command and then the '''Find More Sources''' command. This will most likely solve the problem if there are a sufficient amount of sources.

==How can I restrict bandwidth for uploads and downloads?==

You can limit your bandwidth in Shareaza by going toFrom there you set limits under bandwidth limit. Make sure you use KB for Kilobytes and Kb for Kilobits. While in Power mode you can use the bandwidth bar to adjust incoming/outcoming bandwidth with your mouse.

==What does the green strip on the progress bar mean while downloading?==

[[Image:trans_tth.png]]

The green strip is part of Tiger Tree Hashing (TTH), meaning you are contacting sources of the file to check if you've downloaded an exact copy. It will not always appear if your sources are older clients or don't provide TTH. Along with TTH is SHA1 hashing, which will check the hash locally and if it does not match, it will appear in red as unverified. Unverified downloads don't occur as often as before with the addition of TTH.

If you want to have a second green strip on the top of the progress bar which resembles the download progress percentage, go to
{{box|Tools > Shareaza Settings > Advanced}}
and set ''Downloads.ShowPercent'' to ''True''.

[[Image:transfers_show_percentage2.png]]

==What do the symbols in my transfers mean?==

'''Ratings'''
[[Image:icons_trans_rating_good.png]] The average rating for the file received by other users is 4-5 stars (good).
[[Image:icons_trans_rating_med.png]] The average rating for the file received by other users is 2-3 stars (mediocre).
[[Image:icons_trans_rating_bad.png]] The majority of users rated the file as a fake, a virus or as generally misleading.
The might be reviews for this file. To check them, right-click the download and choose [[Image:dl_context_reviews.png]] if available.

'''Source icons'''
[[Image:icons_transfers_bt.png]] This client is a BitTorrent source.
[[Image:icons_transfers_ed2k.png]] This client is an eDonkey2000 source.
[[Image:icons_transfers_http.png]] This client/server is an HTTP source. It can be a Gnutella1 client, a Gnutella2 client, or a webserver.
[[Image:icons_transfers_ftp.png]] This source is an FTP source.

==What do the different colors on the progress bar mean?==

Colors represent the file parts downloaded from different sources. For example, if you were downloading from two sources, you would see two different colors.

==How does the upload progress bar work?==

White area is the amount of data that the downloader is requesting, which is not necessarily what is left to download, after the part is downloaded, the downloader will request another part. The gray part of the bar is what hasn't been requested by the downloader. And the colored (usually blue) part is what has been uploaded to that person.

== How can I view the clients waiting in my upload queues? ==

[[Image:trans_up_view_qed.png]]

In the lower right corner of the transfers tab, click ''Filter'' and check ''Show Queued''

==What is the difference between ''Preview'' and ''Remote Preview''?==

[[Image:transfers_rlpreview.png]]

Whereas clicking ''Preview'' opens any Download (the pieces you got so far), clicking ''Remote Preview'' makes Shareaza request a thumbnail of a video, picture, etc (eMule, however, only supports videos) from the first source in your list. The thumbnail will be shown to you as soon as the remote client has finished sending it. If this fails, click ''Remote Preview'' again to ask the next client for a thumbnail.

[[Category:External Links]]
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FAQ.Security

2010-03-03T04:32:49Z

Cyko 01:

{{Language}}

This page is thought to inform users about security related questions concerning the installation and usage of Shareaza. We cannot guarantee at all the content of this page being complete or accurate, but we try to keep it as up to date as possible. As this is a Wiki, everyone can contribute or contact us via {{Shareaza Forums||our forums}} in case there are inaccuracies on this page.

== What security features does Shareaza provide? ==
Shareaza employs many method of filtering. Shareaza can block files based on the IP address advertising them, based on the content of the filename, and based on the hash of the file. For more information about filters see [[SecurityFilter]]. For help on using the security window see [[Manual.Security]].

From version 2.2 Shareaza has a built-in adult filter that can be enabled to stop search result for adult content in various languages. The adult content filter can be found under: Tools > Shareaza Settings > General > Search > Filter Adult Content From Searches.

You can also download additional filters that can be used to hide adult content. Check the {{Shareaza Forums||Shareaza Forums}} for filters that you can download and install.

== Is the built-in adult filter completely safe? ==
No, it isn't completely safe. This filter tries to block keywords commonly used on adult content, but it does not guarantee to block all such content. It will fail when the files aren't clearly advertising their true content in the file name. If you are a parent worried about your kid's downloads, understand that it's not difficult to disable or remove such a filter as there is no password protection. Any technically savvy child will know how to remove it.

== Is Shareaza safe to use with regard to illegal downloads? ==
Shareaza itself is 100% legal and if you use it for purposes that abide by the law, you will never have any problem. However, many people use peer to peer software to download or distribute files for which they have no rights to either download or distribute. In almost all countries this is a violation of copyright law or other laws. '''Shareaza does not encourage any copyright infringement and does not directly offer any kind of protection against getting caught by authorities'''. It uses no hiding mechanism and no encryption, just nothing! If you choose to break the law, you are entirely on your own. Please, don't ask the Shareaza community for help if your intentions are illegal.

== Can I do anything to protect myself from companies such as the RIAA and MPAA? ==
While we don't recommend sharing anything that would get you in trouble, you can use IP blocklists such as the one for [http://www.peerguardian.net Peer Guardian] and convert them to Shareaza format with the converter available at [http://www.bluetack.co.uk/ bluetack], and import them into the Shareaza Security window. Blocklists are a useful tool for security, but you should understand that by their nature, blocklists may fail to block malignant parties who are using IP numbers that are not known to the p2p security community, and may block some innocent parties. There are also several blocklists available in the {{Shareaza Forums||Shareaza Forums}} that you can download. It is important to understand that they is only provide basic protection. The RIAA and MPAA aren't run by dumb people and it's not difficult at all to catch you if you are sharing pirated content, even if you have filters!

== If I don't allow people to browse my files, is it safer? ==
There is debate about whether or not this is more secure. As long as you are sharing, downloading or uploading files, it is possible for others to determine some of the files you have, regardless of whether you allow browsing. Leaving browsing on does create a more community driven network. If authorities merely 'see' the files in your library via the browsing facility, they can't yet do much against you, they must prove that you're willing to upload them. And they don't need to browse you in order to download from you. But being in possession of a list of all the files you share makes them more credible if they sue you over a shorter list of files they have actually downloaded. So allowing browsing increases your risk and could increase the charges against you.

== Can I catch a virus from using Shareaza? ==
Yes, in theory you can and therefore you should protect yourself, as Shareaza does not directly protect you from downloading a virus. Viruses are most commonly contained in files that pretend to be applications. Since anything can be shared using the protocols Shareaza understands, it is the case that some files on the network contain viruses. Be careful when you download executables and always scan files with a virus scanner or the built-in VirusTotal plugin. A free and easy to use anti-virus program such as AVG is recommended if you don't currently have any antivirus software. You can download a free copy of AVG from [http://www.grisoft.com/ Grisoft]. Whatever anti-virus software you use, please keep it up to date. Note that the only way to catch a virus with Shareaza is to download it. It is not possible to get infected merely from connecting to the networks. If you catch a virus via Shareaza, then it's always via a file you have downloaded.

If you suddenly discover suspicious files in your library that you're sure you've never downloaded, then it's possible that you've caught a virus. There are viruses that copy themselves into the library, so that other people might download them and get infected as well. In many cases, there will be several of those files in the library, all about the same size and with file names that are tempting to download, often names of software commonly being pirated. You may have not received such a virus from a file you downloaded from Shareaza: some email viruses insert copies of themselves into the shared directories of p2p programs.

Related: [[AvoidingMalware]], [[YSBToolbar]]

== Can people break into my computer when I use Shareaza? ==
Shareaza is believed to be reasonably secured against attacks. In the years that Shareaza has been in use by a large community, no security flaw has been detected. Shareaza only permits people to download the files you specify and will not upload any other file from your computer. It does not let anyone make any changes to your computer or take control of it. Of course the exception to this is when you run malware that you have downloaded, such as a trojan, so you should always scan the files you download with a virus scanner first. Regardless of what program you're using, it's a good idea to stay up to date on Microsoft's 'critical' (security) updates if you're going to be online. Make sure you never share your entire C:\ drive which may contain all your private documents. It is also a good idea to keep up to date with the version of Shareaza you are using.

== Does Shareaza keep any hidden record of my activity? ==
No. However, Shareaza does keep a list of your 100 most recent searches, ''if'' you search using the search box on Shareaza's home page. This is to provide a pull-down list of those searches in case you want to rerun or modify them. This list is stored in the Windows registry. There is a button at the bottom of the pull-down list to erase the list. Note that if the registry is backed up (which is sometimes done automatically upon startup), any such list that exists at that time will be included in the backup. Searches made from the search window (rather than the home window) are not stored in this fashion.

If you close Shareaza with searches open, those searches are stored in searches.dat so that they can be restarted later.

== Can I make Shareaza not show my IP? ==
No, you can't hide your IP in Shareaza and that would be of no use anyway. Finding out your IP is a piece of cake and it will be visible in many places, so it really makes no difference at all whether Shareaza shows it or not. Especially, people that really want to find out your IP won't use Shareaza for this purpose, they can use much easier methods.

== Is it dangerous that people can know my IP? ==
This depends on how secured your computer is. Your IP is a piece of information that allows anyone on the internet to make connections to you. However, it is technically impossible to connect to the file-sharing networks without that others can find out your IP. Really, this is in no way avoidable, no matter what some people tell you. If you can't countenance any people knowing your IP, you have no other option than to not use Shareaza at all (and no surfing, no emails, no online games, nothing). However, it is not dangerous for you when other people know your IP, as long as your computer is reasonably secured against attacks from the internet. For this, it's good to have a firewall installed that will not let unwanted connections reach your computer. Most routers are automatically also a firewall, but you might still want to install an additional firewall on the computer.

== See also ==
* {{trac|wiki/FAQ/Security|The Security page of our Trac Wiki}}
* [[Manual.SecurityWindow|Description of the security window]] inside Shareaza ([[Shortcut key]]: [F7])

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FAQ.Searching

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==Why am I getting few or no search results?==
*Make sure you are connected to at least one network. [[Troubleshoot.CantConnect|Check if Shareaza is connected]]
*If you are using a firewall or router, please refer to the [[FAQ.FirewallsRouters|Firewalls and Routers]] section of this FAQ. It needs to be configured properly in order for Shareaza to work optimally.
*Try using simpler search terms to broaden your search. If you use too exact of search terms, there may be few or no results.
*The G2 network relies on users who share their files. If the file does not exist, it will not be returned in the search results.

==Why are some files in bold and different colors? What are the differences?==
[[Image:ser_col.png]]

Recent results are displayed in bold text. Files that you already have in your library are displayed in green. If a file is displayed in gray text, it is being identified as a "bogus" result. By default Shareaza hides these "bogus" results and uses the gray text to help distinguish between files. A "bogus" filtered result is sometimes completely valid.

[[Image:ser_fil.png]]

You can use the Filter Results command on the right click popup menu to actually show or hide results that you aren't interested in seeing. For example, hiding "bogus results" and "non-matching files" will filter out a lot of the random noise that sometimes pollute the networks. If you include a word in the filter it must appear in the results. You can filter out results containing a word by placing a minus sign (-) directly before that word in the filter. Phrases can be filtered by including them in quotation marks. For example: ''-nancy "ronald regan" -"star wars" Contra'', will filter out all results containing '<nowiki></nowiki>''nancy''<nowiki>'</nowiki> or <nowiki>'</nowiki>''star wars''<nowiki>'</nowiki> and only allow results that have both the phrases <nowiki>'</nowiki>''ronald regan''<nowiki>'</nowiki> and <nowiki>'</nowiki>''Contra''<nowiki>'</nowiki> to appear.

==It says some results are available but filtered out. Why? And how can I see these results?==
The filtered results are usually from bogus hosts that are spamming the network. Some results may have been user filtered - right click in the search window and click Filter Results. The options in this dialog define what filtering takes place. More filtering may occur in the security window, which can be accessed by pressing F7.

==What does the rating column mean in results?==
[[Image:ser_com.png]]

Stars appear in the rating column that reflect a user's opinion of the file, whether it be based on quality or not, it is the user's choice. Five stars represents Excellent, the highest rating possible, while one star represents Poor. Comments from users are sometimes available, which can be viewed in the details panel. Some files have a red 'do not enter' symbol. These are files that have been rated viral, poor quality or misleadingly named. Be careful of files that have been 'misleadingly named' -- perhaps the file has been named correctly in some of the remaining search results for that specific file hash. They are not necessarily bad files.

==What do the numbers after a user mean in search results? (e.g. Cyko+5)==
[[Image:ser_alt2.png]]

These numbers reflect the number of possible alternate sources available from that user. Often these are unverified hosts meaning they don't exist anymore or are false hosts. Alternate sources usually help provide a quicker download by skipping querying done while downloading and can also be used to link to different networks.

==What do the various symbols/icons in the status column mean?==

===[[Image:icon_busy.png]] '''Upload status'''===
If it has a check mark [[Image:icon_check.png]], it means that the remote host has upload slots available. So the download could start immediately. But if it shows a red phone symbol [[Image:icon_busy.png]], then it is busy and you will have to wait in queue in order to get the file.

===[[Image:icon_firewall.png]] '''Firewall status'''===
This icon shows a yellow symbol [[Image:icon_firewall.png]] when the remote host is firewalled, which means that the file will be a little harder to get or impossible if you are also behind a firewall (can't accept incomming connections).

===[[Image:icon_stable.png]] '''Stability'''===
This shows how stable the remote host is, if it hasn't uploaded a successful file then it will show a blue question mark symbol or a check mark [[Image:icon_check.png]] if it has succesfully uploaded files.

===[[Image:fake.png]] '''Rated fake'''===
This shows that the file has been rated fake, misleading or that it is poor quality. Don't trust these ratings entirely, but if many users say the same thing it's probably true.

===[[Image:icon_preview.png]] '''Preview availability'''===
Means that this image or video can be previewed by the quick preview function. To see the preview, click on the file; and then press "Click to preview" on the panel located on the lower part of the screen.

