So for the past month or so, I can't get Demonoid to load in FireFox. I have not changed anything but when I type in the address, I just get a blank page . . .??? I have refreshed my settings and still nothing. I can't even pull up the forum page which used to be the back end way of getting in. Running Win XP and Win 7 and have tried on different computers and still nothing . . . Anybody else having this problem? I know there were some issues with them being down, but as of recently, people have been able to log in so I am not sure if there is something in my settings that could be causing the problem. Using Avast, but always have and never had a problem. Can't imagine it is my ISP as I can get on to other sites so I am a bit confused. Any suggestions?

Have you tried another browser to confirm it is FF at fault (adblock/noscript maybe?).

Is there an entry in your hosts file blocking it?

If it's just a blank page I would assume something is blocking the domain from loading.

Check someone hasn't added it to a block list on your router, also try changing your DNS servers, rebooting and trying again.

Try running this command in cmd.



This will flush your DNS cache and force your system to lookup Demonoid from the DNS server. They may have changed IP and although the DNS servers reflect them your computers cache may still be showing the old one and therefore page will not load.

On the other hand I've been experince slowish speeds at demonoid lately so could be a site issue.

Same issue with IE, Chrome and Safari (on Mac). I can't figure out what could be blocking it all of a sudden but not sure of where to look.

I reset my router to factory settings and have cleared out all of my cache and settings and still nothing.




Tried the command and it didn't work either. Slow I could deal with but nothing at all?? . . . that is a bit confusing. When I set up a new hard drive, I was able to pull the page up once and then, it was gone and I have not been able to get it back. I looked at my host file and there was a backup that was quite long that was created by Spybot but I had done that ages ago and the site worked fine.

And, even when I try to pull it up on my cell phone (completely separate from my home connection) I still get a blank page, but I can pull up this site and others . . .

Could this be Demonoid's way of saying they don't want to be friends anymore . . .???

You are spelling it right aren't you

I doubt it but maybe a block list is blocking the site like peer block or something similar?

HAHAHAHAHA . . . . You know, I actually thought of that at first but then the green demon appears in the address bar but the page is just blank. No error no nothing, it's as if the page is loading. I swear I think I have a technological demon inside my house as everything seems to be falling apart at the moment.

I have reset my routers, and the only other option I can think of is to do a clean install but then I will be way pissed if it doesn't solve the problem.

5 computers in my house and not one of them can get to demonoid . . . If someone has access to the admins there, maybe you could check with them to see if they are having some weird issue or, if they could contact me to sort this out?) Would greatly appreciate it.



Only thing running is Avast, windows firewall and Spyware Doctor. Nothing that is blocking IP's . . .

Where is Dr. House when I need him?!?!

If all PC's are being blocked it must be either:

Blocked by ISP

Blocked by router

Blocked by an app install on all PC's

Outdated DNS servers being used on all PC's/router (try openDNS)

Try accessing demonoid via it's IP address http://62.149.24.66/ if that still fails try doing a ping on the IP. If that fails run both these commands in cmd.



The results for both of these should be a list of IP's/hostnames with the final one being demonoids IP/domain name. If it does not end with demonoids ip/domain name then the route your PC takes through the net to get to demonoids server has a broken link somewhere. Unfortunately if this is the case there isn't much you can do about it, it should come back up on it's own or your computer will learn a new route through the net to get to demonoid. TCP/IP protocols should stop this from happening but they are not always fool-proof.

If you can access it via the IP then you have some sort of DNS problem, in which case try switching to OpenDNS and see if that works. If you can succesfully ping demonoid but cannot access it even by IP in browser then something on your system is blocking HTTP access to it.

If it were blocked by my ISP, then wouldn't I get something telling me that I couldn't go there anymore? I don't get an error message or anything, just simply ANYTHING associated with Demonoid produces a blank page . . .?



Trying to use the IP address just gave me a blank page. The ping worked as there was contact with the site, the commands worked as the last one ended with demonoid.com. Still won't show me a page. Honestly, no error or unable to load, just a blank page that says "done" at the bottom . . .

