er... i cant get into runescape...

[gunshafted]

everty time i enter the client, or the website for that matter, it says that the page cannot be displayed, is anyone else having this problem?

[Pyrokid666]

rs has been giving me problems latly and same with a bunch of friends

[eloi44]

its given me probs like that in the past... but atm im ok

[midge1969]

Happened me to me for a few hours yesterday, couldnt get on at all, very frustrating :?

[Y2g2003]

Usually when I get the Page cannot display deal. I just restart my comp. The problem is usually on my end anyways. My connection times out once in awhile, is my guess.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Try that, if not, I dunno what else to tell you/suggest.

[snap2]

I cant get the server list to come up and the other pages are really slow and ive restarted my computer twice.

[Subse7en]

start - run - type in: ipconfig/flushdns

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

That usually helps @ me, dunno exactly what it means, but it cleans the cache. Usually fixes alot of problems @ me.

[Y2g2003]

Almost forgot to suggest running a spyware scanner. That could help, although I doubt it. Just seems like some certain cookies prevent people from viewing sites.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The flushdns command sounds like a networking command. I'll look it up real quick and edit this post in a few.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EDIT:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The ipconfig /flushdns command provides you with a means to flush and reset the contents of the DNS client resolver cache. During DNS troubleshooting, if necessary, you can use this procedure to discard negative cache entries from the cache, as well as, any other dynamically added entries.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And what I found interesting was:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Although the ipconfig command is provided for earlier versions of Windows, the /flushdns option is only available for use at computers running Windows 2000 The DNS Client service must also be started.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I don't know what OS any of you's are using. But that description right there implies that it can only be used on Windows 2000 (while running the DNS Client service).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Seems like it would work, its just whether you can actually use that command or not.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subse7en, what OS is your computer running on right now? That would answer a lot of things.

[frogact]

My problem was that the world select screen wasn't loading via browser, official client or any other way. This fixed was posted on official.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Start, Run, type ipconfig /dnsflush

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I'm too computer illiterate to knwo what that actually does, but it worked for me and I'm playing again with no problems, which is all I really cared about.

[Y2g2003]

Start, Run, type ipconfig /dnsflush

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I'm too computer illiterate to knwo what that actually does, but it worked for me and I'm playing again with no problems, which is all I really cared about.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*points up* :wink:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Also, anyone who cares to know. That was taken off the Windows 2000 Advanced Server Documentation. Its a networking command. :wink:

[Subse7en]

Xp... Sorry I'm not that knowledged when it comes to advanced Computer stuff. Well, at least not at that aspect. It works for me tho, that's all that matters. :)

[Y2g2003]

Xp... Sorry I'm not that knowledged when it comes to advanced Computer stuff. Well, at least not at that aspect. It works for me tho, that's all that matters. :)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

That description could be out of date, but if it isn't... That just goes to show that not only Jagex isn't in touch with their product. :wink:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If it works, it works. Haven't ran into that problem yet, and hopefully never will.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EDIT: Just to add a little bit more to anyone who would like to know.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On Windows XP if you hit the Run command and then type in "cmd". That will take you into command prompt where the commands are actually done.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And by typing in "ipconfig /?" you can see all the possible commands (including the one Subse7en just shared). They also come with brief descriptions for those who might be a bit hesitant in using the command right away without looking into what it actually does.

[DarkDude]

Tried everything everyone's posted and I'm still having some problems.I kept loading it a few times and got to the world select screen so i'm playing. But I usauly can't get on at all >_

[McGuff1]

I'm a computer programmer and I couldn't get on-line last night for about 20 mins. then once I got on every thing was ok but a little laggy. Something's wrong and it's not just you.

[Subse7en]

Was having some probs again, so I ran an Ad-aware scan and it was solved. So try these 2 things:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Start - Run: "Cmd" - Type: Ipconfig/flushdns

 

 

 

2. Run an adware/spyware scan.

[Jard_Dooku]

Was having some probs again, so I ran an Ad-aware scan and it was solved. So try these 2 things:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Start - Run: "Cmd" - Type: Ipconfig/flushdns

 

 

 

2. Run an adware/spyware scan.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actually it's: ipconfig /flushdns

[Apocalisp]

 

Was having some probs again, so I ran an Ad-aware scan and it was solved. So try these 2 things:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Start - Run: "Cmd" - Type: Ipconfig/flushdns

 

 

 

2. Run an adware/spyware scan.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actually it's: ipconfig /flushdns

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I had the world not loading problem, and i tryed what subse7en wrote, and it worked quite well for me, my OS is xp SP2, if that matters.

[qwerty4242]

start - run - type in: ipconfig/flushdns

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

That usually helps @ me, dunno exactly what it means, but it cleans the cache. Usually fixes alot of problems @ me.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All this does is clear the domain name server cache. So if you are getting a page not found error this won't help. If you are getting a server not found error, this may help. If the page isn't being found or a blank page is being returned, then there is a problem with the web server.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I've been having problems like this for the last 3 days with the runescape site. One minute everything loads fine, the next all the pages are blank or not found, then a few minutes later it is all working again. I don't know which web server they are using, but I know from my own experience running Apache and IIS web servers this is what happens when the server is overloaded with page requests. I'd say they need either more or faster servers.