===[[Image:icon_browse.png]] '''Browse availability'''===
Shows if the remote host can be browsed to see the user's profile, and his/her files.

===[[Image:icon_chat.png]] '''Chat availability'''===
Shows if the remote host accepts chat connections.

==What are ghost ratings?==

If you delete a file using Shareaza a window pops up which asks you why you are deleting the file. If you give a reason, Shareaza saves the rating for this file and deletes the file. The rating is then called [[GhostRating|ghost rating]] because you don't have the file anymore, but Shareaza does still return results for it. Other users will only see them if there are also real results for that file. Ghost rating are a great thing to warn users about incorrectly named or bad files in general. So please rate bad files as bad if you delete them.

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FAQ.Releasing

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== What's the best way to release new content using Shareaza? ==

'''Warning!''' Please read the Shareaza disclaimer regarding the use of Shareaza as a mean of distributing illegal content.

* '''Step 1''' Go to the Shareaza Library and add any files you wish to release.

* '''Step 2''' Make sure what you're about to release is not already on the network. This is step is essential to prevent multiple file variants. You can run a manual search, or simply right-click the file:
{{box|Right-click file > Search for > Similar Files}}
* '''Step 3''' Go to the file metadata tab in the file properties.
{{box|Right-click file > Properties > Metadata tab}} Add as much information as you can about the file so that users may be informed about its contents before downloading.

* '''Step 4''' Go to ''My Review'' (the next tab) and write a short review and/or rate the file according to its quality.

[[Image:Upload selection tags.jpg]]

* '''Step 5''' In the Sharing tab, select ''Release'' from the 'Upload Queue Selection Tags'.

* '''Step 6''' Go to your [[Upload Settings]] and add a new upload queue.
{{box|Tools > Shareaza Settings... > Uploads}}
[[Image:Upload queue releasing.PNG|400px]]

Give it a name like ''Release'' and check Marked Files as an 'Entry Criteria' then select ''Release'' from the drop down menu. Try to dedicate a large amount of bandwidth to this queue as well. (See Figure.)

== How do I release a file on all (or a particular) network? ==

You need to be connected to the network to be able to destribute through it. [[Troubleshoot.CantConnect|Can't Connect?]]

== General Tips ==

* Send a magnet link to your friends and people who might be interested in your release. You can also try websites like:
** [http://www.freebase.be/ Freebase]
** [http://www.peerweb.org Peerweb]
* Try to stay connected to as many networks for as long as you can to ensure that the file gets fully distributed.
* When you're not using the net, remember to move the slider in the bandwidth monitor to MAX to help speed up uploads.

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FAQ.P2PLinks

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==What is a URI?==

URI stands for ''Uniform Resource Identifiers'' and is a way to reference to a resource, in many cases a file. An URI can -- but doesn't need to -- contain informations about the location(s) of the resource, the way it can be retrieved, a way to identify it, optionally uniquely, or other types of informations about the resource. All URLs are also URIs. URIs are defined in [http://www.faqs.org/rfcs/rfc2396.html RFC 2396].

In the world of p2p, URIs are often used to link to files on p2p networks. This allows users to easily trade links to a particular file with friends or to create collections of those links to put on websites. Those URIs typically contain some sort of file hash which uniquely identifies the file, it can be used to search for the file on a p2p network. There are various types of URIs being used in the p2p world, Shareaza supports magnet links, ed2k links and Gnutella links.

==What is a magnet link?==

Magnet links aim to be a sort of link that can be used independently of the p2p network, hashing algorithm or file-sharing program being used -- they aren't even limited to be used together with p2p at all. More informations about them can be found at the [http://magnet-uri.sourceforge.net/ Magnet-URI Project]. Since magnet links may contain any type of hash, not all magnet links can be used by all programs. For files located on the [[Gnutella]] and [[Gnutella2]] networks, they typically use the SHA1 hash. For files on the [[eDonkey2000]] network, they use a hash commonly referred to as CMD4 or ed2k-hash. Shareaza understands either type of those links. Magnet links can also contain more than one hash, which makes it easy to create links that are usable by a wide range of applications and networks. Magnet links always start with the string "'''magnet:?'''". [[MagnetsMakeAndUse|Creating and Using Magnet Links]].

==What are eDonkey and Gnutella links?==

An eDonkey link (or eD2k link for short) is similar to a magnet link, but is much less flexible and limited to the use of the CMD4 hash, which only makes it suitable to be used together with the [[eDonkey2000]] network. However, Shareaza can even use them on the [[Gnutella2]] network in a limited way. eD2k links always start with "'''ed2k://'''".

Gnutella links were used with the [[Gnutella]] network and they make use of the SHA1 hash. However, these links are now deprecated in favor of magnet links. Shareaza has dropped support for creating such links. Gnutella links started with "'''gnutella://'''".

==Where can I find sites using these type of links?==

There are a number of sites currently using magnet links and more appear all the time.
Here's a small list:
*[http://www.magnetmix.com Magnetmix] for all kinds of files
*[http://www.freebase.be freebase] for freeware software
*[http://www.g24u.net g24u] for freeware software

==Why don't p2p (Torrent, ed2k, magnet or Gnutella) links open up in Shareaza?==

Other programs may "steal" priority for the links. To have Shareaza open up these links go to '''Menu Tools > Shareaza Settings > General > Web'''. Put a check mark next to each link that you want to have Shareaza handle.

==Why don't magnet links or eD2k links work with Opera?==

Opera fixed a bug in their magnet support in version v7.2.0 (Beta 2). Versions before this will have problems, so you should update your browser if you run into trouble.

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FAQ.NetworkGeneral

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====What Network should I connect to?====

If you are uncertain, the best choice is to connect to [[Gnutella2]] only. It should give you a good selection of files, and it is easy to use. You can enable other networks later if you want to.
If you download large files, have a broadband connection, and run your client for long periods (do not go offline), then [[eDonkey2000]] can be a good addition. The original [[Gnutella]] network still has a good selection of files, and might be worth connecting to.

[[BitTorrent]] can also give you good performance when you find files you want on various BitTorrent sites.

Note that the more networks you connect to, the greater the overhead. This means you will have to spend more of your bandwidth maintaining network connections, and less downloading files. Modem users should connect to only one network!

====Will Shareaza add another network?====

There are no plans to add another network to Shareaza in the future, except for Internet Relay Chat. Networks that do not have proper hashing schemes such as FastTrack (used by KaZaA) will never be added to Shareaza.

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FAQ.Miscellaneous

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== How do you pronounce "Shareaza"? ==
'''Share·a·za''' ( P ) '''[http://dictionary.reference.com/help/ahd4/pronkey.html Pronunciation Key]''' (shâr'''''''ä-zä) ''Abbr''. '''Raza'''

== Who makes Shareaza? ==
Michael Stokes is the originator of Shareaza. He personally developed all the versions up through 2.0.0.0. He then released the code to open source under the GPL license, and development is now by interested parties (we call them "the Shareaza development team"). You can find most of these people in the Development forums, and users who have relevant programming skills are welcome to take part. The alpha and beta testers of Shareaza should also be noted because without them, Shareaza wouldn't be what it is today.

== Does Shareaza have spyware? ==
No! Shareaza does not include '''any''' third party software, so you don't have to worry.
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PestPatrol PestPatrol], and several other low quality [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Spyware_removal spyware detection and removal programs], incorrectly detect [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spyware spyware] within Shareaza. Some of them actually label ''any'' P2P program as spyware ridden, which is very untrue. [http://www.safer-networking.org/ SpyBot S&D] is a better choice for eliminating spyware and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adware adware].

== Do I have to pay for Shareaza? ==
Absolutely not, Shareaza is [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_software free software]. If you have purchased Shareaza, [[Paid|read about what you can do]].

== Does Shareaza leech or otherwise hurt networks? ==
No. Shareaza strives to be compatible with every client it may connect to and any network it communicates through as well as helping their growth. If you have heard this, feel free to tell us about it in the {{Shareaza Forums||Shareaza Forums}}. After all, there could be a small bug that you may help uncover.

== How do I browse another user's files? ==
This can be done from a search window, transfer window and in chat windows. If you are doing this in a search or transfer window, you will have to expand the files with the +. While in a chat, press the Browse User button. Not all browse attempts will work due to firewalls/routers, dead hosts, and users who have disabled the browse function.

== What are the plus (+) signs next to files on the Search (and Transfer) screen for? ==
If you click the + sign you will get a list of all the users sharing that file, the name may not be an identical match, but all the files are the same.

== Just formatted? or Can't Connect? ==
[[Troubleshoot.CantConnect|Read about how to get connected.]]

== Does Shareaza run on Linux/Unix/MacOS/other? ==
No, Shareaza can only run natively on Win32 (respectively x64) systems like Microsoft Windows 9x, Me, NT, 2000 or XP. However, it runs on Linux and other *nix systems with a x86 processor through [http://www.winehq.org/ Wine]. A guide to [[ShareazaLinux|running Shareaza on Linux]].

== What Programming language is Shareaza written in? ==
Shareaza is written in C++ using Microsoft Foundation Classes (MFC) and compiled using Visual Studio 7.

== How can I run Shareaza on a limited/restricted account ==
Make sure you are running at least version 2.2.0.0 and that you tick '''Enable multi-user support''' during the installation. That way all of the Shareaza download folders & settings will be stored in user-specific places. Also you will have to make sure that you/Shareaza have access rights in the Incompletes and library directories.

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FAQ.Library

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{{RecoveredPage|This page has been recovered from the old wiki. It is missing images, needs formatting, and may not be accurate for the latest versions of shareaza}}

For more information see the [[Library Manager]] page.

== How do I add new files and folders to the library? ==
Go to
{{box|Tools > Share Files}}
From there, you can manage folders in the library.
(Removing a folder does not delete it)

[[Image:shared_folder_manager.png]]

== What is the difference between Physical and Organiser? ==
Physical allows you to see what folder every file is in. These are real folders that exist on your hard diskdrive. The Organiser allows you to view virtual information about files and folders. Files are organized into various virtual folders according to the type of file and attributes of that file (known as a schema in technical terms). For example: Music files will be put into Artist folders then Album folders. The organiser makes things a lot easier when going through your files and is recommended for common use.

== What does hashing mean? ==
Hashing creates unique identification strings so clients downloading from you can verify that the file is copied exactly. Shareaza implements many forms of hashing to ensure that you receive exact copies of files downloaded.

== Why is it taking so long to hash my files? ==
Shareaza scans files and creates several different types of hashes such as SHA1, TTH, MD5, and CMD4. It takes Shareaza awhile to generate this information because minimal CPU is used for the operation. To increase the speed of this hashing, go to the Home tab, and click side panel where it says speed up hashing. Although this will speed it up, it will also place a heavier load on your computer. You can always turn this off by clicking slow hashing down. Also during the hashing process Shareaza analyses your files to extract information that will help others find your files when they are searching. This is a time consuming process.

== What do Scan and Rebuild do? (Power Mode) ==
Scan searches for new files in case the auto-scan somehow fails for you. Rebuild will reaquire hashes for files and regenerate [[metadata]] if it has been lost, due to a move or deletion.

== What do Copy URI and Export URIs... do? ==
If you select a single file you may copy indirect links to the files. (See [[FAQ.P2PLinks|P2P Links]], the [[Library Manager]] and the [[MagnetsMakeAndUse|magnets page]]).

[[Image:Copy URI Dialog.png]]

While connected to the network you can include yourself as a source for the file. If you select more than one file you may save multiple links to a file or copy them to the clipboard.

[[Image:Export URI Dialog.png]]

== How do I comment on and rate a file? ==
Right click on a file and go to properties. Go to the My Review tab and enter what you want. You may quickly rate audio files in the organiser on the right side of a music view.

[[Image:lib_rate.png]]
== What is metadata? ==
'''Metadata''' is information about a file contained in an .XML that is usually auto-generated or downloaded from the network. Metadata is separate from the file, so modifying it will not change the file's hash. It is recommended that you move files from within Shareaza so that a file will keep its same metadata. You can view a file's metadata by right clicking and going to properties.

See [[metadata]] for more information.

[[Image:lib_md.png]]

== What is [http://www.bitzi.com/ Bitzi.com]? (View Bitzi Ticket, Acquire/Download Metadata) ==
Bitzi is an online index of unique files contributed by users. When you View Bitzi Ticket you can receive extra comments and ratings from the site regarding the file's integrity and quality. Acquiring [[metadata]] will query Bitzi and if the file exists, the metadata will be used for that file.

It is a website where people cooperate to identify, describe, and discover files of all types.

== What do the different filename colors mean? ==
* '''Grey''' files are files which are in the process of being hashed.
* '''Blue''' files are unshared files. You can share them by right-clicking them and checking 'Shared'.

== Shareaza keeps rehashing my files, why does it do this? ==
If you are sharing across a network and that computer goes down, Shareaza will have to rehash everytime it loses contact with the other computer.

If you're using Windows XP, you will need administrator rights or else it will have to hash your files every time Shareaza is started.

When you move your files, Shareaza will have to recalculate hashes for those files.

Using Windows Media Player 9 can change your hashes with its Smart Jukebox organization. WMP9 will add missing fields for ID3 tags when possible, which changes the mp3's hash. It is recommended that you turn this feature off in WMP9 through the program's options.

It is possible that through a time change, your library will completely rehash. It is unknown why this may occur but most likely it is due to what particular file system in use.

== How can I disable the "Creating hash for <insert filename here>" Popup window? ==
First you will need to enable '''Power Mode''' by going to '''View > Power Mode'''.

Now, open up the '''Shareaza Settings''' by going to '''Tools > Shareaza Settings''' and on the and select '''Advanced''' from the panel on the left. Scroll down to '''Library.HashWindow''' and set the value to 0 (false).

