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[Branch ~dcplusplus-team/dcplusplus/trunk] Rev 2184: Help updates
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revno: 2184
committer: eMTee <emtee11@xxxxxxxxx>
branch nick: dcplusplus
timestamp: Sat 2010-07-17 20:37:34 +0200
message:
Help updates
modified:
help/faq_activemode.html
help/faq_different_icons.html
help/faq_whyactive.html
help/get_started.html
help/settings_connection.html
help/settings_general.html
help/window_search.html
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=== modified file 'help/faq_activemode.html'
--- help/faq_activemode.html 2009-11-20 18:39:52 +0000
+++ help/faq_activemode.html 2010-07-17 18:37:34 +0000
@@ -73,7 +73,7 @@
href="http://whatismyip.com"; target="_blank" class="external">WhatIsMyIP.com</a>. </li>
<li>Active mode should now be working. For checking or troubleshooting if you have properly
forwarded the port(s) to DC++, use <a
- href="http://www.canyouseeme.org"; target="_blank" class="external">www.canyouseeme.org</a>. Make sure DC++ is open. Then, from the site, enter in the port you're forwarding and click Check. If everything has been properly set up, the site should say Success. If you get an error message in red, then you need to double-check the port forwarding on the router, DC++ settings and possibly your <a href="http://www.dslreports.com/faq/dc/3.1_Software_Firewalls"; target="_blank" class="external">software firewall</a> settings. </li>
+ href="http://www.canyouseeme.org"; target="_blank" class="external">www.canyouseeme.org</a>. Make sure DC++ is open. Then, from the site, enter in the port you're forwarding and click Check. If everything has been properly set up, the site should say Success. If you get an error message in red, then you need to double-check the port forwarding on the router, DC++ settings and possibly your <a href="#firewall">built-in</a> or <a href="http://www.dslreports.com/faq/dc/3.1_Software_Firewalls"; target="_blank" class="external">3rd party software firewall</a> settings.</li>
</ol>
<p>You may find detailed how-to guides with screen shots for various router models at <a
href="http://www.portforward.com/routers.htm"; target="_blank" class="external">www.portforward.com</a>. There is a huge list of models there, click on your model name,
@@ -102,26 +102,33 @@
<p>Besides normal file transfers DC++ is capable of <a href="settings_certs.html">secure</a> (<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secure_Sockets_Layer"; target="_blank" class="external">SSL encrypted</a>) way of receiving and transmitting files on ADC hubs. If you plan (or required) to use this feature and you <i>use DC++ in active mode with manual port forwarding</i> you should forward one more port for SSL handshake. You must choose and forward another free port between 1024 - 65535 for TLS which is <b>different than the one(s) you use for TCP and UDP</b>. In the port forwarding rule you should set the protocol type to <b>TCP or Both</b> for the TLS port. Finally you must put the port number to the TLS field in <a href="settings_connection.html">Incoming connections settings</a> to be able to download from users who have secure transfers enabled.</p>
-<h2 id="firewall">Windows XP?</h2>
+<h2 id="firewall">Troubleshooting Windows built-in firewall</h2>
+<p>The firewall component included in recent Windows operating systems is enabled by default. While it does not offer a plethora of options, its suitable to use by itself for protection. If its enabled and you have problems accessing the Internet with DC++ the best practice is to check for and delete existing exception(s) for DC++ then let the operating system properly readd it at next start of DC++ application. To do this, close DC++ and
+<ul>
+ <li><u>in Windows XP Service Pack 2 & 3 or Windows Vista</u>:
+go to Control Panel -> Windows Firewall -> Exceptions Tab. Select DC++ and click Delete.
+ </li>
+ <li><u>in Windows 7</u>:
+go to Control Panel -> Windows Firewall -> Allow a program or feature through Windows Firewall. Select DC++ and click Remove.
+ </li>
+</ul>
+Start DC++ again and if a firewall popup window appears asking permission for DC++, click Allow.
+</p>
+<p>If the above doesn't help its wise to enable logging of packets that the firewall drops for troubleshooting DC++ (or any other applications') access. To do this,
<ul>
- <li><u>Service Pack 1</u>:
-Its strongly recommended that you do not use the SP1 firewall and
-instead use a third party one.
-Make sure to disable the XP firewall if you do choose this option. If
-you really must use it, then check out <a
- href="http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/ports.asp";
- target="_blank" class="external"> this guide</a> on how to set it up.</li>
- <li><u>Service Pack 2 or 3</u>:
-The firewall in SP2 & SP3 is a lot more robust than its original incarnation.
