Problem downloading torrents from TVChaos UK: HTTP error 403

[starbit]

Hi

I started having a problem with torrents from TV Chaos UK on Friday evening. All torrents are showing 'HTTP Error 403' and therefore will not connect.

I hadn't changed any settings nor changed my utorrent program so it's a bit of a mystery as to why it's happening. I also need to confirm I'm not a robot through CAPTCHA each time I go to their website, which I didn't have to do before.

Is anyone else experiencing the same problem? Anyone know of a solution?

I've also been seeking help in their forum and have tried the following from suggestions there:

 

+ reset the modem

+ clearing cookies associated with the website

+ changing http to hxxp in the tracker announce

 

I'm not using a VPN. Another torrent site which I regularly use is working o.k. I use True cable as my ISP.

 

Would appreciate any suggestions.

Thanks

[rhythmworx]

What you are doing is illegal and you can be prosecuted for it, wherever in the world you are

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTTP_403

[starbit]

Thanks for taking the time to reply rhythmworx - perhaps we should just have this thread closed then.

 

[KittenKong]

53 minutes ago, rhythmworx said:

What you are doing is illegal and you can be prosecuted for it, wherever in the world you are

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTTP_403

 

403 errors have nothing to do with illegal content. The error refers to access permissions at the server level.

 

Usually seeing such errors on a site/page one has previously used just means that something is temporarily out of order, and waiting a few hours will probably see it fixed.

 

The MIB will not be calling round to pursue the matter.

[starbit]

Cheers KittenKong.....I'll wait a little longer.

[JaiMaai]

which version of utorrent are you using? tvchaos blocks certain versions. 2.2.1 seems to be the version they like.

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[starbit]

Hi JaiMaai

 

Good thought but I'm using a compatible version of utorrent - 1.8.2

 

Thanks for the suggestion

 

[Ginkas]

Just checked the site.

All works as normal, downloaded a couple of programmes without any problems.

[starbit]

Thanks Ginkas

 

I've got a feeling it's something to do with my specific connection. Tried rebooting/resetting my modem as one of the options to get a new IP address but that didn't work.

 

I'll just keep being patient.

[Crossy]

Yeah, I successfully downloaded a file from TVc no issues.

[sniffdog]

What? Downloaded a file? That is highly illegal.


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[starbit]

Thanks Crossy.....I'm still trying other options. I'll report back when/if I find a solution.

[Phuket Man]

You can always try a different client.

I am downloading from UK Chaos with Bit Torrent with no problems.

http://www.bittorrent.com/

[Oxx]

Rather than posting here, why not use the TVChaos forums?  Far more likely to be au fait with any problems in this area.

[starbit]

Cheers Phuket Man and Oxx.

 

Phuket Man, I think the client is o.k. but thanks for the suggestion'.

 

Oxx, I've asked in their forum too but no solution from suggestions there yet. I thought it might be a Thailand specific problem and that's why I posted here also.

 

Thanks to you both.

[trd]

How do you get an invite code? I used to have an account with the The Box before that closed. The interface looks just like it. Are the same people behind it.

[starbit]

Just want to report that as suddenly as my problem came it has now disappeared.

 

I did contact the ISP and they changed my IP address, so perhaps that had something to do with it but I can't be sure.

 

Thanks for those of you who offered suggestions. Very much appreciated.

 

Best regards