Kazaa Lite doesn't start or crashes right after I start it
1) There is a bug in some old versions of ZoneAlarm Pro that can cause this. Download the latest version of ZoneAlarm.
2) If you are sharing a LOT of files (over 1000), try reducing this a bit.
How can I set up Kazaa Lite for multiple users?
This can be done with the PseudoTrack tool.
Why do some files appear multiple times in My Kazaa?
This happens when both a folder and one or more of its subfolders are on the list of shared folders. When you share a folder, all of its subfolders are automaticly shared too. So just remove those subfolders from the shared list and everything should be working fine again.
Your download folder is also automaticly shared. So do not add that one to the list of folders you want to share either.
I tried to re-arrange the tabs in search/traffic panel, and now some columns are missing?
Open the registry editor [Startmenu > Run > type regedit] and delete the following keys:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Kazaa\Kazaa Lite
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Kazaa\Kazaa Media Desktop
What is a Supernode?
Supernodes are an essential part of the network. When being a Supernode, other users in your neighbourhood will automatically upload to your machine a small list of files they are sharing, whenever possible using the same Internet Service Provider or located in the same region as you. When they search they send the search request to you as a Supernode. This request will also be forwarded to other supernodes. The results are then send back to the user. The actual download will be directly from the computer who is sharing the file, not from you. The download goes from them to the person who wants it, peer-to-peer.
Any computer using Kazaa (Lite) can become a Supernode if they have a modern computer and are accessing the Internet with a broadband connection. Being a Supernode does not affect your performance noticeably.
Is it harmfull for my computer to be a Supernode?
No. Being a Supernode helps other users. Other computers connect to you, and your computer does the searching for them. Your Supernode communicates with other Supernodes worldwide to help other members search the network. The amount of CPU resources that can be used by a Supernode is limited to 10% of the total CPU power available - you will in general not even notice if your computer is functioning as a Supernode!
How do I change my current Supernode?
Simple. Just disconnect and re-connect in Kazaa Lite. This will change the supernode most of the time.
Why do some search results have a gold-colored icon instead of the normal light-blue one?
Those results point to files of content-providers that have partnered with Altnet and Kazaa. These files are usually DRM (Digitally Rights Managed) files. That means it is a demo file or or a file for which you have to get a license (not free) to play or use it.
It is recommended just to not download these files.
How do I block those gold-colored icons?
Use the latest K++ Edition of Kazaa Lite.
For older versions, do this:
Version 1.7.x :
1) Use our supertrick and/or block web access for Kazaa using a firewall.
2) Delete the file 'tsi.db' located in c:\program files\kazaa lite\db\
Version 2.0.x :
1) Use a firewall to block the following IP: 217.116.227.249
2) Delete the file 'tsi2.cab' located in c:\program files\kazaa lite\
I can't delete a file, now what?
That usually means the file is in use.
Try the following things:
- Completely shut down Kazaa and try to remove it again.
- If running Windows XP/2000/NT make sure you have permissions to delete the file.
- Run ScanDisk and try to remove it again.
- Reboot in Safe-Mode and try to delete the file.
- Reboot your computer with a bootdisk and try to delete the file from the command-prompt. You can download a Windows 98 bootdisk here. This bootdisk will work on all Windows versions.
When I put my mousepointer above a file, some details pop up. How can I view these details a bit longer, so I can read them more easily?
Press and hold the Control key when the details pop up.
How can I find/remove the adult filter password?
Go to Start Menu > Run > type regedit.
Go to the key HKey_Current_User\Software\Kazaa\ResultsFilter\Password
There you can read the password.
What are these kind of files: .bin .cue .iso .nfo ?
.bin > This is an CD image. It is a copy of a whole CD.
.cue > This is a small text file with some instructions that can be used by your CD Burning software to burn an .bin file onto a CD-R.
.iso > This is an CD image. It is a copy of a whole CD.
.nfo > This is just a text file. nfo stands for iNFOrmation. These files usually contain all kinds of inforamtion about the release. Like installation instructions. Or a cd-key, which is required by most software/games. You should open these nfo files with Notepad.
What do I do with these kind of files: .bin .cue .iso ?
You can burn them on a CD-R if you have a CD-Writer.
For example in Nero Burning Rom go to File > Burn Image.
.cue and .bin > select the .cue file
only .bin > select the .bin file (use Mode1/2352 for burning)
.iso > select the .iso file
Now all you have to do choose the writing speed, select the Disc-At-Once Write Method, and click Write.
Who is Dummy@Dummy-Net.com ?
When a partial download is created with Sig2Dat, there is at least one user needed to create a valid .dat file. But since there is no know user with that file at that moment, an imaginary user is used. This is Dummy@Dummy-Net.com.
To find any real sources to download this file from, right-click on in it the traffic view and select 'find more sources'.
How to get more search results in Kazaa Lite ?
1. Run regedit: Go to the start menu, click on 'run' and type in regedit
2. Goto: HKEY_CURRENT_USER -> Software ->Kazaa -> Advanced
3. Open MaxSearchResult (right click and select "Modify")
4. Click on the 'decimal' radio button and enter 600
But since search results are now controlled by the supernodes, you may find that this little trick doesn't make much of a difference.
How do I stop that annoying "upgrade to v 2.0.2" message?
1) Install Kazaa Lite 2.0.2
2) Just click 'No' everytime you start Kazaa Lite
3) Install ClickOff