So, is it possible that I need a new router (have a Fritzbox 3270) seeing as the default reset didn't do the trick. Or, could it be Avast (it's the only common denominator on all systems). Oh wait, I tried it on my MAC so no Avast installed there and it still doesn't work which leads me to believe it is either my router or maaayyybbee there is something with connections coming out of Germany? After that, I am at a loss and guess I have to say goodbye to the site (which sucks because I had a very nice ratio and could always find just about any book I was looking for . . . )

No need for new routers if the ping and tracert were working fine then you have some form of software/malware/virus blocking HTTP access to demonoid. I would recommend doing a full virus/malware boot-time scan and if still no joy try preforming a System Restore from the Control Panel and restore back the the last date you could access. This would remove any files it will just remove any config changes on the system that have been made since then.

Okay, going to try that tomorrow and will keep you posted on whether or I not I can get in. I will run my malware/trojan catcher and then do a boot scan and see if that helps with the problem . . . although, why would that affect my MAC?

Try downloading and burning a Linux Live CD like Knoppix or Ubuntu and then try to access the site from there.

It does seems strange that it's effecting both Mac and PC however if you can ping, and the tracert works with both then it's definetly just HTTP access that is being blocked.

Try as deviant said.

Okay, so it is almost midnight and, generally, this would not be an issue except I have to be up in a few hours to work . . . I think I am better off being a SAHM!

Anyway, my ping of the IP address gave me the following:

Pinging 62.149.25.66

Reply from 62.149.25.66: bytes=32 time=61ms TTL=54
Reply from 62.149.25.66: bytes=32 time=58ms TTL=54
Reply from 62.149.25.66: bytes=32 time=58ms TTL=54
Reply from 62.149.25.66: bytes=32 time=58ms TTL=54

Ping statistics for 62.149.25.66:

Packets: Sent=4, Received=4, Lost=0 (0% loss),
Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
Minimum=58ms, Maximum=61ms, Average=68ms

No, I finally got an error code in IE which was an HTTP 500 code (catch-all for everything) but it wasn't blank!! I downloaded Fiddler (but I have no clue how to use it) but it does give me the demonoid address in Red so I am trying to figure out what it means and how to fix it (if possible). So, it does appear that this is an HTTP error that is blocking access although I am still confused as to how this would affect my MAC, unless something is also caught up in my router? I reset the router but I also have an Airport Extreme that the MAC is connected to and a cursory search tells me that IPV6 has caused some problems . . . GREAT more research!!

So, should I bite the bullet and reinstall my OS or do you think that running malware/trojan finder will help me get rid of the problem? It is just weird because it is affecting ALL of my computers that are running different things (XP, Win 7, MAC). I could see it if it were affecting just one system or, maybe, all of the XP systems, but this is a universal probelm which makes me think it might be something else. At first I just thought that the site was down, then, after realizing others are on it, I figured they just didn't love me anymore . . .

I refuse to let this glitch beat me!! Just need to regroup and figure it out . . . with a little help from my fabulous friends

If it was the OS would the problem be only on that PC, not on the entire network?

Try the Live CD. If it works then it shows your network is good, if it doesn't work, then it points away from your PC at fault.

Waiting for Hawke to finish downloading and will try it. Hopefully it will work, otherwise, not sure how to fix an issue with my network . . . that's a new one for me. Thanks for helping me out, what would I do without you guys (and gals)?

Okay, here is the update.

I used HawkPE to check my system, did malware, spyware, trojans, etc. . . defrag and all the goodies. Then, I attempted to log on via FF from the live CD and still had the same problem . . .WTF?!?!

I can get to absolutely EVERYTHING else except Demonoid and that is just bizarre to me. The last time I was able to pull up the page was after I did a restore of my HD on my primary laptop. The motherboard is being replaced now so I have to wait until I get my computer back to try it again (1 week). I think I got to the page before I installed Avast or FF but I can't remember. Anyway, I am going to check that to see if I can load the page then, although I am leaning towards there being something going on with my network connection - although I have no clue what it could be. If I were being blocked by my ISP, why is this the ONLY site? I can get to everything else (even Debbie does Dallas . . . although the Germans love their porn!) just not Demonoid.

