Can't connect to lobby, no error message

[scouto2]

Windows Version (and Service Packs):
OS Name Microsoft Windows XP Professional
OS Version 5.1.2600
ServicePack 2.0
SystemUp Time 7/15/2008 2:53:11 PM
Internet Explorer Version 6.0.2900.2180
Microsoft DirectX Version 9.0c (4.09.00.0904)
OpenGL Version 5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)
Free Physical Memory 41 MB
Free Page Files 485 MB
Free Virtual Memory 2008 MB
Processor Speed:
CPU Name Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU 2.20GHz
Code Name Model 2, Stepping 9
Manufactory GenuineIntel
Current Clock Speed 2192Mhz
Max Clock Speed 2192Mhz
Voltage 3.3V
External Clock 133Mhz
CPU ID x86 Family 15 Model 2 Stepping 9
Socket Designation Microprocessor
8KB
512KB
RAM:
Description Physical Memory 0
Device Locator DIMM_A
Capacity 256MB
Speed 266Mhz
Manufacturer NULL
Data Width 64bit
Memory Type Unknown
Form Factor DIMM
Total Memory 254MB
Used Memory 214MB
Free Memory 40MB
Memory Usage 84%
Video Card (Make and Model#):
Name Intel® 82845G/GL/GE/PE/GV Graphics Controller
Video Processor Intel® 82845G Graphics Controller
Manufactory Intel Corporation
Video Architecture VGA
DAC Type Internal
Memory Size 64MB
Memory Type Unknown
Video Mode 1024 x 768 x 4294967296 colors
Current Refresh Rate 60Hz
Driver Version 6.14.10.4342
Driver Date 10/19/2005 1:59:12 PM
Sound Card (Make and Model#):
Name SigmaTel C-Major Audio
Manufacturer SigmaTel
Connection Type (Dialup, Cable, DSL, other):
Wireless Internet Connection
Modem (Make and Model#):
Wireless Card, Cisco Systems 2.4GHZ
Router (Make and Model#):
No clue
Internet Service Provider(company name):
Bellsouth (I think)
Location(State/Province/Locality, and Country):
South Carolina/Berkely/Summerville/USA
Installed Mods:
N/A
Problem Encountered at Step #: (read the "What Should Happen" for this step#)
7. You see the Message Of The Day (MOTD) scrolling. AutoUpdates are performed if necessary.
Never Happens
Which Program (ASGS/Allegiance):
Allegiance
What Error Message:
None
Comments (What you tried, description, etc):
Here is the ASGS log:
: scouto2(8)
• Authenticated successfully
• Checking messages
• Return Value: 0
• Displaying messages
• Checking polls
• Return Value: 0
• No polls
• Logged In
• Launching Allegiance
• Active
• Checking In
• Return Code: 0
• Check-in succeeded
• Last Check-in: 7/15/2008 2:58:24 PM
• Checking In
• Return Code: 0
• Check-in succeeded
• Last Check-in: 7/15/2008 2:58:54 PM
• Checking In
• Return Code: 0
• Check-in succeeded
• Last Check-in: 7/15/2008 2:59:24 PM
• Checking In
• Return Code: 0
• Check-in succeeded
• Last Check-in: 7/15/2008 2:59:54 PM
• Checking In
• Return Code: 0
• Check-in succeeded
• Last Check-in: 7/15/2008 3:00:24 PM
• Checking In
• Return Code: 0
• Check-in succeeded
• Last Check-in: 7/15/2008 3:00:54 PM
• Checking In
• Return Code: 0
• Check-in succeeded
• Last Check-in: 7/15/2008 3:01:24 PM
• Allegiance exited with code: x5c9b035fed62d487
• Creating Crashfile
• Beginning Logout
• Closing processes
• Sending Logout Request
• Logged Out


The repeated Check-ins appear to be me repeatedly trying to connect.
When it was working (before my hiatus), it wouldn't ever take more than 5 seconds (literally) on a worse connection. I tried to connect on 5.5 MBPS on 3 bars, whereas I connected on 2.0MBPS with 2 bars before my hiatus, so it is not connectivity.

[ImmortalZ]

Check ins don't have anything to do with your connecting to the lobby with regards to time.

You are saying you don't see the MOTD?

This means Alleg is entirely blocked from the Internet. The MOTD is a simple HTTP request and if that doesn't show up, something is blocking Alleg as an app.

Post your Antivirus/Firewall here.

[pkk]

Check if IE is in offline mode...

[scouto2]

I use windows firewall, and it is not locked. Also, oddly enough, IE is not even on this machine, and I never even deleted it, I guess I will have to redownload it.

[ImmortalZ]

Yeah. You need IE, useless as it is.

[~Plexis~]

I just go the r4 update and now I can't login. It says something about dl not being completed, which I know it stopped on its own. When it tries to continue the update all the sudden allegiance stops responding. I've tried dling allegiance and reloading it...the same this happens everytime.

[Grimmwolf_GB]

Plexis, open a new thread, read the "read me first post".

[scouto2]

Woohoo! Didn't need to download IE, the shortcut just got corrupted somehow, and as it turns out, IE was on work offline. You guys may now close and lock this topic. Thanks guys.