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FAQ.Glossary

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== Glossary for Shareaza ==

This is a glossary of common terms used with Shareaza. It is arranged in alphabetical order.
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* '''Advanced edit''' A right-click menu choice called '''Properties''' for files you are downloading, it is available in [[Power Mode]]. You can use advanced edit to reverify a file that you suspect is corrupt, delete hashes associated with a file and add new ones, throw away parts of files and redownload them, or forget the sources for your download and find new ones. The reverification for files assumed to be complete allows the recovery of lost downloads, or gives you the opportunity to fix slightly corrupted files (for example glitched Kazaa downloads), ensuring an exact match with a file on [[G2]]. Advanced edit can also be used with [[BitTorrent]] downloads. Be sure you know what you're doing before using it. See also [[AssumeCompleteReverify]].
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* '''Bandwidth Monitor''' A little graph in the top of the Shareaza main screen, which shows your upload (yellow) and download bandwidth (green). Underneath the graph is a triangular slider: moving the slider to the left lowers the amount of bandwidth Shareaza uses, while moving it to the right raises the bandwidth used. If the slider is moved to absolute right-most position, limits you have set on upload and download bandwidth are not respected, and Shareaza will attempt to use all the bandwidth available on your internet connection. You can show or hide the bandwidth monitor by going into [[Power Mode]] and toggling its entry in the windows menu.

* '''Basic Mode''' One of Shareazas three [[display mode]]s. Distinguished from [[Power Mode]] by having a simplified user interface, with fewer options. See also [[Basic Mode]].

* '''BitTorrent''' A protocol for distributing files which Shareaza (among other programs) can use. The BitTorrent-protocol involves a tracker which keeps a list of peers and a metainfo-file which allows clients to connect to a tracker and verify the files as they are downloaded. BitTorrent can be used to distribute single files, or multiple files at once (called batch torrents). See [[BitTorrent]] for more information.
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* '''Corruption detection''' This detects if the file you are downloading is corrupted. Corruption detection is what is occurring in the common situation where the file being downloaded reaches 100%, but then goes back to 95% or so. It is preventing the 'SCREECH' sound in mp3 files like those common on the KaZaA network. NOTE: Corruption detection only prevents errors that occur in the transmission and writing of data and related errors; It cannot automatically fix a file being downloaded by a user if that shared file is originally corrupted because of miscoding, i.e. it can't prevent the sharing of crap! (So don't share crap).

* '''Crack''' A little bit of illegal software that allows you to use programs without the CD, or gets rid of the try-before-you-buy window like in WinZip. The Shareaza community does not recommend the use of such programs and posts about cracks are not tolerated on our forums.
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* '''Discovery services''' World Wide Web services that store lists of [[eD2k]] servers, [[gnutella]] Ultrapeers, or [[G2]] Hubs. Services storing gnutella UPs / G2 Hubs are called GWebCaches (commonly abbreviated ([[GWC]]s), and those storing eD2k server lists are often referred to as Server.met-files. Shareaza stores a list of discovery service URLs in its [[Discovery Services Window]] ([F9] opens the window). When you first try to connect to a network, Shareaza does not know the IP addresses of any Hubs or servers in that network. Therefore Shareaza has to query some discovery services to download lists of IP addresses of other network members to connect to. The results of these queries are stored in the [[Host Cache]] list. Discovery services sometimes get out of date, but you can add new entries to the list manually, by right-clicking and choosing to add a service, then pasting an URL to a new [[GWC]] or Server.met-file. Shareaza also has methods of adding new [[GWC]]s automatically. See also [[Discovery Services Window]].
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* '''eD2k server''' An eD2k server is usually a dedicated somewhat specialized computer with a static IP that can sustain connections to several hundred or several thousand eD2k clients. ED2k servers interconnect to each other so that messages can travel throughout the eD2k network. Clients send file lists to eD2k servers so that other users can discover the files those clients are sharing. On the G2 network, G2 Hubs provide analogous functions.

* '''eDonkey2000''' Also known as '''eDonkey''' or '''eD2k'''. eD2k is a semi-centralized file sharing protocol and network. Shareaza supports the eD2k protocol. It uses servers that anyone with a static IP can run. It is famous for day long queues, but has TONS of files and forces partial file uploading. [[eMule]] is as of today one of the most used eD2k clients. See [[eDonkey2000]] for more information.
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* '''Fakeaza''' Our nickname for fake versions of Shareaza, primarily the one distributed from shareaza*com.

*'''FastTrack''' The network that the KaZaA program connects too. It uses a closed protocol and has many design flaws, so it will never be implemented into Shareaza. The FastTrack protocol uses an out of date hash system (uuhash) which can easily result in download corruption. Corrupt files, Fake files and viruses are therefore commonly found being shared on FastTrack.

* '''Firewall''' A software or hardware utility that regulates internet traffic on your computer. A firewall must be configured to allow traffic on network ports.
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* '''G2 Hub''' Computers running Shareaza or other G2 programs can be elected to become Hubs. Hubs connect to a few other Hubs (hereby forming an overlay network structure - Hub to Hub connections are also known as peer to peer connections), and often several hundred leaves. Leaves upload lists of the names and [[SHA-1]] hashes of the files they are sharing, along with some other data to the Hubs they are connected to. When a leaf sends a query through the Hub overlay network, Hubs try to match the query with the files of the leaves connected to them, and send the query on to other Hubs they are connected to. File matches are then returned to the original leaf that initiating the search. Search results are sent back via UDP.

* '''gnutella''' A file sharing protocol and network that was developed by Nullsoft and then stopped when AOL bought Nullsoft. It is one of the first decentralized P2P networks. See [[gnutella]] for more information.

* '''gnutella Ultrapeer (UP)''' Currently (v2.5.1.0) not supported by Shareaza. This is the equivalent of a [[G2]] Hub, but on the [[gnutella]] network. See '''G2 Hub''' for an explanation.

* '''GWebCaches''' Also abbreviated as '''GWCs'''. This is the name of the discovery services for the gnutella and G2 networks. See also '''Discovery services'''. See [[GWC]] for more information.
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* '''Hash''' A set of digits associated with a unique file. Hashes are calculated according to a common algorithm. The [[SHA-1]] hash is a 32 digit SHA (secure hash algorithm) hash of a file which is used to identify it on the G2 network and can also be used to verify that a completed downloaded file has been correctly transmitted. Identical files will have identical hashes. The [[eDonkey2000]] network also uses a unique 32 digit hash number to identify files, but it is calculated using a different method that on the G2 network. BitTorrent clients, before connecting to the tracker, calculate a 32 digit info-hash of the info dictionary of the .torrent file. The client will send this hash to the tracker, and the tracker will then know what file the client wishes to download.

* '''Host Cache''' The Host Cache has four sections: eDonkey Cache, G2 Cluster, G2 Cache and G1 Cache. The G1 cache stores the IPs to known gnutella UPs, the G2 Cache to known G2 Hubs, and the eDonkey Cache to known eD2k servers. '''The G2 cluster doesn't store anything right now.''' See [[Host Cache]] for more information.
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* '''IP''' Internet Protocol address. At any time, every computer system on the internet has a unique IP address, which acts as a unique identifier and allows direct communication to be established between two computers. Shareaza does not hide the IP address of users you are connected to. With the Windows NetStat command line utility it is possible to see the IP of everyone you are connected to. If you wish to see the IPs of other network members instead of their names inside the Shareaza Search, you just need to turn the [[Advanced Setting]] ''Search.ShowNames'' to ''False''.
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* '''Keygen''' A tool that generates a serial number that is often required to be inputted when programs are installed. Normally this number would be supplied in documentation provided by the licensor of the program. It is mostly used to crack illegally traded games and other software, but can also be handy if you want to install your OS on a second computer, or have lost accompanying documentation. The Shareaza forums do not recommend the use of such programs, and any posts discussing them will probably be removed if the keygen in question is to be considered as illegal.
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* '''Leaf''' Leaf mode is one of the two modes a gnutella or G2 client can run in (the other is Ultrapeer resp. Hub mode). Most people run in leaf mode. Leaves connect to several Hubs, which allows the leaves to search the network and find sources for their downloads. Leaves spend their time uploading and downloading files to other leaves.
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* '''Normal Mode''' See '''Basic Mode'''.
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* '''Peer to Peer (P2P)''' A general description for network protocols that establish a direct internet connection between two users, often to share files or to chat. Though originally intended for legal purposes, P2P file sharing programs are often used to share material in an illegal fashion. Many P2P file sharing networks are decentralized (such as [[G2]] or Fast Track), meaning there is not one central server that acts to initially mediate the connection between peers. A [[BitTorrent]] file distribution, which normally uses a single tracker to enable peers to discover one another, is an example of the use of a centralized peer to peer network protocol.

* '''Power Mode''' Distinguished from [[Basic Mode]] by having more options available to users. Power Mode can be selected from the view menu. While in Power Mode, a user can choose a windowed or tabbed interface from the view menu. The advanced section of the [[Shareaza Settings]], and advanced edit options for downloads are only available to users in Power Mode.
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* '''Queue''' If you have a source for a file you want to download, it may happen that this source is too busy to upload the file to you right now. You will then get a place in that client's queue in the same way you line up in a queue to wait for a theater ticket. You'll then have to wait until it's your turn to get the file you want. You can see your position in the queues in the transfer window, if you expand the downloads by clicking on the little '+'. 'Q #32' means that you're at position 32, and 31 other users will get their file before you. [[G2]] sources will also show the total size of the queue. However, most of the time - or at lest when waiting in long queues - more and more users that are in queue positions smaller than your will disappear, as they disconnect or stop downloading the file in question, so you're advancing faster than you if you were waiting in a linear queue. Also, if you're uploading more data to the networks, you will advance faster in queues when downloading than people who aren't uploading that much.
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* ''''raza''' or '''raza''' The forum lingo for Shareaza; it's shortform. Similar to lol or cul8r.
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* '''server.met''' This is the common file name for files containing eDonkey servers. See '''Discovery services''' for further information.

* '''Skin''' Information contained in a .sks-file which alters the appearance or language of Shareaza. There are several default skins that come together with Shareaza. Skins for a Vista and Win7 appearance can be downloaded separately. See [[FAQ.Appearance]] for further information.
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* '''TigerTree''' A hash and and file verification mechanism. See [[TigerTree]] for further information.

* '''.torrent''' A small file with the extension .torrent. The file is usually downloaded from a website by clicking a link. If Shareaza is set as the default [[BitTorrent]] application, and you click on a BitTorrent link, a copy of the .torrent file will automatically be saved in the Torrents directory of Shareaza (which can be set in the [[Shareaza Settings]]). The .torrent file contains various sections (called dictionaries). These include the announce dictionary, which tells Shareaza how to connect to a tracker, and the info dictionary which contains information on the size and position, as well as the hashes of the files included in this torrent. Shareaza - and other BitTorrent clients - can use these hashes to verify that the files being downloaded are correct.

* '''Tracker''' A computer/server running software which keeps track of the internet addresses of people downloading a torrent. BitTorrent clients will use the tracker to get a list of other people down- and uploading the same torrent.
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* '''Ultrapeer''' See '''gnutella Ultrapeer'''.
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FAQ.eDonkey

2010-03-03T04:29:36Z

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==I can't get connected, what's wrong?==

Try the step-by-step [[eDonkeyConnectingGuide|eDonkey connection troubleshooting guide]].

==Where's the Server list?==

To access to the eD2k server list use{{box|F8 > eDonkey Cache}}::or::{{box|View > ''Advanced'' > Host Cache > eDonkey Cache}}

==How can I add server.met's to Shareaza?==

To get into the ''Discovery Services'' view, hit '''F9''' or access it via:{{box|View > ''Advanced'' > Discovery}} [[Image:discovery_1g.png]]
Then, right-click somewhere in that window and choose ''Add Service...''

[[Image:discovery_add_service.png]]

Put your server.met URL into the textbox, set ''Discovey Service Type'' to '''Server.met URL''', and click ''OK''. You can access your newly added server.met now by right-clicking the list entry and choosing '''Query Now'''.

==How can I can stop sharing files that are being download from eD2k?==

You can't stop the sharing of partially downloaded files. This is a big part of why eDonkey works. Shareaza forces partial file sharing when downloading from eD2k sources. ''If you don't want to share partial files, disconnect eD2k and restart Shareaza.''

(?? question/comment: Is this part really true? There is in the settings the option "Share incomplette downloads" (or similar), so if it is unchecked then incomplete donloads (also eD2k!) should not be shared. If this does not work this way, then there should be a warning/comment in settings for users or this part is outdated and not true? How it works really? Or please write here does this option works or not?)

==When I try to import my partial files from eMule/eDonkey it doesn't work!==

Unfortunately, Shareaza cannot import 100% of all partial files from eD2k. It is recommended you shut down eMule to see if it helps the process, otherwise just finish the download in that client.
Alternatively, you may start the download in Shareaza, quit Shareaza and replace the new incomplete file with file you wish to recover and use the [AssumeCompleteReverify Advanced Edit > Reverify] procedure to recover parts and continue the download (to recover more parts, this works best if you have a tiger tree or bitTorrent hash set -- Shareaza doesn't yet understand [http://www.amule.org/wiki/index.php/AICH AICH hash]).

==How can I configure the port Shareaza uses for eD2k?==

Shareaza uses one port for every network it is on. You can change the port from:
{{box|Tools > '''Internet''' > Connection}}There is no advantage to using one port over another.

==How can I export files to eMule? (May or may not work)==

*Preferably use an eMule mod, such as [http://emulemorph.sourceforge.net/ eMule Morph], that has an import parts feature (see the mod section of forum.emule-project.net). This is by far the easiest method.
*Alternatively run both clients, and add your Shareaza as a source to the eMule download. This may require some obvious modifications of the eMule or Shareaza settings to allow connections from local IPs.
*Alternatively, search for the same file in eMule, wait until you get a full source and a little bit has downloaded, then close eMule.
*Go to the eMule temp folder and delete the .part file (Keep the part.met files).
*Copy/rename the partial file that Shareaza downloaded to replace the deleted part file.
*Run [http://emulemorph.sourceforge.net/ DonkeyDoctor] and perform a "Test met" using the part.met file (which is pointing to the renamed file now). DonkeyDoctor will then allow you to apply the corrections for the already downloaded parts to the part.met file.
*Restart eMule and it will resume with the completed sections.

==Does Shareaza support credit systems?==

Credit systems, as seen in eMule, do not require any interaction between clients or servers. When uploading to a client that has a credit system enabled, you aggregate credits only at that one client and only that one client stores your credits. Therefore, Shareaza does not need to support credit systems to aggregate credits.