-While it does not offer a plethora of options, its suitable to use by
-itself for protection. Its wise to enable logging of packets that the
-firewall drops for troubleshooting applications. To do this, go to
-Control Panels -> Windows Firewall -> Advanced Tab -> Security
-Logging -> Settings. Enable <i>Log
-Dropped Packets</i>. The log file is located at:
-C:\WINDOWS\pfirewall.log. Here's a complete guide <a
+ <li><u>in Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or 3)</u>:
+go to Control Panel -> Windows Firewall -> Advanced Tab -> Security Logging -> Settings. Enable <i>Log
+Dropped Packets</i>. The log file is located at: C:\WINDOWS\pfirewall.log</li>
+ <li><u>in Windows Vista</u>:
+you can find the firewall logging properties at Start Menu -> All Programs -> Administrative Tools -> Windows Firewall with Advanced Security -> Windows Firewall Properties -> Profile tabs -> Customize button under the Logging section under each of the profile tabs. You can also specify the path of the log file there.</li>
+ <li><u>in Windows 7</u>:
+go to Control Panel -> Windows Firewall -> Advanced Settings -> Monitoring -> Firewall. You can browse the firewall events here in great detail.</li>
+</ul>
+</p>
+<p>
+Here's a complete guide of <a
href="http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/smallbusiness/prodtech/windowsxp/cfgfwall.mspx";
- target="_blank" class="external">How to Configure Windows Firewall on Windows XP SP2 & SP3</a>.</li>
-</ul>
+ target="_blank" class="external">How to Configure Windows Firewall on Windows XP SP2 & SP3</a> which seems to be largely apply to Windows Vista as well.
+</p>
</body>
</html>
=== modified file 'help/faq_different_icons.html'
--- help/faq_different_icons.html 2008-12-02 17:11:32 +0000
+++ help/faq_different_icons.html 2010-07-17 18:37:34 +0000
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@
<dt>Blue</dt>
<dd>DC++ user (identified on 1st direct connection to this user)</dd>
<dt>With Bricks</dt>
- <dd>User is unconnectable (both peers are in passive mode)</dd>
+ <dd>User may not connectable (both peers are in passive mode)</dd>
<dt>With Key</dt>
<dd>User is an Operator</dd>
</dl>
=== modified file 'help/faq_whyactive.html'
--- help/faq_whyactive.html 2009-03-08 18:02:33 +0000
+++ help/faq_whyactive.html 2010-07-17 18:37:34 +0000
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
<body>
<h1>Why do I need active mode?</h1>
<p>
-In passive connection mode, DC++ will only make outbound connections to other users. All searches will be sent through the hub, and search results will be returned through the hub as well. DC++ will return a maximum of 5 search hits for a passive user. <b>Passive users cannot download from other passive users.</b> <u>Passive mode is an extra strain on hubs, so please do not use it unless you must</u>. To find out what DC++ users are in passive mode in a hub check their <a href="window_hub.html#userlistcolumns">tag in the list of users</a>. Passive users will have M:P in their DC++ tag.
+In passive connection mode, DC++ will only make outbound connections to other users. All searches will be sent through the hub, and search results will be returned through the hub as well. DC++ will return a maximum of 5 search hits for a passive user. <b>Passive users may not able to download from other passive users.</b> <u>Passive mode is an extra strain on hubs, so please do not use it unless you must</u>. To find out what DC++ users are in passive mode in a hub check their <a href="window_hub.html#userlistcolumns">tag in the list of users</a>. Passive users will have M:P in their DC++ tag.
</p>
<p>
That being said, active mode on DC++ will make inbound and outbound connections to other users. While all searches will be sent through the hub, search results will be returned directly from active mode users and through the hub for the passive users. <b>Active users can download from either active and passive users and get more search results.</b> Obviously that means you can <u>connect to a larger group of people</u>.
=== modified file 'help/get_started.html'
--- help/get_started.html 2009-12-03 18:00:30 +0000
+++ help/get_started.html 2010-07-17 18:37:34 +0000
@@ -15,10 +15,11 @@
hubs using the earlier <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Direct_Connect_network"; target="_blank" class="external">NeoModus Direct Connect (NMDC)</a> protocol, but its primary purpose is to be a client for a new generation of
file sharing using a protocol called <a href="http://adc.sourceforge.net/"; target="_blank" class="external">Advanced Direct Connect (ADC)</a>.</p>
-<p>The newest version of DC++ should work well on any modern Windows NT-based
-operating system, including 2000, XP, Vista and Windows 7. Some older versions will run
-on Win9x/ME but using DC++ on these ancient operating systems is neither
-recommended nor supported. As long as it downloaded from the <a href="http://dcplusplus.sourceforge.net/"; target="_blank" class="external">official site</a>,
+<p>The newest version of DC++ should work well on any officially supported Windows
+client operating system, including XP SP3, Vista SP1 and Windows 7. Some older
+versions will run on Windows 2000 or Win9x/ME but using DC++ on these old, discontinued
+and vulnerable operating systems is neither recommended nor supported.
+As long as it downloaded from the <a href="http://dcplusplus.sourceforge.net/"; target="_blank" class="external">official site</a>,
DC++ contains no viruses or adware of any kind. DC++ is free; if you paid for
it, ask for a refund!</p>
@@ -91,7 +92,7 @@
Internet</u> then it's possible that a software firewall is blocking DC++.
