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Talk:Ddo.com domain expiration of `12
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SummaryWell, it seems that Turbine-DDO forgot to renew their domain name.. Ooops.. Registrant:
Pending Renewal or Deletion
P.O. Box 430
Herndon, VA. US 20172-0447
Domain Name: DDO.COM
Administrative Contact, Technical Contact:
Pending Renewal or Deletion
P.O. Box 430
Herndon, VA 20172-0447
US
570-708-8786
Record expires on 14-Jun-2012.
Record created on 26-Aug-2004.
Domain servers in listed order:
NS1.PENDINGRENEWALDELETION.COM 205.178.190.51
NS2.PENDINGRENEWALDELETION.COM 206.188.198.51
It is claimed to have been renewed and all good to go; however, the renewal may take up to 48 hours to take effect. If you are a die hard player, this may be unacceptable, and there are some work arounds. First, let's check to see if your ISP has updated their list. This is the best and least complicated patch option. To do this, you must: Then you may try to load the game. If that works for you, stop here and go have fun playing. Otherwise, the next thing to try is to add a pointer to Google's domain which has updated for ddo and may act like a repeater to get you in. To do this: # Copyright (c) 1993-2009 Microsoft Corp. # # This is a sample HOSTS file used by Microsoft TCP/IP for Windows. # # This file contains the mappings of IP addresses to host names. Each # entry should be kept on an individual line. The IP address should # be placed in the first column followed by the corresponding host name. # The IP address and the host name should be separated by at least one # space. # # Additionally, comments (such as these) may be inserted on individual # lines or following the machine name denoted by a '#' symbol. # # For example: # # 102.54.94.97 rhino.acme.com # source server # 38.25.63.10 x.acme.com # x client host # localhost name resolution is handled within DNS itself. # 127.0.0.1 localhost # ::1 localhost 8.8.4.4 # Google 8.8.8.8 # Google Now you will need to press [Ctrl]-[s] → click 'File' ⇒ 'Exit' → {Start} → search for "cmd.exe" → right click → run as administrator → ipconfig /flushdns [Enter] Then you may try to load the game. If that works for you, stop here and go have fun playing. Otherwise, the next thing to try is to add pointers to DDO's servers directly. A warning about this, you WILL want to remove this in a couple days once everything is back to normal (or at least comment it out in case you still have a problem). or you may run into issues again later. To add pointers directly to the DDO servers: # Copyright (c) 1993-2009 Microsoft Corp. # # This is a sample HOSTS file used by Microsoft TCP/IP for Windows. # # This file contains the mappings of IP addresses to host names. Each # entry should be kept on an individual line. The IP address should # be placed in the first column followed by the corresponding host name. # The IP address and the host name should be separated by at least one # space. # # Additionally, comments (such as these) may be inserted on individual # lines or following the machine name denoted by a '#' symbol. # # For example: # # 102.54.94.97 rhino.acme.com # source server # 38.25.63.10 x.acme.com # x client host # localhost name resolution is handled within DNS itself. # 127.0.0.1 localhost # ::1 localhost 8.8.4.4 # Google 8.8.8.8 # Google 74.201.102.11 patch.ddo.com # Patch Server 74.201.102.11 patch-lm.ddo.com # Lamannia Patch Server 74.201.102.13 gls.ddo.com # Game Server 74.201.102.13 gls-auth.ddo.com # Login Server 74.201.102.13 gls-lm.ddo.com # Lamannia Game Server 74.201.102.13 gls-auth-lm.ddo.com # Lamannia Login Server 74.201.102.42 forums.ddo.com # Forums 74.201.103.43 www.ddo.com # Website 74.201.102.43 data.ddo.com # DDO API 74.201.102.43 my.ddo.com # MyDDO Now you will need to press [Ctrl]-[s] → click 'File' ⇒ 'Exit' → {Start} → search for "cmd.exe" → right click → run as administrator → ipconfig /flushdns [Enter] Then you may try to load the game. If that works for you, stop here and go have fun playing. Otherwise, You may just have to wait it out and within a few days it "Should" come back up. If not, then you will have to contact Turbine-DDO support. DiscussionAll post have been moved to the bottom of the page to allow instructions to be placed at the header for correcting the issue with the DDo client and websites. I do apologize for moving you all but the issue at hand is the main concern and i did not delete any post that have been entered. thanks for your cooperation Reikaz
oh and the Lamania is a private server. we dont have the server information for that one just yet so we cant update that on the host file. now on to the real stuff....