==Does Shareaza support eMule's Credit System?==

No, Shareaza does not support eMule's Credit System. Shareaza does reward other eDonkey clients with the '''Reward Uploaders''' option enabled by default in the [[Options.Uploads.Queues|Queue Settings]].

The '''Reward Uploaders''' feature gives users who upload to you an additional +10% (default) to the default queue rotation time, so they can download longer before being moved to the end of the queue. You can adjust the bonus percentage by changing the value for ''Uploads.RewardQueuePercentage'' in {{box|Tools > Shareaza Settings... > '''Advanced'''}}

== Does Shareaza have an own credit system? ==
Shareaza doesn't have a sophisticated credit system, yet. However, there is the option to '''Reward Uploaders''' which can be enabled in the [http://www.pantheraproject.net/wiki/index.php?title=Options.Uploads.Queues Queue Settings].

The ''Reward Uploaders'' feature works as follows: Users who upload to you get an additional +10% (default) to the default queue rotation time, so they can download longer before being moved to the end of the queue. You can adjust the bonus percentage by changing the value for ''Uploads.RewardQueuePercentage'' in

Tools > Shareaza Settings... > '''Advanced'''

==Does Shareaza support SecureID?==

No, Shareaza does not support eMule's Secure Identification (SecureID). Shareaza doesn't support Secure Identification, yet.

== How can I Optimize eDonkey (ED2K) network connectivity and results? ==
These are some observations in getting the best out of the eDonkey (ED2K) network using Shareaza.

Your experience with Shareaza in searching, downloading and serving on the eDonkey network is going to be very heavily dependent on the quality of the eDonkey server(s) you are connecting to.

First, you need to make sure Shareaza is connecting to eDonkey servers with a HighID. If for some reason you keep getting LowID connections to eDonkey servers refer to the wiki notes to resolve this problem -> [http://www.pantheraproject.net/wiki/index.php?title=FirewallGuide FirewallGuide]

Secondly, you need to minimize the possibility of fake or spam servers being added to your eDonkey Cache (your active eDonkey sever list in Shareaza). In your "Shareaza Settings -> Networks -> eDonkey" make sure "Receive and update server list from the connected server" is unchecked.

Thirdly, if your connecting to and using the eDonkey network regularly, I strongly recommend you refer to a good eDonkey server list '''site''' like [http://edk.peerates.net/ http://edk.peerates.net/] on a regular basis. This allows you to verify what server(s) is currently the best performing one on the network. I generally choose the one(s) with the most indexed files. You can choose to import the evaluated server list from peerates.net using the link [ed2k://%7Cserverlist%7Chttp://peerates.net/servers.php ed2k://|serverlist|http://peerates.net/servers.php] or refer to the wiki on importing eDonkey server lists into Shareaza -> '''FAQ.eDonkey''' or you can choose to add an individual server manually or by using the "Inject" link provided on peerates.net for individual servers ie. [ed2k://%7Cserver%7C38.107.164.15:4661%7C/ ed2k://|server|38.107.164.15:4661|/]

Fourthly, and this is very useful. Go into your "Host Cache -> eDonkey Cache" and set the server you have identified as the best one as a "Priority Server", deselecting all other listed "Priority Servers". This then ensures that every time Shareaza connects or reconnects to the eDonkey network it will attempt to connect to this server before any other. Basically it helps ensure that your connected to your preferred server at all times.

Connecting to the same quality server each time is important if you’re downloading or searching because you want to have access to the maximum number of files and sources available for the files you’re interested in. Statistically if you've picked the sever on the network with the greatest number of indexed files your chances of doing this are greater.

Also, connecting to this same quality server each time is important if you’re serving files because this same server usually has the most users in the network connected to it and therefore the most potential for creating new sources for the files you’re interested in promoting on the network. Making sure you keep connecting back to the same server is important in serving / promoting files on the eDonkey network as it maximizes potential sources per file and visibility. If you keep connecting to different servers on the eDonkey network then the number of complete and incomplete sources you create of the files your serving are more likely be spread across different users connecting across different servers and not collectively visible on the network, resulting in lower source number and making your files less visible and attractive for download. Files do gain more souces more quickly when connecting consistently to the same highly populated server than otherwise.

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FAQ.Cantdownload

2010-03-03T04:29:23Z

Cyko 01: nav

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''Please refer to the [[Troubleshoot|Troubleshooting]] section of the wiki for detailed information''
==Can't Download Problems==

This can happen because of two reasons:

===1)This may be because of a firewall===

Try out this area of the Wiki for more information on configuring port fowarding: [[FAQ.FirewallsRouters|Firewalls & Routers help]]

===2)This may be because of the Networks you're connected to===

This '''may''' be because you're downloading from the eDonkey2000 (eD2k) network so you need to wait in the large queues. Try to just use Gnutella 2 and/or Gnutella or BitTorrent. You may start downloading faster. IF you do decide to use eD2k you'll have wait hours or possibly days and there will be very long queues. The download will eventually continue, but slowly. Ed2k requires patience. Although eD2k is one of largest networks with many files, this is the way eDonkey2000 is. You can have a lot of eDonkey2000 sources (3000) but rarely download from them because of the queues. Believe it or not but in a race to download a file a download with 20 Gnutella2 clients VS a download with 3000 eD2k clients may end up with the Gnutella2 clients winning. It must be admitted that eMule is, right now, a better ed2k client compared to Shareaza. However, Shareaza has improved quite a bit, and should be able to more closely approach eMule's performance.

==Some Terms you may see==

*'''''Pending''''': Means that you are likely queued on ed2k sources. Use the filter on the lower right of the downloads window to show these sources. It may also mean that your maximum number of connections has been achieved, so you won't be able to start this download yet. It may also mean that you know some sources, but they are too busy to allow you to enqueue -- Shareaza will try these sources again from time to time, or may eventually drop them as they are uncommunicative. (Note that Pending can mean three very different things.)

*'''''Active''''': Means that you are waiting in queue for the file and as soon as the people in front of you are done, it's your turn

*'''''No Sources''''': Means that Shareaza cannot find any sources on the network(s) that you are connected to. Try connecting to more networks or waiting. Also try find more sources, but do not choose this option too often as it is abusive, and could lead to you being banned on ed2k for awhile -- Shareaza searches automatically.

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If you have Windows XP Service Pack 2 it might reduce your file-sharing experience, in this [[Troubleshoot.CantConnect|page]], there are instructions to resolve this problem.

Try also the [[OptimizeDownload|Optimize Guide]]. Also, you can disconnect from eDonkey2000 and clean the eDonkey2000 sources of your downloads. But if you don't find sources, you'll need to connect to it, but it'll be slow.

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FAQ.BitTorrent

2010-03-03T04:29:15Z

Cyko 01: nav

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*[[#connect|How do I connect to BitTorrent?]]
*[[#find|Where do I find files?]]
*[[#share|How do I share a BitTorrent file after it has been downloaded, or reseed?]]
*[[#choked|What does "Choked" mean?]]
*[[#uninterested|What does "Uninterested" mean?]]
*[[#tracker_down|What does "Tracker Down" mean?]]
*[[#firewalled|Does BitTorrent work with firewalled users?]]
*[[#open|How do I have .torrent files open up with Shareaza?]]
*[[#stop|How do I stop .torrent files from opening up with Shareaza]]
*[[#slow|My BitTorrent downloads are slow or don't work at all]]
*[[#other|Help! I have some other problem with BitTorrent!]]
===={{Anchor|connect}}How can I download only selected files from torrent?====
You can do this only with 2.4.0.4 and later versions. Just go to download properties and set priority for unneeded files to None. Other priorities in 2.4.0.4 r8216 are not supported yet.

===={{Anchor|connect}}How do I connect to BitTorrent?====
You do not connect to BitTorrent the same way as other P2P networks. When you download a .torrent file from a Web site, Shareaza will read the information contained in the .torrent file and connect to a mini-network of hosts and central tracker (if used). BitTorrent provides no means of searching for .torrents.

===={{Anchor|find}}Where do I find files?====
You can [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_BitTorrent_sites find .torrent files on web sites]. You can try a search engine such as Google and search for [http://www.google.com/search?&q=torrent torrent].

===={{Anchor|share}}How do I share a BitTorrent file after it has been downloaded, or reseed?====
Leave the download in the downloads window to continue sharing it. When you clear it from the window, Shareaza will stop sharing the file. You can reshare the BitTorrent file by going to Shareaza's Library window and changing to Folder View. Go to the Torrents directory that Shareaza has created and double-click the file you wish to reshare. When the dialog box appears, choose to "seed". If Shareaza fails to reseed the file, make sure the files downloaded through BitTorrent are in Shareaza's library, and also try moving the .torrent file to the parent directory of the files you are trying to seed. See the BitTorrent wiki page for other errors that may come up while trying to reseed.

===={{Anchor|choked}}What does "Choked" mean?====
Choked means that the user is already uploading to four (default) other users.

===={{Anchor|uninterested}}What does "Uninterested" mean?====
Uninterested means that they do not currently have parts of the file you need or you do not currently have parts of the file they need.

===={{Anchor|tracker_down}}What does "Tracker Down" mean?====
Tracker Down occurs when the tracker for the BitTorrent file is overloaded or shut down. It is possible that the tracker is temporarily down and may come back online. Do not cancel the download if you are unsure of the tracker's status. Many trackers are overloaded, and it might be hard for the client to connect to them straight away.

===={{Anchor|firewalled}}Does BitTorrent work with firewalled users?====
Yes, BitTorrent will work even if you are firewalled. The download speeds may be slower because you will not be able to connect to any other firewalled users. It also limits your ability to seed to all users. Try [[FAQ.FirewallsRouters|configuring your firewall]] (:biggrin:).

===={{Anchor|open}}How do I have .torrent files open up with Shareaza?====
Go to {{box|Tools > Shareaza Settings... > '''General''' > Web}} and check the .torrent association box. Hit apply.

===={{Anchor|stop}}How do I stop .torrent files from opening up with Shareaza====
Go to {{box|Tools > Shareaza Settings... > '''General''' > Web}} and uncheck the .torrent association box. Hit apply. Run your BitTorrent program's setup and tell it to take over torrent links. There will be conflicts in .torrent handling if you do not remove Shareaza from handling .torrents first.

If after doing the above Shareaza still is grabbing torrent links, you can edit the .TORRENT file type directly to open with whatever program you desire. Go to the {{box|Folder Options}} control panel or start menu entry, and within the file types tab, choose to edit the .TORRENT file type. Go to the open command, and edit it to select whatever program you wish to be the default handler of torrents. Also edit the DDE application for the open command , or turn off DDE. <<NOTE>>: Some users have experienced Shareaza refusing to "uncheck" BitTorrent link handling in the Shareaza settings. The change will not 'take'. In this case, uninstall Shareaza and then run your other BitTorrent application and set it to take BitTorrent links. Verify in the Folder Options that the TORRENT file type's DDE application is not Shareaza, and the default application to open TORRENT links is the one you want. You can try reinstalling Shareaza and remembering not to check BitTorrent link handling when the QuickStart Wizard is first run.

===={{Anchor|slow}}My BitTorrent downloads are slow or don't work at all====
BitTorrent works best if you can accept incoming connection attempts. (People may try to initiate a connection to you, rather than you to them.) If you have a firewall, you should set it up so that incoming tcp connection attempts on the port Shareaza uses are not blocked while Shareaza is running. If you have a router you should forward incoming connection attempts on the Shareaza port to the local ip of the computer Shareaza is installed on. (Note: BitTorrent doesn't use UDP, only TCP, although other protocols Shareaza supports use UDP, so when you configure your firewall you should also allow incoming UDP messages on the Shareaza port. Similarly when you configure your router, make a rule (in addition to a rule forwarding tcp messages) forwarding incoming UDP on the Shareaza port to the local ip of the computer Shareaza is installed on. For help on port forwarding see [http://www.PortForward.com PortForward.com]. Consider giving your local computer that Shareaza is installed on a static IP address. Refer to the Portforward.com site for details on giving a computer a static IP.) The Shareaza port is the port you have chosen (in the Shareaza Settings-->Internet-->Connection: Port) for Shareaza to listen for connections on. You advertize this port, along with your ip, to the tracker. The tracker passes this information along to other users so that they know which port they should try when they attempt to initiate a connection to you. Other BitTorrent clients use different ports to accept connections on -- this doesn't concern Shareaza's BitTorrent implementation: you do not need to forward any other port for Shareaza to use.

===={{Anchor|other}}Help! I have some other problem with BitTorrent====
Try the [[Troubleshoot|troubleshooting]] or BitTorrent section.
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FAQ.Appearance

2010-03-03T04:28:44Z

Cyko 01: nav

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{{UpdatedPage|2010-02-11|2.5.2.0|}}

This page is there to give an overview over the different ways of changing the GUI (graphical user interface) of Shareaza.

= Languages =
Shareaza has been [[translate]]d into more than 30 languages by the community. Languages are stored in [[skin]] files, similar to the skin files that can be used to change the look and feel of the application. If you wish to help translating Shareaza into your own (native) language, see the [[Translate.Shareaza]] Wiki page.

To change the applied language skin, go to ''Tools >> Choose a Language...''. In case you need to find the language selection functionality once a foreign language has been applied to Shareaza, the ''Tools'' menu is the 3rd menu from the left (and right) side and the ''Choose a Language...'' entry is preceded with a blue-green world globe icon, directly below the picture icon of ''Choose a Skin...'' and above the Windows Live Messenger symbol like icon used for ''Edit My Profile''.

= Skins =
Display [[skin]]s can be used to change the look and feel of Shareaza. See the [[Skinning.Tutorial]] Wiki page if you wish to create your own skin.

== Where can I get more skins for Shareaza? ==
There is a [http://browse.deviantart.com/customization/skins/filesharing/shareaza/?alltime=yes section on deviantART] for Shareaza skins. Or you can check the [http://sourceforge.net/apps/phpbb/shareaza/ Shareaza Forums].