In the end, I am going to try again when I get my system back and if it still doesn't work, then I guess I have to say goodbye to them . . . which means I have an account up for grabs!

Thank you all for trying to help me figure this, yet another, weird problem I have encountered. As usual, you all ROCK!!!

Well, may I suggest something?

ensogirl, try accessing Demonoid over a proxy, and then come back and report. I might have a solution by then.

Oh yeah and I nearly forgot. Run the following in DOS and give me the EXACT output.

Just to let you know I have no probs logging on to Demonoid twice a day "morn & eve" so it is either your network or your ISP ' If I read it properly you have 2 comps and both can't access it" yes.?
if you can access every thing else I fell then it maybe your ISP is blocking it.
Though I have had days in a row that I could not access HERE so it could be net congestion in your area " silly but it does happen"

The Live CD rules out a PC fault, which leaves only router DNS issue, router blocklist, or blocked by ISP.

well trying to connect with a proxy would rule out blocked by isp right? hide my ass proxy

ensogirl has already done that and the trace route ended succesfully with demonoid so there is no issues there. She also tracert the IP and pinged both the IP and URL both worked fine. So the issue is something is blocking HTTP (Port 80/8080) access soley to the site. It is possible that one of the servers along the route are causing the block although the is doubtful and usually in that case the network would just re-route.

I think you said you could access demonoid via the IP in a browser ensogirl? If so you can bookmark the IP page and just use that for access until the issue can be resolved. Also definetly give the proxy a try, although just because the proxy fails does not mean anything as whatever is causing could be doing more in depth scans and could still block the use of a proxy, especially if it's a low-security one.

On a final note, would this maybe be better suited in Tech Help now that we have established it is a fault on ensogirl's end rather than demonoids. Should get more dedicated technical help there.

No, I haven't been able to pull it up via the IP, although I did try . . . .

Tried going through a proxy but it still wouldn't load got the following error message:

URL Error (0): An error has occured while trying to browse through the proxy.
Failed to connect to the specified host. Possible problems are that the server was not found, the connection timed out, or the connection refused by the host. Try connecting again and check if the address is correct

Maybe Demonoid won't take it if it is coming from an "unknown" source? This is definitely one of the most bizarre and/or strangest problems I have encountered . . .

There are a couple of things I am going to try, but if they don't work, I will re-post in Technical Help as I think that is a more appropriate place by that time.

Have you tried changing your DNS servers? It could be a fault with your ISP's DNS, switching to another will rule one more thing out.

Okay, this is probably a reaaaallllyy stupid question but, didn't that happen when I reset my router? How do I change my DNS server? I tried using an alternate DNS with OpenDNS but it still didn't work. Trouble shooting my router has been a bit of a challenge as the software is in German so I can figure out most things, but when it gets too technical, I run into problems as I think I know what I am doing but, in the end, not quite sure and my "IT" husband has proven to be quite useless (although in his defense, he works with SAP and doesn't get involved in the "real" world of computers . . .)

I did go in and reset my ISP numbers and DHCP and it still doesn't work. I was able to pull up the demonoid page when I did a restore on my laptop, but then I haven't been able to pull it up on any of the other computers since then. Everything is running different OS's (1 MAC, 2 XP, 1 Win 7 Home Premium and 1 Win 7 Ultimate). The only thing in common with all systems (except MAC) is that they have Avast running. Otherwise, they are completely different. If it weren't happening on the MAC I would say that it is something with windows, but since it's happening on the MAC as well, I can't blame Gates, even though I want to (as I still have a very special form of torture for him . . . .) My primary laptop should be back by the end of the week so, with a fresh HD and system (lost the video card so had to replace the MB), I am hoping that I will get it up again. If so, then I know it is something quirky but I am not so confident it will happen since the MAC is involved . . .

