Advanced IRC Troubleshooting

Have you tried everything, but still can't seem to make IRC work on your computer? Here's a list of reported problems, from people who have once been in the same position.

McAffee Anti-Virus
McAffee Anti-Virus has a feature that blocks all IRC communications on the computer. If you use this program and are having trouble connecting to IRC, make sure to check your security options and disable this service.
Reported by PUNK3R

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