I have not used mIRC for several months as I have been travelling but when I tried today I received the above error on every server I tried, on every network. I am using Win Vista Home Firewall, same as previously, and have verified that mIRC is listed as an eception (to be sure I relisted it and the various ports). Still the same error. I have searched through what I believe would be the appropriate forum but this error is not mentioned, and the firewall issues do not relate.
Any kind help would be greatly appreciated. many thanks in advance