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Hello,

I have cleared the cookies and cache on my laptop. I have read up on several threads on what the error message means but not a solution. I keep getting the following error messages:

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[9:15pm] * Connect retry #151 irc.torn.com (6667)
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[9:15pm] * Unable to connect to server (Connection refused)
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[9:15pm] * Connect retry #152 irc.torn.com (6667)
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[9:16pm] * Unable to connect to server (Connection refused)
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[9:16pm] * Connect retry #153 irc.torn.com (6667)
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[9:16pm] * Unable to connect to server (Connection refused)
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[9:16pm] * Connect retry #154 irc.torn.com (6667)
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Firstly, it is not the wrong port. Secondly, it is the correct host address.

I even tried this on the command prompt to clear the DNS:
C:\Windows\system32>ipconfig /flushdns

Windows IP Configuration

Successfully flushed the DNS Resolver Cache.

:S I am not sure whether if it is DNS or I got K-lined. I have also tried connecting to other servers and I still got the same message - connection refused. Please respond to this thread and let me know how to correct this error.