User talk:AmiDaniel/VP/Discuss/Archive 2

Mine bugs out on me when I set it to update Recent Changes at a regular interval.
I am using version 135 (or is it 1.35?). Anyway, my problem is that when I set it to update at a regular interval of say 60 seconds then I get: The only way I get it to work is with manual. Can you help me?  AVTN  Speak2Me 19:51, 7 April 2007 (UTC)
 * updates at random times sometimes
 * 2 updates one after the other
 * 1 update but the same thing in 2 of the left bar boxes (you know when it updates it moves the last set of links down to the next box)

Blacklist/Whitelist?
I haven't been able to find an explanation for these. I see something like it on IRC. Can someone explain it and explain how to best make use of the feature? Thanks  JB Evans 13:38, 11 April 2007 (UTC)


 * The whitelist is a list of users who are unlikely to vandalize, while the blacklist is a list of editors who are likely to vandalize. Basically, you put people on your whitelist if you know them or if they make a large number of productive edits. You can also put bots on your whitelist. All administrators count as whitelisted users by default. Edits made by people in your whitelist can be set to show up in a different color, bold, or to not show up at all when you view recent changes using RSS. The blacklist, on the other hand, is a list of users who are known vandals. Whenever you revert someone's edit and warn them using VP, they automatically go on your blacklist. You can also manually add someone to your blacklist. If someone is on your blacklist, you can make their edits show up better so that those can be the first you see and click on in RSS recent changes. The default is that edits by blacklisted users are bright red. Pyrospirit  Flames  Fire 22:27, 11 April 2007 (UTC)

Recognition of login name for VandalProof
I was approved to use VandalProof on April 14,2007. However, I'm not able to authenticate this approval because (I believe) that I was approved as as "lwalt" (the username I used when I signed up for the approval), rather than "Lwalt" (the name that shows at the top of the screen as my login name). This discrepancy is preventing me from installing VandalProof. (BTW, although "Lwalt" is listed at the top of the Wikipedia page as the username, I'm also able to log on Wikipedia using "lwalt," so I didn't realize at the time of application that this spelling would matter.)

Approval for VandalProof from the approval list - lwalt (talk • contribs • count) Approved by Prodego talk 16:05, 14 April 2007 (UTC)

The message that appears on the screen when I try to install the program is "The authenticate you are trying to connect with is not approved to use VandalProof." Can someone correct the discrepancy in the username to be used for VandalProof by changing it from "lwalt" to "Lwalt" to enable installation of the program?


 * Just re apply. Betacommand (talk • contribs • Bot) 17:11, 19 April 2007 (UTC)


 * We don't manually type the name in, VP automatically uses the name provided, and since the username is case sensitive... Fixed. Prodego  talk  20:15, 19 April 2007 (UTC)

Rollback SEEMS to work, but doesn't?
Hello :) I've recently been approved, downloaded VP, etc. I had the IE scripts errors issue, but after reading the bugs page and downloading the recommended script to close those windows automatically, it's not beeen a problem.

However, the issue I'm encountering is this:


 * I see a suspicious edit in the Recent Changes pane. Click.
 * The information pops up in the main window--due to the size of the window, perhaps, and the default fonts, it's a little difficult to read, so I click "last diff" to get the edit comparison in a better format.
 * There we are. The edit comparison apppears just as it does when opting to compare versions from an article's "history" page. The Rollback buttons above the pane are still all "lit" and functional. I click the button "Rollback - Vandal 1". The main VP window rapid-cycles through a few screens and the IE script error box flickers in and out a few times (no problem there, that's just the script closing it, as it should).
 * I finally end up at the User_talk page of the vandal--there's my warning note, that's all good. But, since this is my first revert using VP, I go back to the page that was vandalised just to make sure everything happened as it should.
 * WHOA! Hold the phone. The vandalism is still there! O.O I go to the page history--no revert by Wysdom using VP has been recorded, the vandal's edit is still the lastest version.
 * Huh. Okay. So, maybe I did something wrong. I try again (going back to step one, selecting the edit event from the Recent Changes panel.
 * Everything proceeds precisely as before. Now there are two vandalism warnings on the vandal's User_talk. I go once more to make sure the revert happened...
 * Nope. Vandalism is still there. I finally closed out of VP and reverted the vandalism manually.

That was a little embarassing. *heh* Vandals who get vandalism warnings but then see their changes aren't reverted? Probably aren't going to be very discouraged.

I'll have another go at using VP and update if I've any success... in the meantime, anyone have any ideas/advice?