For a video guide: http://youtu.be/8G8tVRV4Z3g 1 you'll need to locate your host file under C:/windows/system32/drivers/etc 2 right click on the file called "host" then go to security and hit the edit button 3 in this page click the box for full access then hit apply. 4 OK now that you've done that go to your notepad right click and select open as admin 5 now click file then open and go find that host file again 6 one you have it open you'll see basic info in there 7 if there is nothing in there but the example info then look below all the words to see if there is a list that starts with 127.0.0.1 localhost ::1 localhost 8 if there is then make sure not to copy over any information in there note) you may need to copy the entire file as is and save that under a text document called host file backup. this can be used after your isp has fixed the issue. all you will need to do is copy the information out of it and re post over the information you will soon be adding into the file... 9 either way copy this info into the file underneath the local host ip address 74.201.102.43 www.ddo.com# 74.201.102.42 forums.ddo.com# 74.201.102.11 patch.ddo.com# 74.201.102.13 gls.ddo.com# 74.201.102.13 gls-auth.ddo.com# 74.201.102.13 gls-lm.ddo.com# 74.201.102.13 gls-auth-lm.ddo.com# 74.201.102.43 my.ddo.com# 10 Once you have done this click file then save. close down the client as well as your internet then try to open the launcher client for DDO again everything should be working just fine Side note:: Make sure you do NOT add a # sign at the beginning of the ip address lines or else the dos file thinks you're leaving a comment instead of an actual ip address. If this method doesn't work for you then you're doing something wrong. This is a culmination of all the advice given above condensing it down to step by step instructions for the technologically illiterate people out there. (not being mean but yes there are a few... Thanks for all the comments and enjoy the game everyone Signed, Lord Reikaz Shadowfall Main: Zakier Sever: Argonnesson Guild: Shadowfall Role: Leader/Founder ps. As another side note this may not completley refresh the issue with the website and some editing in that part will need to be done but to log onto the game via the client this information does resolve that issue.
74.201.102.43 www.ddo.com 74.201.102.42 forums.ddo.com --yoko5000 (Contributions • Message) 07:52, June 16, 2012 (EDT)
74.201.102.11 patch.ddo.com 74.201.102.13 gls.ddo.com 74.201.102.13 gls-auth.ddo.com
--yoko5000 (Contributions • Message) 07:56, June 16, 2012 (EDT)
try add a # behind the domain name of every line you add, such as: 74.201.102.11 patch.ddo.com# 74.201.102.13 gls.ddo.com# 74.201.102.13 gls-auth.ddo.com# otherwise the hosts file might get a little confused - Cj Got a response from Turbine support, they are aware of the issue and are working to resolve it as soon as possible. Since it is DNS related caching at ISPs will impact the rate at which it is resolved for different users in different area's. Some users are still able to log in because their DNS record cache has not yet expired. --halindar After making the changes in the host file do you need to restart windows? Do you still use the launcher to enter the game? - 167pilot Make sure your hosts file isn't marked read-only. Some programs such as Spybot S&D mark it as such. Right-click the hosts file -> Properties and make sure the read-only box isn't checked. If it is, uncheck it and hit Apply. Then edit it however you want. It should save the changes then. Just make sure to re-mark it read-only (a good tip anyway). Thank god it worked for me.