You may also find skins through Shareaza by going to to the search page and selecting Skin for '''Look for this type of file'''. For '''Type''' choose Skin from the drop-down box. You will have to specify your search terms as well. If you just want to try to find all skins available on the network then in the regular search box put "sks" and it will work just fine since all skins should end in .sks. 
[[Image:skin_ser.png]]

== How do I install a skin? ==
Double click the .sks file you downloaded. 
[[Image:skin_installer.png]] 
The Shareaza Skin Installer should pop up; click ''Install'' to proceed.

If you want to start using the skin you just installed, click ''Select Skin'' 
[[Image:skin_installer_select.png]] 
If you decide to do so, Shareaza will switch the skin and display the Skins Settings. Just click ''OK'' and you are settled.

== How do I change the skin? ==
Go to:
{{box|Tools > Shareaza Settings... > '''Skins'''}} Then check the skin(s) you want to use, and click ''Apply''.
[[Image:skin_settings.png]]

= Display Modes =
== What are Simplified, Basic, Normal, Power, Tabbed, and Windowed modes? ==

See the [[display mode]]s Wiki page for information on 3 different views of Shareaza.

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Troubleshoot.Email

2010-03-03T04:23:45Z

Cyko 01: nav

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== Why is Shareaza Sending email? ==

Shareaza is '''not ''' actually sending email. Some firewalls (such as <nowiki>ZoneAlarm</nowiki>) and some antivirus packages (such as Avast) monitor every port used. Port 25 is commonly used by SMTP servers for email. Shareaza has the ability to use a random port every time it is started or the port can be chosen by the user. When you connect to somebody who uses port 25 it is detected by these applications, which think that Shareaza is sending email. This is a bug which lies within these applications and this '''very common ''' false alarm is generated by <nowiki>ZoneAlarm</nowiki>. It is because of these applications' inability to distinguish email traffic from regular internet traffic, which many other firewalls already do. Complain to [http://www.zonelabs.com ZoneLabs] about it, if you like.

== How can I stop Shareaza from using Port 25? ==

The problem more than likely doesn't exist on your computer. These programs think Shareaza is sending email because it is connecting to '''other''' network users who are using port 25, so you probably can't do anything about it.

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Troubleshoot.AudioCodec

2010-03-03T04:23:23Z

Cyko 01: nav

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==Some MP3 files sound glitchy==

There are two possible reasons for this:

*First, the MP3 could be bad. If it glitches in every media player, then it may be a bad recording or encoding. You should simply download a better copy.
*The second reason is that your computer is using the wrong audio codec. This is quite common, since some codec packs will interfere with the settings. To correct this:
**Go to Control Panel > Multimedia > Devices
**Expand Audio Compression Codecs
**Double click on the Fraunhoffer IIS MPEG layer 3 Codec
**Make sure it is enabled, and set its priority to 1

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Troubleshoot.VideoCodec

2010-03-03T04:23:08Z

Cyko 01: nav

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==I can't play a movie file!==

Generally, most problems with video files are caused by bad or missing codecs. A bad codec can crash your system, prevent a picture from appearing, or cause slow and stuttering playback.

==What's a codec?==

It's basically a file that Windows needs in order to play certain video files. Think of it as an interpreter for Windows (which speaks one language) and the video file (which is spoken in another).

==How do I get or update my codec?==

It depends on which type of codec you need. 75% of videos that need a codec are either DivX video files or XviD video files.

{{box|'''Where to download codecs'''
*[http://sourceforge.net/projects/ffdshow '''FFDSHOW'''] (1.93 MB) codec for decoding/encoding many video and audio formats, including DivX and XviD movies. Opensource. '''~~green:Very popular.~~'''
*[magnet magnet:?xt=urn:bitprint:Z4BVWSBCS4K6T26NK7PJMGMTYUJZT3KA.C5US4T5REHVVQGI2DUZM2EAZMJCAM7NP2PKN4HQ&dn=Tsunami_Filter_Pack_3_9_7.exe|Tsunami Codec & Filter Pack] (11.40 MB). It should work well for playing back almost every media file you have (except Real and Quicktime).
*[magnet magnet:?xt=urn:bitprint:FDME7YBFCGIQAKEVZORHESHG7H5J5D7G.DIWRS5EX2JFGVTB3HD5HSWL3EJTIWWGDHY6SHJY&dn=Tsunami_Filter_Pack_3_9_9.exe|Tsunami Codec & Filter Pack - Full version] (15.69 MB)
*[http://www.codecguide.com/download_mega.htm K-Lite Mega Codec Pack] (24.3 MB) It should work well for playing back every media file you have including Real and Quicktime (It includes also FFDSHOW, G-Spot and Media Player Classic). During the installation you can choose the codecs to install.
*[http://www.xvid.org/ XviD] is a popular open source codec.
*[http://www.divx.org/ DivX] is a very commonly seen codec.
*Please also refer to the '''[[Direct Show Filters]]''' Wiki page, for discussion and links to download codecs.
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'''Tools'''
*[http://www.headbands.com/gspot/ G-Spot] is a handy tool to check video files and diagnose missing codecs.
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'''Other Helpful Links'''
*[http://www.videohelp.com/ VideoHelp] has details on codecs, burning movies to VCD/DVD, etc.
*[http://www.divx-digest.com/ Digital Digest] is a video editing website that has codec downloads.
*[http://www.codec-download.com/ Codec-download.com] is a general download site for codecs.}}

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Troubleshoot.CantConnect

2010-03-03T04:22:46Z

Cyko 01: nav

{{Language}}
{{UpdatedPage|2010-02-21|2.5.2.0|}}

== Introduction ==

You probably came here because you can't get Shareaza to connect to some or any of the networks, right? This guide will try to solve all common connection problems, please read and follow the instructions carefully.
{{box|If you have troubles following the instructions here, make sure you don't have any skins enabled. You can disable skins by opening the '''Tools''' menu and selecting '''Shareaza Settings''', then on the left panel, select '''Skins''' and disable all the skins on the right side.

Also, you might wish to switch to [[Normal Mode]], which may cause less confusion. If you're not in Normal Mode you can switch your mode in the '''View''' menu, by selecting '''Normal Mode'''. In other cases, it might be useful to use one of the [[Power Mode]]s to be able to access more advanced settings.}}
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== Network specific connection guides ==
These are connecting guides for the different networks, in case there is a connection problem to only one network and not a general connection problem:
* [[G2ConnectingGuide|Gnutella2 Connection Guide]]
* [[eDonkeyConnectingGuide|eDonkey2000 (eD2k) Connection Guide]]
* [[G2ConnectingGuide|Gnutella Connection Guide]]
'''Please note that you should have read the rest of this Wiki page before passing on to the network specific guides.'''

== The latest version of Shareaza ==

Please, use the latest version of Shareaza, which can always be downloaded on the [http://shareaza.sourceforge.net/?id=download Shareaza download page]. At the time of this writing, the current version is 2.5.2.0. If you have any older version than this, download and install the newest one and try to connect again. Older versions might be missing features used in this guide. To know which version you have, click on '''About Shareaza...''' from the '''Help''' menu.

Installing over an existing version might preserve settings, unfinished downloads, and search windows etc., but some (normally very rare) problems can be solved by uninstalling the old version first and clearing all settings and data files (a so called "clean install")!

'''Important''': Unfinished downloads might become orphans in a different folder! So try the other methods further down first before doing a clean install and you losing all pending downloads and customized settings (i.e. your shared folders, security settings etc.).

== Passing the Shareaza Connection Test ==
Most users who have connectivity problems (on one or on all selected networks) have one thing in common: They do not pass the [[Shareaza Connection Test]] for various reasons. Not passing this test means either that Shareaza can't connect to the P2P networks at all, or that there is at least strongly limited connectivity (because if it doesn't pass the test, it is unable to reach 60+% of the other computers in the networks).

'''Therefore, passing the Connection Test is essential for efficient file sharing!'''

Please refer to the [[FirewallGuide]] Wiki page for more information on the available Connection Test hosts.

== Using XP Service Pack 2 (or similar environment) ==

Windows XP Service Pack 2 (and later versions) limits the number of concurrent half-open connections to a maximum of 10. This reduces the connection establishment performances of Shareaza. You could use a patch provided by [http://www.xp-antispy.org/index.php/en this program] to increase this number (It can be found in the ''Special'' menu under the entry ''Connection Limit''). Afterwards, you will have to change a setting in Shareaza to reflect that your computer can now initiate more connections at once. See [[XPSP2ProbsTweaks|this page]] for the settings. Shareaza should still work okay without this change in your system settings though, but without these settings, the patch does not make much sense.

== Enable the networks you wish to connect to ==

Shareaza has support for three different networks, which are [[G2]] (Gnutella2), [[gnutella]] and [[eDonkey2000]]. Shareaza also supports [[BitTorrent]], which is ''not'' covered by this guide, as it does not have a permanent connection to a network, like the other three networks. In fact, BitTorrent isn't even a real [[P2P network]].

To select the networks to connect to, open the ''Network'' menu in the [[Shareaza Settings]] and then open the ''Gnutella'' or the ''eDonkey'' submenu respectively. There will be two entries named ''"Connect to XX today"'' and ''"Always connect to XX"'', where XX is the network in question. A tick near an entry means that this network is enabled (either only for today, or each time Shareaza starts establishing network connections; if both ticks are missing, this network is disabled). Now make sure the networks you wish to connect to are enabled. You can enable/disable them by checking/unchecking the corresponding menu entry.

== Check if Shareaza is connected ==

Now go to the Home tab, by clicking on the ''Home'' button located on the left of the navigation bar. (Note: If you messed with the navigation bar and now it is missing, you can select ''Home'' from the ''View'' menu or hit Ctrl+H.) The Home tab has a blue panel on the left side, which contains four boxes, the third one is called ''Connection''. In this box, all the networks you have enabled are listed up, together with their connection status. (Note: If you can't see the connection status, then the box is probably collapsed. You can expand and collapse the four boxes by clicking on their title.) This box looks something like this:

[[Image:Connect Pic.jpg]]

This picture shows a user connected to all of Shareaza's P2P networks. If you see the word ''"Connected"'' beside all P2P networks that you wish to connect to, you are connected perfectly. If you see ''"2 Hubs"'' or ''"3 Hubs"'' beside Gnutella2 instead of ''"Connected"'', you are also fine. However, if you see ''"Disconnected"'' or ''"Connecting..."'' beside any of these, then you are not connected yet to that network.

If one (or all) selected networks still do not connect, and you pass the [[Shareaza Connection Test]] (see above) and have read and acted accordingly to what has been said previously on this page, move on to the network specific guides that can be found at the beginning of the page.

[[Category:External Links]]
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Troubleshoot.URINotWorking

2010-03-03T04:22:26Z

Cyko 01: nav

{{Language}}

==If you are trying with Opera==

Opera doesn't handle other links automatically like with Mozilla Firefox and IE, this is a security measure. But you can make it open the links you want. To add the links that Shareaza can handle do this:
*Go to the settings
*If you are using Opera 8, go to Advanced, then go to Programs
*Click on Add, then write "magnet", select "Open with default application" and OK.

Repeat this process for each of the following links: shareaza, mp2p, ed2k, gnutella

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Troubleshoot.URIError

2010-03-03T04:22:13Z

Cyko 01: nav

{{Language}}

'''SYMPTOMS:''' After recently uninstalling Shareaza, I recieve errors when I click [[FAQ.P2PLinks|URI's/P2P Links]] such as <nowiki>ED2K URI's</nowiki> or Torrents. The Error is a Windows pop-up which says something like "Windows cannot find '<nowiki>ed2k:// [...]</nowiki>'. Make sure you typed the name correctly..."

'''SOLUTION:''' You are getting this error because Shareaza set itself as the default handler for that <nowiki>URI</nowiki> type. For example, if you used eMule before Shareaza, Shareaza will set itself as the default handler for <nowiki>'ED2K' URI's</nowiki>. This means when you click <nowiki>ED2K URI's</nowiki>, it will use Shareaza and not eMule. For Shareaza 'taking over' [[BitTorrent]] files, you can solve such problem by deleting or editing the open action for the <nowiki>TORRENT</nowiki> file type in the Windows Folder Options control (please refer to the [[FAQ.BitTorrent|BitTorrent FAQ]]).

You most likely will receive these errors if you uninstall Shareaza. When you uninstall Shareaza, it only removes Shareaza as the default handler. Those Registry keys are flushed. However, your eMule or other client may not reset those settings automatically for you. The most common way to do this is to go into the client's <nowiki>Options/Preferences</nowiki> area and reset the <nowiki>URI</nowiki> default handling settings. You can also try reinstalling the client. Sometimes you'll have to manually edit the registry (rare).

You can also try reinstalling Shareaza, then in the [[Options.Web|General Settings-->Web]], ''uncheck all the file and link associations'', and click OK. Then uninstall Shareaza, and 'rerun your other programs' installers and tell them to take particular links, or otherwise tell them to take those links.

To find out how to reset those settings in another client, such as eMule, please consult that client's support forum.

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Troubleshoot.TorrentStuck

2010-03-03T04:21:11Z

Cyko 01: nav

==Stuck Torrents==

Perhaps a torrent is stuck, or you want to continue the download download in another client. For a single file torrent, you can directly use the incomplete file, along with the .torrent file, a copy of which is kept in the Torrent folder ([[Options.BitTorrent|the path to this folder is shown in the settings]]), to continue the download in another client. For a batch (multifile) torrent, you will have to cut the incomplete file, in which Shareaza keeps concatenated the files making up the torrent. The following procedure shows how to use the BitTorrent file chopper to cut the incomplete file, to continue the download in another client.

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Sometimes torrents on Shareaza will stop, sometimes near completion (see also [[Troubleshoot.MoveError]]). What are the reasons for this?

1) The torrent has stopped because nobody has pieces you need. Sometimes this happens, unfortunately. In this case, you can leave the torrent where it is, and hope a seed appears so you can finish it.

2) The torrent will slow down as there are fewer people with the pieces you need. In this case, the torrent should finish, but slowly

3) The torrent is downloading, but the pieces are failing verification. This can happen if someone is serving bad pieces, or if the pieces are being corrupted before Shareaza receives them. Some routers may corrupt packets if they are in DMZ mode (so set your router, if you use one, to use port forwarding rather than DMZ).

4) The torrent's tracker has gone offline. Sometimes the tracker may come back online, so be patient. You can also change the tracker url (if you know of an alternate tracker serving the same torrent).