[Comet2002]

 

start - run - type in: ipconfig/flushdns

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

That usually helps @ me, dunno exactly what it means, but it cleans the cache. Usually fixes alot of problems @ me.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All this does is clear the domain name server cache. So if you are getting a page not found error this won't help. If you are getting a server not found error, this may help. If the page isn't being found or a blank page is being returned, then there is a problem with the web server.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I've been having problems like this for the last 3 days with the runescape site. One minute everything loads fine, the next all the pages are blank or not found, then a few minutes later it is all working again. I don't know which web server they are using, but I know from my own experience running Apache and IIS web servers this is what happens when the server is overloaded with page requests. I'd say they need either more or faster servers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I say they also need more/faster servers...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I sent in 3 queries about this problem that everyone else and I are having and I just got back 3 automated messages. :?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I think everyone should send in a message and see atleast if we get 1 good reponse and to make sure that Jagex is sure of this problem so they can fix it in the near future. :)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Also might have to do with farming being tested in their beta servers... But I doubt farming could be THAT big

[Y2g2003]

First off... if its a server problem, there is no point in going to them about it. Chances are they already know.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Beta server has absolutely nothing to do with this. Especially if its for staff only. They can esily create a small network that hosts the Beta version of the game without it interferring with anything else. Infact they don't even need an internet service to use the Beta version. All they need is connectivity with one another in the office or they can just as easily play the version by themselves (although I'm pretty sure they would test amoungst eachother).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Makes me glad that I normally leave my RS client on all the time and just put my system into sleep mode when I'm done for the night. Lot less pain involved when you don't have to go through all the trouble (or at least just once).

[Ghost-Knigth]

Ya.. It happens sometimes for me too.. :?

[anonymouse_]

Past few days I couldn't load highscores and the game takes ages to start...if it starts at all...

 

 

 

When I do ipconfig /flushdns I get an error:

 

 

 

The ordinal 1001 could not be located in the dynamic link library WSOCK32.dll.

 

 

 

I'm running Win XP sp2

[Y2g2003]

Past few days I couldn't load highscores and the game takes ages to start...if it starts at all...

 

 

 

When I do ipconfig /flushdns I get an error:

 

 

 

The ordinal 1001 could not be located in the dynamic link library WSOCK32.dll.

 

 

 

I'm running Win XP sp2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here is what I've found on it so far. I'm still looking, but I thought I would bring this to your attention.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Don't know how to break this to you but the most common reason WSOCK32.DLL goes loopy like this is if you have a virus called MTX, Matrix, or a variant thereof. These damage the DLL when they insert themelves into it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Scan your system with a current A/V and then unpack a replacement copy of WSOCK32.DLL from your Windows CAB folders. See Microsoft Technical Bulletins Q298436 and Q242191 for more information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Also note... most of these problems I have been reading up on have been on Win2k and nothing else. Have yet to see any actual problems listed on XP. So don't panic so much.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EDIT: First problem/solution I've found for XP (Professional)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"The ordinal 1001 could not be located in the dynamic link library

 

 

 

WSOCK32.dll."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I started getting this message when I tried to run IPCONFIG[Caution: ExecutableFile] from a

 

 

 

command prompt on Win XP Profl. Quite a few people on the web had a

 

 

 

similar problem.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SOLUTION:

 

 

 

Turns out my PATH env variable was messed up. There was a ";" missing

 

 

 

between two of the directory names, probably caused by a poor

 

 

 

installation program.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In the SYSTEM control panel under the ADVANCED tab, click the

 

 

 

"environment variables" button and carefully check the path variable in

 

 

 

the lower section.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Had to look into what he was referring to as far as the "SYSTEM control panel", but its basically just the "My Computer" properties.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To get this up, simple right click on "My Computer" and select "Properties". Then click the "Advanced" tab. Near the bottom will be your Environmental variables. Click that button and it will list everything. Then select the word "PATH" and copy that.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You can PM the path to me and I can look at it to see if there is anything wrong with it. It'll all probably appear to be jibberish in a way. If its anything like mine was, everything is crammed together and hard to read.

[anonymouse_]

^^ I tried the second way, but all the paths seem to be separated with a ";". I don't think I have a virus bc I just scanned my comp a few days ago and I've been getting this error since like forever :?

[Y2g2003]

Wouldn't know what the problem is then, to be honest.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

That is the only solution I found concerning Windows XP at all. Everything else has to do with Win2K (including the first one I have listed).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Highly doubt its a virus, but if you still want to PM the path to me to take a look, I wouldn't mind doing so.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thats about the only other thing I could suggest.