Maybe it's a ghost in the machine that doesn't want me to find the "Squeak-a-long" DVD that goes with the movie? All I want to do is sing "All the single ladies . . . . all the single ladies, put your hand up . . ." with the Chipettes and now, I am forced to . . . do the unthinkable!

Resetting your router won't affect your DNS settings, these are set by your ISP.

When you tried openDNS did you reboot before retrying?

No, didn't reboot before trying . . . I will try it again with a reboot and see if it works then.

I doubt highly that it's a DNS error as the ping and tracert to www.demonoid.com completed so the computer must be able to resolve the IP fine.

I know! That is why I think I must have a ghost in my machine . . . or, in the very least, I am going crazy! This is the most annoying thing to happen and, in the end, it is probably going to be something really simple and stupid that will fix it (at least, that is what I keep telling myself as I hope it will get fixed).

Same here. I can reach Demonoid without issue, so it's not likely a site issue.

Based on your description (affecting multiple devices/platforms/browsers), it's clearly a networking issue. Have you tried doing a cold boot of your router (actually shutting it off)? I'm a big believer in "fresh bits" when network equipment goes awry...

I think one of the servers on the tracert might be blocking access to Demonoid. Try using a VPN like UltraVPN and then report.

Now if one of those servers are blocking access, this should bypass it.

But again.....

Avast is the only common factor. Try disabling Avast and then having a look.

try removeing the router all together. just hook up to the modem direct then if it works you know it is a issue with the router. if it is still not working then you at least know it is not the router. just a thought.

I was able to get in last night but not now. Have no idea what's going on.

It looks like they are down.

http://downforeveryoneorjustme.com/

I think at the moment they are done for their usually updates/maintenance. Happens every month and is usually back online within 24 hours.

I got the same problem as the other guests, mine I know what it is I just don't know how to fix it!
I installed Malwarebites, and i have no clue how to config to let demonoid back in!!

at this point its the site not you but since your a jets fan and a mets fan I couldn't help you anyway GO YANKS!!!!!

noooooooooooooooooooo?!?!?!?!??!?!?!?!?!?!??!?!???!?!?!?!?!??!?!?!??!

According to the image linked to from the IRC it's a simple server issue and the site is fine.

Greenman74, thanks for the this link.

Thanks, everybody. It's good to be able to come here and figure out what's up.

Hopefully, they'll get it sorted soon.

I couldn't and still can't get directly onto the site. I get a "server error 7" or something like that. But this morning all my torrents are working unlike last night. Torrent Freak think BRIEN are behind it and they are half-way through changing their supplier.

Isn't BREIN in the Netherlands? How would that affect torrent site activity on a tracker in Ukraine being accessed in the U.S.?

Incidentally, today, instead of the blank screen I'd been getting (due to server response failure). I got the regular site maintenance announcement. I still can't get in, but that's something at least.

I've just got in to the main site but its taken about 25+ minutes(!!) for it to load. I'm not even going to bother logging in until later as it seems like their servers are struggling big-time, Perhaps its a ddos attack or something? Whatever, I'm sure they'll be back very soon

Well the entire site is down now. Not a maintenance warning. I sure hope it's temporary!

I did find this posted in another forum:

"Demonoid is down for updates and upgrades to see how much the site is used a few bug fixes are being worked on also if anybody was wondering whats going on demonoid is not being sued or anything has nothing to do with the uk goverment eaither just simple updates and maintenance.
site was taken off the hosting doman for the fixes will be back up soon thanks for your patience from all the demonoid staff and members.

Source(s):
Site owner and an Admistrator"

Demonoid has always been very poor when it comes to letting its members know what is going on. I guess you get what you pay for. At least the tracker is back up.

The site started lagging 2 days ago real bad. Ive been getting the can not connect to server message. I have been keeping an eye on my releases and the tracker hasn't went offline that I know of, but the peer reporting was off.

Site is back up although it's running very slow at the moment.