5) Shareaza is just stuck :( . If that happens for no good reason. You can continue the download using an alternative client. Shareaza keeps the incomplete file in its incomplete folder, and it keeps a copy of the .torrent file in the Torrents folder. For single file bitTorrent downloads, most clients should be able to verify the incomplete torrent download file in the incomplete folder. For batch BitTorrent downloads, Shareaza keeps the incomplete file in a pack, so you'll need to chop the incomplete file using the BitTorrent temporary file chopper.

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==Process for using the file chopper on Shareaza's incomplete file.==

Download and install one of the file choppers. There is one by SpookyET and one by Pilo. SpookyET's requires that you have the [http://msdn.microsoft.com/netframework/ .NET framework] installed <nowiki>(many computers will have this installed already)</nowiki>.

Download Pilo's Chopper: [http://sure-raza.com/backups/var/upload/pilos_bt_splitter_1012.rar http://sure-raza.com/backups/var/upload/pilos_bt_splitter_1012.rar]

Quit Shareaza, and perhaps make a backup of the incomplete file and sd file. Start the chopper program and point it to the .torrent file (a copy of which shall have been saved in the Torrents directory in Shareaza's directory in ''Program Files'' or in your windows user directory). Point the chopper to the incomplete file, and select a directory to contain the extracted files.

Start another favourite torrent program and reverify that the torrent is complete and verified, or continue downloading.

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==Problems==

'''The chopper complains that it can't read the torrent file'''

''Solution'': This may come about about due to the language of the file names in the torrent. They might not be expressable on your computer's file system. To solve this, edit the torrent file (make a backup first!) using the program [http://krypt.dyndns.org:81/torrent/maketorrent/ MakeTorrent2], renaming the files or paths using characters allowed by the computer <nowiki>(</nowiki>the names chosen are not too important<nowiki>)</nowiki>. Then use the chopper with the edited torrent file.

To reseed or finish the torrent, the original .torrent file will have to be used. This can pose problems since many torrent programs (including Shareaza) cannot reseed batch torrents if the files were renamed. But the program [http://azureus.sourceforge.net/ Azureus] allows the user to point the program to the renamed files on your hard drive, to continue the download or seed.

[[AzureusHelp|Help on using Azureus to continue a torrent]].

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Troubleshoot.Verification

2010-03-03T04:20:51Z

Cyko 01: nav

{{Language}}
{{RecoveredPage|The following content has been recovered from the old wiki. The information provided may be outdated or inaccurate. }}

===My download goes backward!===
==What's up with my download?==

The more you download, the more your download percentage grows. To make sure you don't get corrupt chunks, Shareaza makes a hash check for every bit downloaded and will detect bad chunks. If Shareaza finds a corrupt chunk, it will delete it and try to download that part again. The deletion of the bad chunk will cause the download percentage to go down a bit.

[[Image:trans_tth.png]]
There is a verification line at the bottom of the progress bar, which shows the current verification status. The green parts have been found to be correct. If you get red parts on this line, then Shareaza has detected bad chunks and will redownload them.

==If this happens, is my file still OK?==

Of course. Shareaza makes sure that the download is good before finishing and automatically re-downloads bad chunks. Kazaa, and similar software, do not do this, resulting in numerous corrupt downloads. However, Shareaza can't use this method to repair files that are already corrupt; it only prevents more corruption to happen.

==But my Download keeps erasing and redownloading all the time! Why?==
{{Note|#E8F7FC|The x-ray filter from the shareaza security centre is outdated and is no longer available. '''This section needs to be updated'''}}
It's possible that Shareaza downloads the same corrupt parts from the same source again and again. If this is the case, you might want to try to identify the bad source by watching which part is downloaded from which source (by looking at the colors). This may be a bit difficult to see, but if you happen to identify a source giving away bad data, then right click it and select '''Forget'''. Also you might want to add a ban for the offending IP in the security window (type F7).

There are collections of security rules, which ban several type of bad hosts, including hosts known to upload bad data all the time. It is recommended for every user to install this. Go to the Shareaza Forums. There you'll find more informations about the Shareaza Security Update. For direct download via Shareaza, go here: [http://shareaza-security.puffinhost.com/mainsite// Shareaza Security Update].

It's also possible that Shareaza made an error in judgement. But don't worry, new advanced features make fixing this a snap.
*First, make sure you are in 'Power Mode'. (Menu '''View > Power Mode''')
*Right click on your download and enter the Advanced Edit Panel ('''Advanced > Advanced Edit''').
*Under 'Actions' click on 'Forget Current Verification Status (and Reverify)'. Click 'Yes' at the next dialog.
*Shareaza will reset it's verification data and try to reverify the file.

Last but not least, always update to the newest versions of Shareaza to get the latest bug fixes and improvements.

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Troubleshoot.BytesBits

2010-03-03T04:20:33Z

Cyko 01: nav

{{Language}}

==My Download Speed Seems To Be Displayed Incorrectly==

This is a common misconception. Shareaza displays downloads, uploads and network traffic in bits per second (b/s, bps) by default. Many other p2p clients use bytes (aka. B/s or Bps) as the standard unit of transfer. Bits always have the small "b" and bytes have the large "B". There are 8 bits in a byte.

Of course, a bit or byte is very small - this is why most things are measured in kilobits or kilobytes. Kilo equals a thousand of something, meaning a kilobit is 1000 bits. Same goes for bytes. If you want to measure even farther up, here's a table of prefixes.
{{box|*'''Kilo:''' 1 Thousand
*'''Mega:''' 1 Million
*'''Giga:''' 1 Billion
*'''Tera:''' 1 Trillion (!)}}

*'''Bits:''' Used for internet traffic a lot. For that reason, Shareaza makes this unit the default. For example, a 56k modem can do up to 56 kilobits per second. If you have a broadband connection, it is very likely that you got your speed in kilobits (or megabits) also.
*'''Bytes:''' Most commonly used for file sizes on hard disks and other media. An example is a CD-R- It stores up to 700MB or 700 Megabytes. A Floppy disk usually stores about 1.44 MB.

The units Shareaza displays can easily be changed by going into '''Shareaza Settings > Options > General''' and changing the combo box to either bits/second or bytes/second.

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Troubleshoot.LibraryFileLocation

2010-03-03T04:20:14Z

Cyko 01: nav

{{Language}}

==Download has finished but its not in my library!==

This is usually because of one of the following:

#The file must be hashed before it is added to the library
#The file is being moved from the Shareaza incomplete directory to the completed files directory
#There was an error with Shareaza and the file was accidentally left in the incomplete folder (this problem may be fixed now)
#The file has deliberately left in the incomplete folder due to a problem with moving it to the complete files folder.

'''Note:''' Make sure your download directory is actually in your library! (see [[FAQ.Library]] )

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Troubleshoot.DownloadError

2010-03-03T04:19:58Z

Cyko 01: nav

{{Language}}

==My download's status displays an error==

There are many statuses that a download can have. Some signify problems within your computer, and they will halt your download. More info on Transfer Statuses can be found in the [[FAQ.Transfers|FAQ]].

==What Status Does Your Download Display?==
{{box|*'''[[Troubleshoot.VerifyingStatusStuck|My Download's Status is Stuck on "Verifying"]]'''
*'''[[Troubleshoot.MovingStatusStuck|My Download's Status is Stuck on "Moving"]]'''
*'''[[Troubleshoot.FileError|My Download Displays "File Error"]]'''
*'''[[Troubleshoot.MoveError|My Download Displays "Couldn't Move Download"]]'''
}}

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Troubleshoot.LostDownload

2010-03-03T04:19:41Z

Cyko 01: nav

{{Language}}
{{UpdatedPage|2010-02-19|2.5.2.0|}}

== My downloads have disappeared. How can I get them back? ==

There are two common reasons downloads seem to disappear from the transfers tab:
* Firstly, if the [[Advanced Setting]] ''Downloads.AutoClear'' is set to true/on, completed downloads will be removed after a few seconds. Nothing has gone wrong. The file will be in your library, ready to be used.
* The second reason is that you may have filtered the download out of the list. It's still there, just not showing. [[Image:downloadfilter.png|thumb|317px|right|The Download Filter can be used along with the Download Groups as a way to show only certain types of downloading files.]]If groups are enabled (the tabs along the top) make sure you are viewing the ''''All'''' files group. Additionally, check the ''''Filter'''' options on the bottom left to make sure all downloads are displayed.

If neither of these things have happened, and a download that you started has disappeared from your list, you may have lost the download. Losing your downloads usually happens when an unexpected crash or shutdown occurs, and data is improperly written to the hard drive. It is very rare for this to happen. Shareaza writes backup files to prevent it. It may also happen if you have down or upgraded Shareaza. Especially a downgrade makes you loose all active downloads if the storage format has been changed since the version you have downgraded to.

However, even if a download has been lost, it may be possible to recover it. Users who have lost their downloads and want to get them back may try the methods below:

{{box| '''Preferred Method:'''
* Use the built-in ''[[AssumeCompleteReverify|Assume 100% Complete and Reverify]]'' feature of Shareaza.
This is a small feature built into Shareaza that can be used to recover any downloads that have been lost. It is reasonably simple, and has a very high rate of success. It can also be used to import partials from other applications.}}

{{box|'''Alternate Method:'''
* [[DonkeyDoctorSolution|Use Donkey Doctor and eMule to recover your downloads]]
This solution uses a small application called 'Donkey Doctor' to recover your downloads. This is an alternate method, provided in case the first option does not work. It is more complicated and is less likely to succeed. Furthermore, it can only be attempted on files from the [[eDonkey2000|eD2k network]].}}

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Troubleshoot.FontSize

2010-03-03T04:18:23Z

Cyko 01: nav

===Changing the font and font size===
==Editing the Registry==

Add the following values to the registry under the key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Shareaza\Shareaza\Fonts

String values:
"DefaultFont" = Tahoma
"PacketDumpFont" = Lucida Console
"SystemLogFont" = Tahoma

Dword value:
"FontSize" = 11 (choose Decimal not Hexadecimal)
This is not size in pixels, it is in logical units and corresponds to font size 8.

You only need to set the font names if you have a particular font that you would like to use. If you just want to change the font size then you only have to add the "FontSize" value. You can try various size fonts but Shareaza doesn't accomodate sizes much larger than its default. The max size that can reasonably we used with the Tahoma font is about 13 or 14.

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Troubleshoot.CantSortDownloads

2010-03-03T04:18:07Z

Cyko 01: nav

{{Language}}

==I can't sort the downloads by file size, progress, etc... anymore==

A lot of users complained about Shareaza 1.8.10.8 not allowing to sort the download window by clicking on the column headers anymore, as it was possible in earlier versions. This feature has been back in Shareaza since version 2.1, but it's disabled by default. If you want it you need to enable it again, as follows:

{{box|Go to the Shareaza settings and select 'Advanced'. ''Note: The advanced settings are not available in 'Normal Mode'. If you're in normal mode, then switch to 'Power Mode' from the menu '''View'''.'' In the long list of advanced settings, look for '''Downloads.SortColumns''' and set it to 'True'. That's it, but you will need to restart Shareaza for the change to take effect.

Optionally, you can also enable '''Downloads.SortSources''', which will automatically sort all sources of a download so that the current transfers are at the top, followed by the queued sources in queue position order.}}
==Why was this feature removed in the first place?==

The short answer is: The code which handles the download list has been rewritten for better performance. So it's not a feature having been removed, it's an enhancement made to those lists. Unfortunately, the sort feature has not been rewritten for the new code yet, so it was not possible to sort these lists anymore. This feature is now back, but it still uses a considerable amount of resources, especially for very long lists.

If you want a longer answer, here is what Mike (the developer) said on the Shareaza Forums:

{{box|'''Mike:''' Previous versions of Shareaza used a standard Windows control for displaying the list of downloads and uploads. This worked well if there were not too many downloads/uploads in the list, and if you kept the downloads collapsed. It didn't work so well if there were many downloads/uploads, or if downloads were expanded to show a few hundred sources. A lot of processor time was required to prepare the necessary data from the download/upload systems in a form that the list views could use. I was okay with this when it only made the GUI slow down, but for some people it was also affecting transfer performance because it kept various resources locked much of the time, leaving them unable to function properly.

I decided at that point that something needed to be done to bring the downloads/uploads views up to speed, so that you could use them any time, with many thousands of sources or transfers visible, without slowing down the application or affecting performance. (A similar upgrade was done for the search/browse file lists back in version 1.2.0.0 or so, a long time ago now)

The new downloads and uploads views perform MUCH better, and offer amazing performance improvements to anyone with a large number of downloads (or uploads), often rendering the application usable again.

So when you say "Isn't a new release supposed to be only progress?", I would say that this is in fact very important progress. I'm much happier now that the downloads and uploads views are not massive black holes of CPU time.

The news views are efficient because they cut out the middle-man and directly access the downloads/uploads systems within Shareaza. Because there is no middle-man to reformat the information, what you see in these lists is exactly what Shareaza sees: Downloads are shown in the order that Shareaza processes them, from highest to lowest priority. Uploads are shown in queue order, with actively transferring files first, followed by those waiting in queues in the correct order.

For some users this works fine: seeing the downloads in priority order is reasonably natural, and a download can be given a higher priority simply by dragging it higher on the list, and vice-versa. Others miss the ability to sort downloads by filename, to more easily locate a file, by progress to see which are closest to completion, or by status to see which are active and which are not. These are all valuable tools, so it is likely that these functions will return at some point in a slightly different form.

