Do you have a Phex.dll in the directory you have the phex.jar?
Do you use Phex.exe or do you start Phex in a different way?

Is there anything added to your C:\Documents and Settings\<your user name>\phex\phex.error.log file after you click on Bitzi or Phex Homepage item.

Hi Gregor, thanx for your help. Yes - I have a Phex.dll in the directory. No - I do not have phex.jar, but I have commons-loging.jar. When I tried to open it this is what poped-up:
"Failed to load Main-Class manifest attribute from C:\Program Files\Phex_2.8.10.98\commons-login.jar"
BTW I have same problem with Bearshate ( witch I don't like it), I cannot use Bitzi from that program. I like to replace Bearshare with Phex. I'm using Phex.exe to start Phex.Thanx again.

These are last 4 entries from one of two error files:

070106 00:19:34,0265(98) Error/GLOBAL:: java.lang.NullPointerException - Exception: java.lang.NullPointerException
at phex.udp.UdpMessageEngine.<init>(Unknown Source)
at phex.udp.UdpConnectionManager.onPostInitialization (Unknown Source)
at phex.common.ManagerController.postInitializeManage rs(Unknown Source)
at phex.common.ManagerController.initializeManagers(U nknown Source)
at phex.Main.main(Unknown Source)

070106 00:20:29,0812(98) Error/STARTUP:: java.net.SocketException: Network is down: create - Exception: java.net.SocketException: Network is down: create
at java.net.ServerSocket.createImpl(Unknown Source)
at java.net.ServerSocket.getImpl(Unknown Source)
at java.net.ServerSocket.bind(Unknown Source)
at java.net.ServerSocket.bind(Unknown Source)
at phex.net.OIOServer.bind(Unknown Source)
at phex.net.Server.startup(Unknown Source)
at phex.connection.NetworkManager.onPostInitializatio n(Unknown Source)
at phex.common.ManagerController.postInitializeManage rs(Unknown Source)
at phex.common.ManagerController.initializeManagers(U nknown Source)
at phex.Main.main(Unknown Source)

070106 00:20:30,0062(98) Error/GLOBAL:: java.lang.NullPointerException - Exception: java.lang.NullPointerException
at phex.udp.UdpMessageEngine.<init>(Unknown Source)
at phex.udp.UdpConnectionManager.onPostInitialization (Unknown Source)
at phex.common.ManagerController.postInitializeManage rs(Unknown Source)
at phex.common.ManagerController.initializeManagers(U nknown Source)
at phex.Main.main(Unknown Source)

Firefox or IE should make no difference for Bitzi.

Could you check, if you can reach bitzi directly from your browser:
http://bitzi.com

arne, thanx for ypur help. Both IE and Firefox have no problem opening Bitzi website. I know it is NOT Phex, but something wrong with my machine. If any1 know anything, please help. Thanx.

What kind of Windows Version do you have?
On XP and 2K you should be able to open a command window and type:
start http://phex.org
This should then open a browser.
Also a browser should open if you do START - Run... and type in the window:
http://phex.org

This is basically almost the same Phex is doing when you click on these buttons.

If no browser opens you might have a problem in the Windows Registry. I would try to reset a browser as the default browser, maybe this will fix it..??

Gregor, thanx for your help. Phex is running now, Bitzi Ticket is working. I formated my HD, installed Win XP Pro with integrated SP2. I'm testing Phex right now. I'll be back with more question. Thanx again, I like it here.

I'm back with some questions. 1st:When entering search data on the left, I picked "Programs" option on the right. After clicking on Start Search "Programs" option changing to "Any Type". Why? I don't need Ice Cube mp3, when I'm searching for computer program. 2nd: Bitzi Ticket is "working", but no matter what I'm looking for or clicking on, it is always giving me just..."We are sorry......" result. It is not Bitzi error, I'm getting "real" results from Bearshare. 3rd: I do not like Bearshare because of theirs spyware in the program and fact that about 85% of any search result are virus infected files or total BS.What I like about Bearshare is SPEED between 1 to 2Mbps. Fastest speed using Phex was 13Kbps! That's useless. Am I doing something wrong? Thanx for any help.

- What bandwidth did you select? (go into options to have a look)

- The filters only work after you started a search. To make the search more specific, just include the file-suffix in your search (that's what I do :) )

- Bitzi: Try searching for "anomatrix .avi", and check if one of the files gives you a valid bitzi-ticket. It might just be, that you were unlucky with the test-cases.

PS: Please open a new thread, if yet more questions should arise. That makes it easier for other users to find relevant info.

arne, thanx for reply. I'll open a new thread. I selected 100% FULL bandwith. I do not understand your what did you mean by ..."the filters work after you started a search". When I start my car, I know exactly where I'm going. Well it looks like Phax need to go back to drawing board. It is toooo bad, I tought I found replacement for that stupid Bearshare.