</p>
-<p>Newer Windows operating systems (XP with Service Pack 1,2 or 3, Vista and Windows 7) have
+<p>All officially supported Windows operating systems (XP with Service Pack 3, Vista and Windows 7) have
a built in firewall enabled by default. Moreover, almost all anti-virus suites
(Norton, McAfee, CA, Eset, Kaspersky, F-Secure, AVG, etc.) include a firewall
component with their "typical" install method. Because of this, you can still
@@ -100,16 +101,18 @@
<p>If you use Windows XP with third party software firewall installed then make
sure you have the <a href="http://support.microsoft.com/kb/283673"; target="_blank" class="external">internal Windows firewall disabled</a>.
-On Vista and Windows 7 this should be always done by the firewall application.
+On Vista and Windows 7 this should be always done by the external firewall application.
</p>
<p>The easiest way to check if DC++ is blocked is to go the Help/About menu in
DC++ and check if it can download the Latest Version number (bottom box of the
window). A version number should appear in the box soon. If you get error
message instead it means something is preventing DC++ from accessing the
-Internet. </p>
-
-<p>The method for unblocking programs in firewalls varies from product to product.
+Internet.</p>
+
+<p><a href="faq_activemode.html#firewall">Here are some tips</a> how to try to unblock DC++ in the built-in Windows firewall.</p>
+
+<p>The method for unblocking programs in 3rd party firewalls varies from product to product.
Check your firewall's help or manual for instructions. The best practice is to
exit DC++ and remove ALL the rules for DC++ in the firewall configuration. In
most cases the time of next start of DC++ you'll be shown a popup window where
=== modified file 'help/settings_connection.html'
--- help/settings_connection.html 2010-01-31 18:32:24 +0000
+++ help/settings_connection.html 2010-07-17 18:37:34 +0000
@@ -55,8 +55,8 @@
ones. This mode carries some serious limitations:
<ul style="margin-left: 80px;">
<li>only 5 results per user will be returned in response to searches;</li>
- <li>you will not be able to download from other passive users;</li>
- <li>you may won't be able to search and/or download on certain hubs;</li>
+ <li>you may won't be able to download from all (passive) users;</li>
+ <li>you may won't be able to search and/or download on certain hubs (because of their regulations);</li>
</ul>
</dd>
</dl>
=== modified file 'help/settings_general.html'
--- help/settings_general.html 2008-11-13 16:27:41 +0000
+++ help/settings_general.html 2010-07-17 18:37:34 +0000
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
<h2>Personal Information</h2>
<p cshelp="IDH_SETTINGS_GENERAL_PERSONAL_INFORMATION">
This is general information about yourself. The nick is required,
-though it's suggested that you pick the correct connection type as well.
+though it's suggested that you pick the correct upload line speed value as well.
</p>
<dl style="margin-left: 40px;">
<dt>Nick</dt>
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@
<dd cshelp="IDH_SETTINGS_GENERAL_CONNECTION">This drop-down contains a number of common upload speeds (in
MiB/s), please choose the one closest to your own. Do not put
in your download speed; this setting is a measure of how fast a source
-you are likely to be for other users.</dd>
+you are likely to be for other users. This value will be shown for the users on NMDC hubs only.</dd>
</dl>
</body>
</html>
=== modified file 'help/window_search.html'
--- help/window_search.html 2009-11-18 14:36:17 +0000
+++ help/window_search.html 2010-07-17 18:37:34 +0000
@@ -40,9 +40,13 @@
<dt>Size</dt>
<dd cshelp="IDH_SEARCH_SIZE">Filter away files depending on their file size.</dd>
<dt>File type</dt>
- <dd cshelp="IDH_SEARCH_TYPE">Filter away files depending on their file type (extension).
- Not all possible extensions are included in some file type groups. If you search for newer or obscure file types, then it is recommended to use the <i>Any</i> option and include
- the file extension in the search string instead. Options other than <i>Any</i>, <i>Directory</i> & <i>TTH</i> are ignored for searches on ADC hubs.</dd>
+ <dd cshelp="IDH_SEARCH_TYPE">Filter away results depending on their file type (extension) or hash value.<br/>
+ Note: options that specify a certain file type (other than <i>Any</i>, <i>Directory</i> & <i>TTH</i>) will work different on ADC and NMDC hubs as follows:
+ <ul>
+ <li>In NMDC hubs : not all possible extensions are included in some file type groups. If you search for newer or obscure file types then it is recommended to use the <i>Any</i> option here and include the desired file extension(s) in the search string instead.</li>
+ <li>In ADC hubs : all file type groups will filter results using the corresponding configured <a href="settings_search_types.html">Search Types</a> setting.</li>
+ </ul>
+ </dd>
<dt>Only users with free slots</dt>
<dd cshelp="IDH_SEARCH_SLOTS">Filter away files depending on the user's free slots.</dd>
<dt>Hide files already in share</dt>