Anyway, my point is that it's not a case of me saying "well I know, I'll just remove some random features for this release and see if I can piss some people off" -- it is actually a result of creating and installing far superior downloads/uploads views with widespread benefits. It would be great if the new views immediately did everything the old ones did, but when that isn't possible you have to prioritize and do the most important things first.}}

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Troubleshoot.HighCPU

2010-03-03T04:17:50Z

Cyko 01: nav

{{Language}}

==How can I reduce the CPU Usage of Shareaza?==

Shareaza has many features and an excellent GUI. But sometimes, depending on how you use it, it can slow down your computer. The way to fix this is to disable certain features that can tax a system. Note: The Solutions use the default skin, so if you don't see what is described here, disable the skin and try again.
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*'''Stage Your Downloads and Searches:''' With slower machines, it's best not to run many programs at once. Same concept goes for Shareaza and "its" tasks. Try not to do more than 5 searches at once (You can have them open, but stopped) and don't download too many files simultaneously either (15+). This could actually improve overall performance on downloads and searches. If you have too many downloads in the transfer window, try pausing some of them. To pause a download, right click it and select 'Pause'. You can resume it later via the same menu.
*'''Limit Downloads with too many sources:''' Some very popular files happen to have a huge number of sources. For example you can easily find several thousand sources for the Shareaza installer. When downloading such files, Shareaza must be limited to not connect to too many sources at once, because every download connection needs some CPU and RAM. If this gets to be a problem, reduce the ''"Maximum transfers"'' and/or ''"Transfers per file"'' in the settings.
*'''How many files are you sharing?:''' If you are sharing a large amount of files, such as over 200, then you could could be experiencing a high amount of CPU resources. This is because keywords from all of your files are sent to your Hubs. When a user searches for something on the network, and you have a file with that keyword, then you are queried. So, the more keywords (or files) you have, the more queries you will recieve. The more queries you recieve, the more resources it takes for Shareaza to handle them.
*'''Hashing:''' Shareaza [[FAQ.Library|hashes]] files when it first sees them. This may take up CPU and hard drive usage for the first few times you run it if you have a large collection of files. The only solution is to wait it out. Shareaza has two hashing modes: One mode hashes slowly, taking care not to use too much of your CPU; this is the default mode. The other mode is to hash as fast as possible, eventually consuming all CPU power and considerably slowing down all other programs. You can switch between the hashing modes in the Home Tab in the 'My Library' box. (Available only while Shareaza is hashing.)
*'''Shareaza verifies large downloads:''' Shareaza verifies every single bit it has downloaded, to be sure it didn't get bad data. For large file, this process may take a long time to complete and since this is a hashing process as well, it uses CPU power. Wait for this process to terminate.
*'''Firewalls:''' Shareaza can occasionally experience high processor usage during heavy traffic if a software firewall (like ZoneAlarm) is heavily inspecting packets. The easiest solution is to add Shareaza to the firewall's trusted list, bypassing the inspection. This is only recommended if the firewall is causing high processor usage in Shareaza.
*'''Close Unnecessary Windows:''' Things like the Security Panel can take up lots of resources if you have it open, especially if you have a lot of content in it. Just close it after you're done using it. Same goes for search windows, transfer windows, host cache, etc. Some code will be added in the future to optimize the viewing of windows, however.
*'''Restrain Your Search:''' Shareaza doesn't include a limit on how many search results you can get, so you may get so many that it will seriously affect preformance on some computers. The best things to do are either search for specific terms (therefore reducing the results) or clicking 'Stop' when you have gotten the amount of content you want. If you're done with searching, then close the search window.
*'''Minimize Shareaza:''' If you are waiting for a download to complete, or just sharing files with the Shareaza community, it is not necessary to keep Shareaza maximized all the time. Try closing all open windows you don't need (searches, transfers, host cache) and send Shareaza to the tray. If you don't have Shareaza set up that way, go to the [[Options.General|General Options]] [[(Options.General|Shareaza Settings > General > General]]) and configure the 'Tray' options to what you want.
*'''Do not run as a hub:''' As a hub, Shareaza will use most of its resources to maintain network traffic and hence uses a lot of bandwidth, CPU and RAM. To prevent this, force Shareaza to run as a leaf node, by disabling ''"Allow this node to become a hub."'' in the settings. [[Options.Gnutella|Read more about becoming a leaf]]
*'''Too many security rules:''' If you have a huge number (>1000) of security rules in the security window (press F7 to open it), then Shareaza may use a lot of CPU time for matching every incoming and outgoing connection against those rules. Unfortunately, this code is not optimized for a huge numer of rules, yet. Using the Shareaza Security Update is no problem, you can find it on the forum.
*'''Disable unnecessary networks:''' The more networks you connect to, the more resources are required to maintain the connection to the different networks. If you don't need a network for some time, try disconnecting from it.

==Windows XP Tips==

You can lower system resources by turning off visual effects. To do this:{{box|Press: Windows Key + Break (or right-click '''My Computer''' and select '''Properties''')
In the '''Advanced tab''', click on the '''Performance Settings''' and select '''Adjust for best performance'''.}}

==Process Priority (Windows 2000 and XP Only)==

If you're using Shareaza and like to have it run in the background while you do other tasks, depending on your computer specifications you may notice annoying delays because of the level of CPU usage that the Shareaza process is consuming. This is especially true if Shareaza is currently searching the network or creating hashes of your shared files.

A solution for running Shareaza in the backround for long periods of time without serious performance degradation for other programs is to reduce the priority of the Shareaza process from Normal to Below Normal. This can be done easily from the Task Manager within Windows. To change the priority, do the following:

* Open the Task Manager by one of a couple methods: CTRL+SHIFT+ESC, right-click the taskbar and choose Task Manager, or press CTRL+ALT+DEL, then choose Task Manager.
* Go to the Processes tab and find the '''Shareaza.exe''' process.
* Right-click on the process and choose Change Priority > Below Normal.
* Read the question Windows asks and choose the response you're comfortable with.
* Close the Task Manager.
Shareaza will continue to use this priority setting until the program is restarted.

If you want Shareaza everytime to start at a lower priority, you can write a simple batch file:
{{box|@echo off
cd "C:\Program Files\Shareaza\"
start /BELOWNORMAL "C:\Program Files\Shareaza\Shareaza.exe"}}
'''Obvious Note:''' By lowering the priority of the Shareaza process, the performance of Shareaza will be decreased while other programs are running. Simple uploading and downloading of a few files shouldn't see a huge hit, but if you're hashing your files or are searching the networks, then the time to complete these activities will be increased.

'''Warning:'''
While you will most likely not have any problems with changing the priority setting of a process, there is the possibility that your system may become unstable and require a reboot. It's worth noting that I have never had any problems by ''lowering'' the priority of a process.

Be careful to avoid changing the priority to anything higher than Normal. These settings will NOT give you better performance in Shareaza. Setting the priority to High or Realtime will most likely cause your system to become completely unresponsive and will require a hard reboot to regain control.

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Troubleshoot.InstallErrors

2010-03-03T04:17:32Z

Cyko 01: nav

=== Errors that may prevent installation from completing===
These errors may sometimes be presented when upgrading from an old version of Shareaza to a newer version after some system changes, or if the user made some invalid configuration changes and then upgraded.

{{Anchor|createdirectory}}
====Unable to create directory====
When upgrading from a previous version that has an invalid paths stored in the registry, A message may be displayed and setup exists.
{{box|
[[Image:installcantcreatedir.gif]]

Setup was unable to create the directory "P:\Program Files"
Error 3: The system cannot find the path specified.
}}

* One solution may be to uninstall shareaza and do a clean installation
* If you wish to upgrade your installation then check for a matching path under '''HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Shareaza'''
For example the '''TorrentPath''' key might point to an incorrect location under '''HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Shareaza\Shareaza\Download\'''

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Troubleshoot.MultipleRouters

2010-03-03T04:16:45Z

Cyko 01: nav

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= Using more than one router with Shareaza =
== Description ==
We have noticed that an increasing number of users seem to be in a situation where they are using two routers chained after each other. This is a situation that makes configuring the routers for Shareaza quite a challenge, as you have to set up two devices, make sure they don't conflict with each other's DHCP settings, etc.

Chaining two routers after each other is not a recommended situation, for a few reasons. The biggest reason being that setting up a network like that isn't something the average user can do without encountering serious problems.

However, there are some reasons why you might want to do this:
* Your modem uses NAT (which means it's essentially a combination of modem/router) and only has one or two ports, which isn't the sufficient amount for your network.
* You ran out of ports on your first router, and bought another one (with or without wireless internet).

== Solutions ==
=== Avoid buying a second router in the first place ===
Instead, look into buying a hub,switch or access point. (All three have the same functionality, as far as this guide is concerned). Or, replace your old router with a new one with more ports.
This might not be such a good idea financially, though:
* in the case of access points, they're usually just as or more expensive than wireless routers
* You might consider buying a router so you can easily replace your old one if it dies
So, the next solution might be attractive:

=== Use your router as a hub ===
This is possible, at least with some models (Linksys WRT54G family, Netgear WGR614v2, ...), to use them as a hub, instead of as a router. This involves some trickery with the settings (turning off DHCP), and sticking the cable that normally goes into WAN into the regular PC ports (so you lose one port you could use for something else then, unfortunately). A picture says more than a thousand words, so here is an [http://kbserver.netgear.com/images/1496_diagram.gif example configuration with a NetGear WGR614v2] [http://kbserver.netgear.com/kb_web_files/n101496.asp (full explanation here)].

This is the recommended solution! (if your router supports it).

=== Double NAT ===
If none of the above works for you, you have to set up [[port forwarding]] twice (or if you're sadistic and decide to chain 3 routers, three times, etc). It is doable, but you have to know what you're doing. Let's consider the following situation:
* Your external (public) Ip address is 83.15.x.53
* You run Shareaza on its default port, 6346
* We're assuming both routers use the 192.168.x.x range (some use 10.x.x.x, others even 172.16-30.x.x)

First, you [[FAQ.FirewallsRouters|configure]] your first router with port forwarding to some address (use 192.168.0.2 for now, you can change it later). If you already know what address the other router has, use that instead. Make sure it's static, and that the network mask is 255.255.255.0.

Secondly, you configure your second router, by going to its page. You make sure the addresses it hands out are in a different subnet than the one it's currently using (IE, use 192.168.'''1'''.2), and configure port forwarding for that router too. So forward port 6346 TCP & UDP to 192.168.1.2, if that's the address of your PC running Shareaza. Use the connection test to make sure everything is OK.

To summarize, let's show the path a packet will follow from the internet to Shareaza (in this example):
Internet -> 83.15.x.53 -> 192.168.0.1 -> 192.168.0.2 -> 192.168.1.1 -> 192.168.1.2

'''WARNING:''' Some users have reported problems with Shareaza while using double NATs. It is highly recommended that you use only one NAT device on your network (most will support around 200 or more computers on the network, i.e. can give IP addresses to that many computers) and have any subsequent routers in the chain running in hub mode (if they support hub mode).

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Troubleshoot.ErrorMessages

2010-03-03T04:15:35Z

Cyko 01: nav

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==General error messages==

Most error messages you see are caused by conflicts with other software. If you see a lot of errors, it might be worth cleaning out your machine. Run a virus scan and a scandisk, then use a [[spyware|SpyWare]] scanner to check your system, and clear out any nasty programs that might be causing problems.

You can also try typing the error message into [http://www.google.com/ Google] and searching for it- this will often uncover useful information.

==This program has performed an illegal operation and will be terminated==

This is a general Windows error letting you know that something really ''bad'' has happened. Of course, it isn't really a very informative message. Again, it's often caused by conflicting software, so try disabling other applications and see if you can find the cause.
If it happens on a regular basis, and does not seem to be triggered by other applications, you might need to capture a DrWatson log to help identify what is going wrong. You should create a log of the problem, zip it, and post it on the appropriate forum.

==troubleshooting==

Try turning off the Shareaza plugins.

Try renaming your incomplete and completed files folder and deleting the library1.dat library2.dat and tigerTree.dat files in the Shareaza's directory.
Shareaza may be crashing due to a specific file in one of those folders. If Shareaza starts up after doing this, then you can try figuring out which file was causing the trouble, by, for example, replacing your incomplete files into the incomplete folder a few at a time, and restarting Shareaza, or resharing several of your directories and checking to see if Shareaza would crash.

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Troubleshoot.LibraryLockup

2010-03-03T04:15:20Z

Cyko 01: nav

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==Shareaza locks up, when Loading the Library==

If Shareaza is still running, close it.
If you can't close it, Open '''Windows Task Manager''' and use '''End Task''' on Shareaza.exe.

Then go to '''C:\Program Files\Shareaza\''' (default).
Open the '''Data''' directory.
Delete (or move) the Library1.dat file. Restart Shareaza.

The Library1.dat file contains information about all the files in your library.

If you installed Shareaza on a PC with mulitple user accounts, the '''Data''' directory may be located at this path:
'''C:\Documents and Settings\{your user name}\Application Data\Shareaza\Data'''

You can always try finding it with Windows' Find program. However, the directory may be 'hidden' so in the find options, be sure to search for hidden files and folders as well!

There is also a '''Library2.dat''' file , but you don't need to delete it.
If it doesn't work the first time, try deleting both.

Lastly you can try reinstalling Shareaza.

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Troubleshoot.Lockups

2010-03-03T04:15:05Z

Cyko 01: nav template

{{Language}}

==I Receive Errors, Blue Screens, Lockups, or Other Crashes While Running Shareaza==

There are many reasons this could happen. It could be related to Shareaza's configuration, a bug in Shareaza, another program on your system, or even maybe a hardware problem with your system. The following are some ways that have fixed the problem.

==Shareaza Problems==

A lot of the time, the problem is in Shareaza, or Shareaza's configuration.

'''Turn off the Plugins and Disable Sharing Preview files'''
Sometimes a plugin may lead to a crash. Turn off the plugins in the plugins section of the settings. If you don't see this section, change to power mode first from the View menu. Sharing of preview files can be disabled in the uploads section of the settings (uncheck ''Share Preview Files'').

'''Download the Latest Version of Shareaza:'''
The [http://shareaza.sourceforge.net/?id=download latest version] of Shareaza includes numerous bug fixes, security enhancements and new features over many of the older versions. This should always be the first attempt in trying to fix a problem.

'''Do A Clean Install:'''
This is the "last resort" option. It will reset your settings and give you a different user hash (erasing any eDonkey credits you have). It usually fixes any issues with corruption, setting misconfigurations, and most everything else.
*Uninstall Shareaza.
*Backup any needed files in your Shareaza folder (Downloads or Incompletes).
*Delete the Entire Shareaza Folder.
*Download a new version of Shareaza from [http://shareaza.sourceforge.net/download/] and install it.
*Reconfigure Shareaza, moving your downloads and incomplete files back to the Shareaza directory if necessary.

