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Tried that a few times. Does it again...is there a server tool to find when it is ready for the connection? Or does it require Java, which my PC lacks.
WindozeNT

coka wrote:

Since you are running a Windows 98, it is recommended that you use Scratch 1.2.1, because it was the last version supported on Windows 98.

No, I said Windows 98 Simulator.
I run Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit and my next Scratch project is a Windows 98 simulator. All I know is that my first project is having the problem. I don't know if it's just that project or if all my other (work-in-progress) projects share the same issue.
Thanks,
WindozeNT

EDIT: Just got some Java. I still get errors. I can view projects online without IE crashing, but still can't upload. Another problem I start to face is that when I download projects, Scratch says "Message Not Understood: >" or "Key Not Found". What is going on here?
WindozeNT

Last edited by WindozeNT (2010-06-19 19:56:06)

coka wrote:

Well anyway, I hope I've been a little help to you, and hopefully someone else will be able to help more! 

Yes, you have helped alot! I still face that issue. Hopefully, a reboot of the server tomorrow will clear this up. As for projects downloaded, it is just plain annoying how Scratch can't understand the binary. My guess is the format for reading code in the project and Scratch 1.4's format of reading code was different because maybe the project was made in an older version of Scratch with older format standards, thus causing a conflict with the two but IDK. Can someone tell Kesuli to tell me what version he used for "Windown XD Prosuckional"? Then, I'll read the chanelog to see if I can pinpoint the problem. If the version is current Scratch, this will be a mystery of the worlds.
Thanks,
WindozeNT.

Kesuli used Scratch 1.4 if thats what you wanted to know, and any older projects made in 1.3, 1.2, etc. will still work in Scratch 1.4 when downloaded. I can download projects with Scratch 1.4 fine. I wonder if anyone is having the same problems as you. There could be a corrupted Scratch file, maybe consider re-downloading Scratch 1.4.

Last edited by coka (2010-06-19 20:18:55)

But it loads my projects perfectly. The only problem is downloaded projects. And how do you find out what version of Scratch is used in projects?
WindozeNT

Downloading 33 MB files takes me 1-2 weeks for download with resumption. I couldn't get Scratch without my download manager. IE and FF leave behind broken downloads if it loses connections while downloading or if I have to disconnect while downloading so someone can make a call. Rarely does anything get corrupt using a download manager using resumption. As long as it installs and runs without errors phsyically showing, it's 100% working to me, but this could be an exception. Is the Scratch image file bad? (C:\Program Files (x86)\Scratch\Scratch.image)
WindozeNT

I wouldn't know if the image file is bad. I guess you are kind of in a weird situation at the moment because dial-up is not commonly used anymore. Usually if something goes wrong like this, it is recommended to re-download Scratch. With a high speed internet connection, it only takes seconds.

WindozeNT wrote:

And what makes it really sad is I live in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by miles of trees, and high-speed dosen't even exist in my wildest dreams.    I hate dial-up.
WindozeNT

Possible Solution #1 - If you live near a public library that has free access to computers with high speed internet (or something faster than dial-up), you can download Scratch onto a flash drive or CD, then copy the files onto your computer.

Last edited by coka (2010-06-19 20:55:22)

WindozeNT wrote:

Yet another Infinite Loop of Time-Outs. *sigh* Will I ever be able to share my projects? Perhaps there should be an online uploader rather than in-program uploaders...?
WindozeNT

I really appreciate that you won't give up, and I think everyone should be able to share their projects on Scratch no matter where they live. Right now there is no online uploading tool, but what I recommend now is contacting the Scratch Team, as they would be even more greatful to help. Describe your situation in detail, and ask them what they can do to help. In the near future, they may accept you to send attachments to them so they can post the projects for you or develop a tool for those with dial-up internet connections

Last edited by coka (2010-06-19 21:01:17)

coka wrote:

WindozeNT wrote:

Yet another Infinite Loop of Time-Outs. *sigh* Will I ever be able to share my projects? Perhaps there should be an online uploader rather than in-program uploaders...?
WindozeNT

I really appreciate that you won't give up, and I think everyone should be able to share their projects on Scratch no matter where they live. Right now there is no online uploading tool, but what I recommend now is contacting the Scratch Team, as they would be even more greatful to help. Describe your situation in detail, and ask them what they can do to help. In the near future, they may accept you to send attachments to them so they can post the projects for you or develop a tool for those with dial-up internet connections

Music to my ears. That sounds great...if the server dosen't time out during the attachment upload. 
WindozeNT

Last edited by WindozeNT (2010-06-19 21:09:33)

I sent them a link to this forum and my first post in it.
WindozeNT

You're welcome, Scratch Cat!
@coka I'm thinking about adding you to my thanks list when I upload the project. You've help alot!
WindozeNT