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  1. genophyte

    genophyte Producer

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    nooooooooo i was on page 978 and had 6 tabs of forgotten keys kontakt stuff open
     
  2. Bulgroz

    Bulgroz Ultrasonic

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    On Mac, open Terminal and type the following commands:

    sudo cp /etc/hosts /etc/hosts.sav

    to be sure you have a copy in case of mistake...
    And then:

    sudo nano /etc/hosts

    Then edit the file and save, using the Ctrl+X shortcut (Crtl, not Cmd)
    Add the line anywhere (at the bottom of the file is ok)
    172.67.174.87 audioz.download

    When sister site is back again, do not forget to remove these lines!

    In case of mistake or to rollback, simply type:
    sudo cp /etc/hosts.sav /etc/hosts

    Note for geeks : another IPv4 address can be used : 104.21.80.48. IPv6 addresses are 2606:4700:3036::ac43:ae57 and 2606:4700:3032::6815:5030. Did not try, but I think you can choose any of them (use IPv6 if your connection is IPv6 of course)
    I retrieved these adresses from dnshistory.org
     
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  3. Bulgroz

    Bulgroz Ultrasonic

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    I can see a new update this morning. So either domain name is not dead, or the uploader found a solution similar to ours.
     
  4. Bulgroz

    Bulgroz Ultrasonic

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  5. Amore_de_la_Vida

    Amore_de_la_Vida Rock Star

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    First, I think you should try to empty your browser cache / history.

    Second, try to copy-paste this in a DOS command line window (start menu -> run -> cmd.exe):
    Code:
    ipconfig /flushdns
    One last thing to verify: sometimes, Notepad adds the extension .txt to your hosts file, you have to verify that your file is actually named "hosts" without any extension nor dot (right-click -> Properties).

    Perhaps it could helps?
     
  6. DELTA LABS

    DELTA LABS Noisemaker

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    I wrote a small batch file to autochange the DNS on Windows.

    Use it as admin.

    1. Open Editor as admin
    2. Copy code in it
    3. Save as whatever you like to and put .bat at the end (example: dns_change.bat)
    4. Open as Admin
    5. Scripts runs automatically
    6. Site works

    CODE IN SPOILER

    @echo off
    SETLOCAL EnableDelayedExpansion

    REM Path to the hosts file
    set HOSTS_FILE=%SystemRoot%\System32\drivers\etc\hosts

    REM Line to add
    set NEW_ENTRY=172.67.174.87 audioz.download

    REM Create a backup of the hosts file
    echo Creating backup of the hosts file...
    copy %HOSTS_FILE% %HOSTS_FILE%.bak

    REM Check if the line already exists
    findstr /C:"%NEW_ENTRY%" %HOSTS_FILE% >nul
    if %ERRORLEVEL% equ 0 (
    echo The line is already present.
    ) else (
    echo Adding the new line...
    echo %NEW_ENTRY% >> %HOSTS_FILE%
    )

    REM Flush DNS cache
    echo Flushing DNS cache...
    ipconfig /flushdns

    echo Operation completed.
    pause
     
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  7. AudioTiger

    AudioTiger Ultrasonic

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    The "hosts trick" works for all operating systems: Windows, macOS and Linux.
     
  8. jaydeejoy

    jaydeejoy Newbie

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    172.67.174.87 audioz.download
    when u add it on host file
    works fine in Turkey
     
  9. Lois Lane

    Lois Lane Audiosexual

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    I'm sorry, I take full responsibility for the site being down. I was downloading Omnisphere and in the middle of part 8 I spilled tomato sauce on the keyboard of my computer. It created a feedback loop and charred the server.

    Please forgive me.
     
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  10. stamEC

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    Are you seriously joking?
     
  11. FrankPig

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    For starters, it helps if you have the correct number. You've missed the 1 from the beginning.
     
  12. stamEC

    stamEC Noisemaker

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    The hosts trick works for me too
     
  13. Lois Lane

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    The sauce had lots of garlic and that's what probably put it over the top. It is an Anthony Bourdain recipe.
     
  14. Leonn

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  15. CrossFire 57

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    Add 172.67.174.87 audioz.download to your host file on PC. It works fine for now until they fix it.
     
  16. Vader

    Vader Platinum Record

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    "Operation Endgame" = Euro-Fascists together with American Terrorists want to control the media and the Internet forcibly.
    Don't believe me? Just wait...
     
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  17. BuntyMcCunty

    BuntyMcCunty Rock Star

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    Pay no attention to this fool, SAiNT. There are millions of people all over the world whose lives have no meaning or value if we can't check the sister site once an hour or so. If we're all stressed, you should be too!
     
  18. ItsFine

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    Host Trick works in France too
    tks ! :wink:
     
  19. edgardvarese

    edgardvarese Newbie

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    A Witch says. Meanwhile, audionews is fine & everything can be found there. If you don't have a membership you can 'donate' without waiting for the monthly window to open. Witch says 'tried, tested, secure workaround'.
     
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  20. Ted

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    For Mac users: you can use "Gas Mask" app to edit hosts. Then enter 172.67.174.87 audioz.download
     
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