==Computer Problems==

If the problem wasn't fixed in the steps above, then the problem is probably something to do with Windows, or your hardware. Please note that we do not offer extended support for pre-release Operating Systems and the like, although you are free to try them. Shareaza only offically supports Windows, so it is doubtful that you can run it very well on other operating systems, but again, you are free to try it.

'''Windows 9x Users:'''
Windows 95 and 98 run on outdated code which only allows them to have 100 simultaneous connections running - Shareaza can use up to a thousand or more, depending how it is configured. This can cause windows to do some odd things such as crash, lock up or disconnect the internet. We strongly reccomend that you upgrade to a more stable and recent operating system, but we realize that some users can't do that. This solution will solve crashes, but it ''will'' make a nagative impact on preformance.
''Note: Windows XP, 2000 and NT users are safe.''
*Start Shareaza.
*Go into the Download Panel of the Settings ([[Options.Downloads|Tools > Shareaza Settings > Internet > Downloads]])
*Change ''''Maximum Transfers'''' to ''''40''''
*Change ''''Transfers Per File'''' to ''''10'''"
*Now go into the 'eDonkey 2000' panel
*Change the ''''Client Link Connections'''' to ''''40''''
*Restart Shareaza

'''Disable Auto Suspend/Standby and Hibernating Features'''
For those of you who keep Shareaza running idle, Windows has a standby or a suspend mode which runs automatically after a set time to save power. Suspending a computer often disconnects it from the internet and may stop certain hardware from working correctly. If you're using Windows, go to: {{box|'''Control Panel''' > '''Power Options'''}}
[[Image:Power Option Properties.jpg]]

Set '''Turn off Hard Disks''' and '''System Standby''' to '''Never'''. You can set any value to your monitor's power settings as it will have no effect on Shareaza or the internet.

'''Router Users:'''
Many Routers support a certain number of connections. If that amount is exceeded, they fail. Shareaza uses as many connections as your internet connection can handle, maximizing preformance.
There are three things that you can do to prevent this:
*'''Configure Your Router''' - Some select few routers can take the heat, and others have different modes (ex. Gaming Mode) which will increase the number of connections it can handle. A good tip would be to upgrade your firmware, which can fix many problems such as this (see your manufacturer's website for help on this).
*'''Increase the Download Connection Throttle''' - This new setting was recently added to prevent router overloads. It delays the time of connection, and distributes them over a larger amount of time. To change it, go to '''Shareaza Settings > Advanced''' and changed '''Downloads.ConnectThrottle''' to 250 ms. You may need to change it to a higher amount if you still get lockups, peaking at about 500 ms. Note: you must be in Power Mode (View > Power Mode) to change this setting.
*'''Get a new router''' - If you've been looking for some reason to buy a new router, this could be it. A midrange router from DLink, Netgear or Linksys are good choices. This is a good fix, but it will put a dent in your wallet.
*'''Configure Shareaza'''- This is a easier option, but it '''will''' cause a hit in preformance.
{{box|'''Shareaza Configuration for Routers'''
*First, find the maximum number of connections your router can handle. There is no test for this, so I suggest contacting the router manufacturer for information. If you just can't, or don't want to, you'll have to guess (255 is a good estimate)
*Start Shareaza
*Go into the Download's Panel ('''Tools > Shareaza Settings > Internet > Downloads''')
*Set Maximum Transfers to '''40%''' of the Maximum Connections allowed by your router
*Set Transfers per File to half of the Maximum Transfers
*Go into the 'eDonkey2000 Panel'
*Set Client Link Connections to '''40%''' of the Maximum Connections allowed by your router
*Restart Shareaza}}

'''Update/Replace your NIC Card:'''
This is a very common source of blue screens. The NIC, for those who don't know, is the card that connects a DSL or Cable modem to a computer. If you have a Broadband Connection, chances are you have a NIC.
Often times, one of them can have trouble handling a certain amount of connections or traffic and collapses under heavy stress. To update the drivers, you must first find out the model and manufacturer. You can do this by going into the Control Panel (Start > Control Panel) <nowiki>[Classic Mode for XP users]</nowiki>, clicking on system, then going into the device manager from the Hardware tab. The NIC is under the "Network Adapters" tree. If you are new to driver updating, go into the
[http://sourceforge.net/apps/phpbb/shareaza/viewforum.php?f=3 Help & Support] section of our forums and post your situation there. Be sure to include the Information you just collected (NIC Card Name, Operating System, etc.), along with info on your crash. A very common culprit is the Netgear FA311, which has been known to fail very often.

'''Update Your Operating System:'''
Sometimes, it is not Shareaza that has the problem- it could be your computer itself. For example, a worm called MSBlaster managed to get in to millions of homes all over the world, and caused a lot of problems. This (and similar occurrences) could cause Shareaza and your computer to go down. Thankfully, there is [http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/ Windows Update]. It provides patches for Windows which could very well fix your bug, and maybe many others. This site is intended for broadband users since there are a lot of large files, and is (unfortunately) only accessible through Internet Explorer. There is an unofficial alternative for non-IE browsers ([http://www.getfirefox.com/ Firefox] and [http://www.opera.com/ Opera]) at [http://windowsupdate.62nds.com/ WindizUpdate].

'''Check for a Virus/Hostile Program:'''
Run a scan for any Viruses or [[spyware|Spyware]] that you may have on your system. Any of those things could cause a problem in Shareaza. To scan your system, we recommend [http://www.grisoft.com/ AVG Anti-Virus], [http://security.kolla.de/ SpyBot S&D] and [http://www.lavasoftusa.com Ad-Aware] - all of which are free.

'''Fixing Winsock and Lsp's'''
Some spyware and adware are known for messing up users' winsock and lsp configurations, here is what can be done about that. Download and run two fixes, [http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm lsp fix] and [http://www.cit.cornell.edu/computer/security/spyware/repair.html winsockxpfix]. Sometimes frequent crashes and instability is caused by corrupted winsock settings and mangled lsp. Note that after running these fixes and rebooting, users of protowall will have to reinstall the protowall driver. Users should also make sure to restore thier system's 'HOSTS' (C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc\HOSTS in 2000/XP/2k3) file as it will be modified, which can cause general network connectivity loss.

'''Other Software:'''
Sometimes Shareaza crashes because of other software that is installed on your PC. In some cases the problem could be solved by changing something in the settings of that software application. For instance, for some virusscanners the Shareaza Incomplete folder needs to be added to the excluded files/folders.
An other option is to disable the software application while you are running Shareaza.
However, in most cases the only solution is to completely uninstall the other application. Examples of applications where this seems to be the only solution are:
* ZoneAlarm 5 --> you can downgrade to the previous version
* Norman Antivirus
* Steganos' Internet Anonym Pro
* Ultra Network Sniffer
* [[FAQ.FirewallsRouters.NVidiaActiveArmor|NVidia Active Armor]]

==Capture a Dr. Watson Log==

If all else fails, then you may in fact have found a bug in Shareaza. They have been known to occur ;). To help fix the problem, try capturing a [[DrWatson|Dr. Watson log]] and posting it to the forum.

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Troubleshoot.ConnectionTrouble

2010-03-03T04:14:09Z

Cyko 01: adding nav template

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== Disable Hub Mode ==

Open the Shareaza settings and select Gnutella ''(Tools > Shareaza Settings > Gnutella)''
* Change Gnutella Network '''Mode:''' to '''Leaf.''' This will lower the number of connections Shareaza makes.

== Set your Upload Bandwidth ==

Shareaza supports its community and uploads at the highest speed possible. However, because of this, your connection may be maxing out, causing very slow internet speeds or none at all. There are some settings that can be changed to fix the problem.

Open the Shareaza settings and select Uploads ''(Tools > Shareaza Settings > Uploads)''
* Click on the ''''Bandwidth'''' box, and type in an amount about '''85%''' of your 'upload' or 'upstream' bandwidth. If you don't know your upstream bandwidth, try the [[BandwidthTesting|Speed Test]].
* Select '''Maximum''' for the Mode.
* Restart Shareaza.

== Windows Users ==

Windows 95 and 98 run on outdated code which only allows them to have 100 simultaneous connections running - Shareaza can use up to a thousand or more, depending on how it is configured. This can cause Windows to do some odd things such as crash, lock up or disconnect from the internet. We strongly recommend that you upgrade to a more stable and recent operating system, but we realize that some users can't do that. This solution will solve crashes, but it ''will'' make a negative impact on performance.

''Note: This also applies to Windows XP, 2000 and NT users.''

Open the Shareaza settings and select Downloads ''(Tools > Shareaza Settings > Downloads)''
*Change '''Maximum Files:''' to '''4 to 10'''
*Change '''Maximum Transfers:''' to '''50 or even lower'''
*Change '''Transfers per File:''' to '''10'''

*Now go to the 'eDonkey2000' settings
*Change the '''Client Link Connections''' to '''40'''
*Restart Shareaza

{{box|If that doesn't help, try to lower these settings:}}
Open the Shareaza settings and select Connection ''(Tools > Shareaza Settings > Connection)''
*Change '''Inbound Speed:''' to '''80% of actual connection speed in KB/s or Kb/s.'''
*Change '''Outbound Speed:''' to '''80% of actual connection speed in KB/s or Kb/s.'''

==Router Users==

Many routers support a certain number of connections. If that amount is exceeded, they fail. Shareaza uses as many connections as your internet connection can handle, maximizing performance.
There are three things that you can do to prevent this:
*'''Configure Your Router''' - Some select few routers can take the heat, and others have different modes (ex. Gaming Mode) which will increase the number of connections it can handle. A good tip would be to upgrade your firmware, which can fix many problems such as this (see your manufacturer's website for help on this).
*'''Increase the Download Connection Throttle''' - This new setting was recently added to prevent router overloads. It delays the time of connection, and distributes them over a larger amount of time. To change it, go to '''Shareaza Settings > Advanced''' and change '''Downloads.ConnectThrottle''' to 250 ms. You may need to change it to a higher amount if you still get lockups, peaking at about 500 ms. Note: you must be in Power Mode (View > Power Mode) to change this setting.
*'''Get a new router''' - If you've been looking for some reason to buy a new router, this could be it. A midrange router from DLink, Netgear or Linksys are good choices. This is a good fix, but it will put a dent in your wallet.
*'''Configure Shareaza'''- This is an easier option, but it '''will''' limit Shareaza's performance.
{{box|'''Shareaza Configuration for Routers'''
*First, find the maximum number of connections your router can handle. There is no test for this, so I suggest contacting the router manufacturer for information. If you just can't, or don't want to, you'll have to guess (255 is a good estimate)
*Start Shareaza
*Go into the Download's Panel ('''Tools > Shareaza Settings > Internet > Downloads''')
*Set Maximum Transfers to '''40%''' of the Maximum Connections allowed by your router
*Set Transfers per File to half of the Maximum Transfers
*Go into the 'eDonkey2000' Panel
*Set Client Link Connections to '''40%''' of the Maximum Connections allowed by your router
*Restart Shareaza}}

==NIC or NIC Drivers may cause Disconnections or Blue Screens==

Problems in NIC or NIC drivers are a very common source of blue screens, and can also be a cause of disconnections from the internet. The NIC (Network Interface Card (or Controller]] is the hardware device in your PC that connects a DSL or Cable modem to a computer. If you have a broadband connection, chances are you have a NIC. If you are unfortunate, your NIC may have trouble handling a certain amount of connections or traffic and collapses under the heavy stress. The result may be a blue screen, or the internet will just stop working until you restart the computer.

To update the drivers, you must first find out the model and manufacturer. You can do this by going into the Control Panel (Start > Control Panel) <nowiki>[Classic Mode for XP users]</nowiki>, clicking on system, then going into the device manager from the Hardware tab. The NIC is under the "Network Adapters" tree. If you have recently updated your NIC drivers (using Windows Update may do this automatically), try rolling back to an older driver, or using a driver on the Windows <nowiki>CD</nowiki> or manufacturer's <nowiki>CD</nowiki> that came with your computer. If you want to update your driver, try the device manufacturer's web site, or the computer manufacturer's website. If you are new to driver updating, and find yourself stuck, go to the [https://sourceforge.net/apps/phpbb/shareaza/viewforum.php?f=3 Help & Support] section of the Shareaza forums and post your situation there. Be sure to include the information you just collected (NIC Card Name, Operating System, etc.), along with information on your crash and how you've tried to resolve it. A very common culprit is the Netgear FA311, which has been known to fail very often.

==Other Solutions==

'''Reset the Bandwidth Monitor:''' Sometimes people set the slider on the Bandwidth Monitor monitor to "MAX", making Shareaza use a lot of bandwidth. If the monitor window is tinted red, then it has been set to MAX. The way to fix this is to drag it back a little and set it to its normal setting (100%). More information is available on the [[Manual.Monitor|Bandwidth Monitor Page]].
'''Still no Luck?:''' Some people report that no matter what they try in the settings, Shareaza will exceed them. Try the [http://www.netlimiter.com/ Netlimiter] program while running Shareaza.

[[Category:External Links]]
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Troubleshoot.Fakefileundeletable/pt

2010-03-03T04:11:29Z

Cyko 01: adding nav with link to appropriate language parent page

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Provavelmente este arquivo falso tem alguns tipos de efeitos sobre o pc, e não estando deletado, alguém o baixa e os arquivos falsos se tornam mais e mais.
A única saída é mudar o nome da pasta de download do shareaza e então você pode deletar a antiga pasta de download com o arquivo falso dentro, então você pode reinstalar o shareaza ou refazer a pasta de download.

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Troubleshoot.Fakefileundeletable

2010-03-03T04:10:07Z

Cyko 01: adding nav template

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Probably this fake file has some kind of effects on the PC, and being not deleted, someone downloads it and the fake files become more widespread.
If you know which file is the fake one you could either try completely closing Shareaza and try deleting the file, otherwise you could use the freeware program called [http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/ Unlocker].
You may also try deleting the file in [http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/boot_failsafe.mspx?mfr=true Windows' safe mode].
A last resort would be the use of an [[spyware|antispyware]] program or [[AntiVirus|anti-virus]] software.

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