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newsgroups

2004-11-19 06:32 pm

for some reason i cant access the newsgroup messages. im using outlook express. i followed the instructions and i just dont know why its not workin. any help is greatly appreciated.

-Vince Rosario

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Reply #1 – 2004-11-20 04:35 am

I can't help, but I can give advice. Give up! I did.

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Reply #2 – 2004-11-20 04:11 pm

Thats hilarious. I guess theres no point in it then.

VR

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Reply #3 – 2004-11-20 07:15 pm

I have struggled with both the newsgroups but have just given up. Outlook Express has abysmal sign-up instructions.

I'll give it another try today, but I'm not optimistic.

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Reply #4 – 2004-11-20 09:05 pm

OK Vince, I think I succeeded.

Essentially, you need to log into the NWC instruction page here:
https://www.noteworthysoftware.com/newsgroup/signup.php

When you've entered your data, you go to the next page, which gives decent instructions.

The most important challenge in Outlook Express is adding a newsgroup. The NWC instruction page you've just come to says:
"For example, in Outlook Express, you start the process from Tools | Accounts. Click the News tab, the Add>News command, then follow the prompts. Make sure to enable the "My news server requires me to log on" option. "

It worked for me.

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Reply #5 – 2004-11-20 10:12 pm

What newsgroup reader are you using? What happened when you followed the instructions? What was the error message?

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Reply #6 – 2004-11-21 08:05 am

Everything worked today, the instructions on your page helped me, big time. I think you explained it to me before, re the original 1.75 newsgroup, but I have been unable to find that message.

I'm able to access both newsgroups now. Thanks, Eric.

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Reply #7 – 2004-11-21 06:34 pm

I should point out that my frustration was with Outlook Express and Grabit, not NWC.

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Reply #8 – 2004-11-22 01:12 am

I think my problem is that my server doesnt like to recieve outside connection from other servers. So i cant connect to the nwcnewsgroup server. Im using a school server that has all tis security crap and stuff. Ill just use this forum cus it already rocks the house. Thanks fellas!

Vince Rosario

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Reply #9 – 2004-11-22 01:55 am

In case you wanted to know what it said here it is:
500 bad authinfo param

Configuration:
Protocol: NNTP
Port: 119
Secure(SSL): 0
Error Number: 500
Code: 800ccc18
yep. i have absolutely no idea what that means. just if theres any competition going post it on the forum or somethin. Thanks.

VR

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Reply #10 – 2004-11-22 03:47 am

If you sit behind a firewall that blocks port 119 traffic, then you will not be able to access any private NNTP newsgroups, including ours.