Help with FSInn

[jimtownirish 0]

Okay, this is my second post of the day, first thread.  I recently updated my pc.  I have been reinstalling all my programs to get back in the air.  Everything has been going fairly well (other than the directx 10 issue I discussed earlier) but now I have hit a brick wall with FSInn.  I installed everything as usual but now I am unable to physically connect to Vatsim.  I continue to get a timed out error.  I have searched high and low for a solution.  I have installed a windows loopback adapter with no success.  I have also uninstalled and reinstalled FS Copilot 1.7 and FSInn 1.3 with no success.  I have also installed a load server fix hoping it would help.  It did not.  I am beginning to think this is a Windows 8.1 issue although  I have noticed other Windows 8 users having success during my research of this problem.  I am at a total loss here.  I tried signing on to every imaginable server.  That did not work either.  I have played with the settings but still I cannot log on.  Does anybody have any other ideas for me?  BTW, I hope I have posted this thread in the appropriate area.  I have my specs listed in my profile.

[jimtownirish 0]

I have an update to my issue.  Overnight, because crap like this prevents me from sleeping, I decided to dl squawkbox.  I am having the exact same issue.  It is not connecting based on a time out scenario.  I proceeded to turn off my Kaspersky Antivirus and the firewall.  I went as far as to right a new rule for the firewall giving SBox permission.  It still didn't work.  Nothing is working.  My connection is set up with a router using Comcast as my ISP.  I HATE Windows 8 for the record.  HATE IT!!!  Can I just get a f'n start menu??  Anyway, I have read everything I can read, attempted every fix other users have utilized, and I still am unable to connect to Vatsim through FSInn or Squawkbox because I continue to receive a timed out error.  I need to walk away for awhile because the last time I checked, I do this for fun.  It doesn't feel fun right now.

[PIC007 82]

If you are sure you are using the correct IP, then go to the FSInn and SB forums on Vatsim, they will be more help

[Jim Young 2,356]

Down in the Freeware Forum section we have the VATSIM Support Forum.

 

Best regards,