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Title: Error message with newsgroups
Post by: b1rdbrain on May 26, 2012, 07:23:44 PM
Hello,

I've seen several topics about the same problem, but the solution doesn't seem to fit the (new) Avast 5. So i'm going to ask again!

I'm downloading via newsgroups (Eweka via Spotnet). Never had a problem, but since a day the error message pops up saying:

"502 concurrent connection limit in avast! exceeded(pass0, processes:SABnzbd.exe[50]) (502)"

So after browsing a few topics, I found the Avast5.ini file, but  I can't find anything regarding MaxConnections. And when I try to change it, it says its a forbidden action.

Could anyone help me?
Title: Re: Error message with newsgroups
Post by: Asyn on May 26, 2012, 07:27:37 PM
Quote from: b1rdbrain on May 26, 2012, 07:23:44 PM
I've seen several topics about the same problem, but the solution doesn't seem to fit the (new) Avast 5.

We're at version 7 meanwhile. ;)
Title: Re: Error message with newsgroups
Post by: b1rdbrain on May 26, 2012, 07:57:26 PM
Quote from: Asyn on May 26, 2012, 07:27:37 PM
Quote from: b1rdbrain on May 26, 2012, 07:23:44 PM
I've seen several topics about the same problem, but the solution doesn't seem to fit the (new) Avast 5.

We're at version 7 meanwhile. ;)

Oh how time flies, lol.

I've checked it and I have Avast 7 indeed. Guess I was confused about the file "Avast5.ini".

Still, the question remains: How to fix it.
Title: Re: Error message with newsgroups
Post by: Asyn on May 26, 2012, 08:01:51 PM
- Which avast!..?? (Free/Pro/IS)
- Which version..??
- OS..?? (32/64 Bit..? - which SP..?)
- Other security related software installed..??
- Which News-Client..??
Title: Re: Error message with newsgroups
Post by: bob3160 on May 26, 2012, 08:05:14 PM
Maybe this will answer your question:

http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=63272.msg534677#msg534677 (http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=63272.msg534677#msg534677)
Title: Re: Error message with newsgroups
Post by: b1rdbrain on May 26, 2012, 08:06:23 PM
Quote from: Asyn on May 26, 2012, 08:01:51 PM
- Which avast!..?? (Free/Pro/IS)
- Which version..??
- OS..?? (32/64 Bit..? - which SP..?)
- Other security related software installed..??
- Which News-Client..??

Avast  Free v7.0.1426
Windows 7 SP1 64 bit
I also have SuperAntiSpyware running
The news-client is Spot-Net, connections from Eweka.
Title: Re: Error message with newsgroups
Post by: b1rdbrain on May 26, 2012, 08:08:46 PM
Quote from: bob3160 on May 26, 2012, 08:05:14 PM
Maybe this will answer your question:

http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=63272.msg534677#msg534677 (http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=63272.msg534677#msg534677)

I've searched my entire computer for the file EmailShield.ini...it's nowhere to be found.
In another topic they spoke of "Avast4.ini". I found "Avast5.ini" in my Avast install folder, but theres no MailScanner or EmailScanner in the file, and when I try to change it, it wont let me.
Title: Re: Error message with newsgroups
Post by: Asyn on May 26, 2012, 08:10:17 PM
Quote from: bob3160 on May 26, 2012, 08:05:14 PM
Maybe this will answer your question:

http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=63272.msg534677#msg534677 (http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=63272.msg534677#msg534677)

Could help.
@OP: Please read this.
Title: Re: Error message with newsgroups
Post by: b1rdbrain on May 26, 2012, 08:12:39 PM
Quote from: b1rdbrain on May 26, 2012, 08:08:46 PM
Quote from: bob3160 on May 26, 2012, 08:05:14 PM
Maybe this will answer your question:

http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=63272.msg534677#msg534677 (http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=63272.msg534677#msg534677)

I've searched my entire computer for the file EmailShield.ini...it's nowhere to be found.
In another topic they spoke of "Avast4.ini". I found "Avast5.ini" in my Avast install folder, but theres no MailScanner or EmailScanner in the file, and when I try to change it, it wont let me.

Sorry, I found the EmailShield.ini file..what do?
Title: Re: Error message with newsgroups
Post by: Asyn on May 26, 2012, 08:12:48 PM
Quote from: b1rdbrain on May 26, 2012, 08:08:46 PM
...and when I try to change it, it wont let me.

You've to disable avast! self defence..!!
Then change the settings.
Then reenable SD.
Title: Re: Error message with newsgroups
Post by: bob3160 on May 26, 2012, 08:15:39 PM
(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20120526-mhru-89kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20120526-mhru-89kb)
Title: Re: Error message with newsgroups
Post by: b1rdbrain on May 26, 2012, 08:24:05 PM
Quote from: bob3160 on May 26, 2012, 08:15:39 PM
(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20120526-mhru-89kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20120526-mhru-89kb)

That solved my problem! Thanks everyone for the fast responses! :)
Title: Re: Error message with newsgroups
Post by: Asyn on May 26, 2012, 08:24:52 PM
Quote from: b1rdbrain on May 26, 2012, 08:24:05 PM
That solved my problem! Thanks everyone for the fast responses! :)

You're welcome.
Title: Re: Error message with newsgroups
Post by: bob3160 on May 26, 2012, 08:45:23 PM
Glad to help. Enjoy.