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[camjriver]

I am try to run telnet pro 5.1.21 on Windows XP.  when I type in the host address I get "Connection refused".

I originally tried to install & run an earlier version and I
had the "Cannot create new Session, run ConfirWizard" problem.  I have since upgraded to the latest version. then had problems installing over an older version.  I edited registry keys. and finally got it installed but now I cannot connect.  I keep getting "connection refused".  I have tried re-installing several times, always with the same results.

any idea what's wrong?

[Bob]

The connection refused means the host you are trying to connect to is not allowing a connection or you are being blocked by a firewall.

You can verify this by trying to connect with microsoft telnet:

start -> run
type
telnet 1.2.3.4
(change 1.2.3.4 to your hosts IP address)
and hit enter

If you don't get a login (as I suspect) you are proving there is a problem connecting to the host and it is very likely to be one of the issues I mentioned above.

[camjriver]

thank you! thank you! thank you!  

you are correct.  
The problem was the firewall.  
The client had ZoneAlarm Pro installed.  ZoneAlarm was turned off, but it was still not allowing the connection.  I turned on ZoneAlarm, started TelnetPro, entered the address, ZoneAlarm notified it was trying to connect, I clicked allow and it made the connection.



 

[Bob]

Nice job tracking it down and thanks for posting your results!