Rapidshare is one of the most frustrating websites to download large files off of, especially if they are broken into many pieces while Megaupload positively shines in comparison. So why do people keep using these two services when more generous file hosts like Mediafire exist?
I can only guess that it’s simply because so many other people are using them. In order to get free premium Rapidshare accounts, which let you download unlimited amounts of files, users upload their own files onto Rapidshare, hoping enough people download them in turn so that the uploaders can earn enough premium points to qualify for a free account.
But it doesn’t have to be that complicated. You can get unlimited Rapidshare downloads more simply.
What you are going to do is request a new IP address from your ISP. This is assuming that you do not subscribe to an Internet service with fixed IP addresses.
First, figure out what your current IP address is by going to IP Chicken. Write down the series of numbers that are displayed. This is your current IP address.
Then, follow the steps below to get a new IP:
1. Go to Start->Run and type in “cmd” without quotes to bring up the command prompt. Hit Enter.
2. Type in “ipconfig /flushdns” without quotes and hit Enter.
3. Type in “ipconfig /release” without quotes and hit Enter.
4. Type in “ipconfig /renew” without quotes and hit Enter. You should now have a new IP address. Check your IP address at IP Chicken again and compare it to the one you got earlier.
5. Now, erase your browser’s cache and cookies.
6. Try downloading the Rapidshare or Megaupload file again.
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if you google JDownloader tutorial there is one on youtube, it will explain things in more detail that I can be bothered to go in to.
Files kept in MediaFire.com can be gone suddenly. All the files in my account was deleted without notice, and I have been using that account since last year. Few days later, I tried to upload files but all files were deleted before I copy the link. Third time, clicking the file ending up getting a download link for a wrong file, then all the files uploaded at that time were deleted. You can see it in the below video. Do not store anything important to your MediaFire.com account, or it would be gone.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebKOAHkYb0s
Hi, i have tried but able to fix the steps as i found the error messages for insufficient privileges to fix?
ITS VERY SIMPLE TO DOWNLOAD FILES FROM HOTFILE, RAPIDSHARE OR ANY OTHER WEBSITE AND NO TIME LIMITS AND JUST 75 SECONDS WAIT
WHEN U DOWNLOAD 1 FILE FROM RAPIDSHARE OR HOTFILE AFTER COMPLETION OF FILE, JUST RESTART YOUR SYSTEM
WHEN U RESTART U WILL HAVE TO WAIT 4 ONLY 75 SECONDS
SEE ITS VERY SIMPLE
CHEEEEEEEERS
DOESN’T WORK SMARTASS ._.
Just restart the router, it is way easier!
u dont need to restart ur router just disable ur all active connections including LAN, Dialup or any other and then enable them all.
it is more easier!!!
what u think
Dude it acually worked!!! freakin megaupload was blocking my IP cause I downloaded almost 1GB so i did this and it allowed me to D load stuff agian THANKS!!!!!!!! I didnt wanna wait 24Hrs for me to be able to D load stuff agian
Hi all is there any way i can resume broken downloads from rapid share and hotfile, as a non premoum member.
Thanks
I know the best trick for that- Just unplug your router and plug it back in again. works 100% because ur IP address changes.
it works. i can’t believe it actually works. ^^
net if full of similar tuts but this works.
you just need to stop download and start again after changing the address.
(i’m using JDownloader btw)
thnx for this. it’s highly appreciated.
Hi my friend! I’m from Iran and Unfortunately I have no possiblity to pay for your important info. then I appreciate you for the information on changing IP Address to use rapidshare more than limited amoung.thanks again.