What do you mean open it with a text editor? Can this be explained for the computer illiterate? Right click on the file, select 'open as' and choose notepad. By the way you still use launcher to run the game and you do not have to restart the PC. Make sure the file is saved after you do changes in it. --dydzio 127.0.0.1 localhost ::1 localhost 74.201.103.43 www.ddo.com# 74.201.102.42 forums.ddo.com# 74.201.102.11 patch.ddo.com# 74.201.102.13 gls.ddo.com# 74.201.102.13 gls-auth.ddo.com# This is what my file looks like. Using launcher still does not work.. Any ideas? -- 167pilot The Facebook is working, if you want to go read dozens of "The launcher isn't working for me, how do I fix it?" and "Does anyone know why I can't log into the game" type posts: https://www.facebook.com/DDOUnlimited (The Kobold Still Hate you post is priceless) -- AZGreentea for the computer illiterate like me, and/or using windows7/vista:
74.201.102.43 www.ddo.com 74.201.102.42 forums.ddo.com 74.201.102.11 patch.ddo.com 74.201.102.13 gls.ddo.com 74.201.102.13 gls-auth.ddo.com
The above worked for me, i just needed the extra step to open Notebook as Admin first. --Ekeiram An other option may be to add the official nameservers of turbine in your network setting Another option may be to add the DNS server of turbine in your network NS2.DNS.TURBINE.COM 74.201.102.8 NS3.DNS.TURBINE.COM 74.201.102.7 NS1.DNS.TURBINE.COM 74.201.102.19 as shown here [1], but depending where you are this may slow down the connection. --- SisAmethyst (Contributions • Message) 10:03, June 16, 2012 (EDT) looks like its getting resolved. will remove the notice from Home soon. --yoko5000 (Contributions • Message) 11:44, June 16, 2012 (EDT)
Registrant:
Pending Renewal or Deletion
P.O. Box 430
Herndon, VA. US 20172-0447
Domain Name: DDO.COM
Administrative Contact, Technical Contact:
Pending Renewal or Deletion
P.O. Box 430
Herndon, VA 20172-0447
US
570-708-8786
Record expires on 14-Jun-2012.
Record created on 26-Aug-2004.
Domain servers in listed order:
NS1.PENDINGRENEWALDELETION.COM 205.178.190.51
NS2.PENDINGRENEWALDELETION.COM 206.188.198.51
-expired...'nuf said... Here's another tip to get it working for myself.. Where you have: 74.201.102.13 gls.ddo.com 74.201.102.13 gls-auth.ddo.com Underneath it put in this as well: 74.201.102.13 gls-lm.ddo.com 74.201.102.13 gls-auth-lm.ddo.com I had to put those in as well to get my DDO working for Lam. Hope this helps others. -- Skyechang Does anyone know the ip address for my.ddo.com? That is the only part that hasn't been updated after I followed the above directions. -- Jules I have not been able to find this file that I'm supposed to modify, and I have cleared out my internet browser cache/history. Still getting the other 'Ddo.com' domain page. Running Win7, if that makes a difference.--Ardkor (Contributions • Message) @Ardkor: Same here in Germany, showing a host-renewal and deletion site. Might be a bigger issue than expected to get it fixed. Anyone knows, if the recommended editng of the hostfile will work for server Wayfinder also??--Kenni (Contributions • Message)
Computer->C:(or whatever your main hard drive is called)->Windows->System32->drivers->etc Once there, right-click on the hosts file and select "Properties". In properties, select the "Security" tab and select "Edit". Change the permissions for Users to "Full Control". Close the properties screen. Open the hosts file in Notepad and add the above mentioned lines at the end. Once edited, save it and it should be fine. You may still need to wait a few moments and/or close and clear your browser cache. Ague (Contributions • Message) 13:14, June 16, 2012 (EDT) Workaround for Lama?: This workaround only seems to help for the regular client not the Lamania one Hunta (18:35, June 16, 2012 (BST) And a quick update too?I'm still having to use a changed hosts file. However, there was just an update. It didn't help me. Anyone know what's going on?
my simple solutionsorry for my bad english: what i did: go to control panel, web center => click on your connection, TCP/IPv4 properties and use 8.8.8.8 as your primary DNS 8.8.4.4 as your Secondary DNS numbers. This moves you to Google DNS and you can leave that solution in place permanently. Detailed instructions are here:https://developers.google.com/speed/public-dns/docs/using
Another simple solutionPretty much the same as above only use Open DNS. The instructions are here: https://store.opendns.com/setup/computer/ Please note that of the 3 solutions (host file, Open DNS, Google DNS) different people have had success with different options. If one doesn't work, try another. Also note that you need to be on a Windows Administrator account for any of these solutions.
Start/Run/cmd.exe ipconfig /flushdns This clears out data out of your computer which may be stopping your computer from using the new settings you entered
I disagree. The two simple solutions above will not stop anyone from using other internet resources. It is also easy to revert, and is no more a technical solution than yours. In fact, you are asking them to show the files in a temporary directory that by default isn't shown to them because they can make a mess there.
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