Thanks and best wishes,

Wysdom 04:13, 22 April 2007 (UTC)
 * Sounds like this. Mr Stephen 22:17, 27 April 2007 (UTC)

Non-vandalism
What about using VandalProof to revert changes that aren't quite vandalism, as they were made with good intention, but are just false or inaccurate? -  hmwith  talk  21:37, 22 April 2007 (UTC)


 * Use rollback with no warning or use rollback with the custom warning {{subst:uw-error1}}. Pyro  spirit  Shiny! 17:43, 27 April 2007 (UTC)

Can VandalProof be used to find and delete new articles that, for instance, don't contain notable content? Articles where rollback isn't an option? Cuvtixo 19:17, 30 July 2007 (UTC)

WikiMonitor
Just a quick notice to VP users, WikiMonitor BETA v0.06 is now available for download. I'll put a notice on the VP welcome screen as well. AmiDaniel (talk) 23:39, 22 April 2007 (UTC)

Need Help
My computer crashed recently and I lost the VandalProof program, I redownloaded it recently and have not been able to log in. I don't know why this is, have I been kicked off the list of authorised users? EnglishEfternamn talk  contribs  23:14, 23 April 2007 (UTC)
 * No, you are still on the list. Are you sure you have 1.36? Prodego  talk  00:04, 24 April 2007 (UTC)
 * Please make sure you're indeed using the right login information. Do you have a problem logging in (ie. you get an error message and the 'Verify authorization' button isn't clickable) or is it the authorization process itself that's not working for you? -- Seed 2.0 22:23, 25 April 2007 (UTC)

Use it on Appropedia (separate wiki)?
I'm one of the people looking at vandal-proofing Appropedia - is it possible that we could use VP for this? --Chriswaterguy talk 23:40, 25 April 2007 (UTC)

User List
The User List is currently corrupted. -Vcelloho 13:57, 26 April 2007 (UTC)
 * Sorry there must not have been a problem I think that it was the schools firewall blocking it.

Error
I know this has probably more to do with my computer than with the program, but I do not know where to find the solution to this problem:

Whenever VP displays a page (whether it is a diff page or a welcome page), a little window pops up saying: "There was an error on the script on the following page". Below are statistics of the concerned page, with the URL (which is that of the page I am viewing on VP): (This is an example, and I'm translating from French)
 * Line: 4878
 * Car: 194
 * Error: Constant chain/channel not terminated/ended
 * Code: 0
 * URL: Whatever URL I am viewing

Below that is another question: Do you still want to continue to execute scripts from this page? If I say Yes, the page appears normally, and I can use VP. But whenever I come on a new page, it does it again. If I click No, it does the exact same thing as if I click on Yes. Then after a couple of pages trying to be viewed, the program just freezes and shuts down.

What should I do? Do I need to download plug-ins or something?

Thanks in advance!

Zouavman Le Zouave (Talk to me!) 23:23, 28 April 2007 (UTC)
 * See this. Please also report bugs to the BugTracker where they will dealt with much quicker. Thanks. AmiDaniel (talk) 09:11, 29 April 2007 (UTC)

Thanks a lot! ^^ Zouavman Le Zouave (Talk to me!) 12:42, 29 April 2007 (UTC)

User list corrupt?
I'm getting 'user list corrupt' messages. Is anyone else seeing this, or just me? I get it when I try to run 1.35 or 1.36. Mr Stephen 21:41, 7 May 2007 (UTC)
 * I'm having the exact same issue. On 1.36 as well. Jmlk17 21:45, 7 May 2007 (UTC)
 * Me too on 1.36.  W ODU P  02:24, 8 May 2007 (UTC)
 * Working again :) Thanks to the fixer.  Mr Stephen 10:19, 8 May 2007 (UTC)
 * I'm also having this problem now, both on my laptop and on my desktop computer. Beno1000 09:07, 22 May 2007 (UTC)

Just let me know if this happens anymore, I will fix it. Prodego talk  21:34, 26 May 2007 (UTC)

Sounds a bit fascist to me.
Someone can start a page and then dominate it?

NantucketNoon 08:55, 12 May 2007 (UTC)
 * That's not the case. There's still 3RR. Beno1000 09:08, 22 May 2007 (UTC)

Yikes!
I was recently approved, however, it won't let me log in! Could someone verify that I'm in the database, or help me through this problem? Thanks, 71.205.190.190 13:01, 20 May 2007 (UTC)
 * Whoops! Curran (talk)  13:02, 20 May 2007 (UTC)

Not authorised to use VP?
I'm given a message that I'm not authorised to use Vandalproof when I try to log in. Could someone please check that I have permission? Reply on my talk page if you have confirmed this, thanks. G1 gg  y  !  00:13, 21 May 2007 (UTC)

After the warnings...
What happens next? As a new user of VandalProof, I have moved up the level of warning when the user has previous warnings, but what happens after a warning of "The next time you vandalize a page, you will be blocked from editing Wikipedia." Is there something I should be doing, or someone I should be notifying if this happens, or does VandalProof handle it automatically?

 EleosPrime  16:25, 21 May 2007 (UTC)


 * Go to the Menu bar on VP, there is a Report to AIV (or somthing like that). I am currently not on the PC that I use VP on, so can't be more specific. Which you can use to report the vandal to the admins of wikipedia so they can block the vandal.  AVTN  T  CV  A 16:44, 21 May 2007 (UTC)


 * Thanks for the info!  EleosPrime  17:28, 21 May 2007 (UTC)

Netscape
I edit Wikipedia using Netscape 7.2. Will VP work with that? If not, what are my options? Unschool 20:08, 23 May 2007 (UTC)
 * VP makes use of the IE rendering engine, so you will need to have Internet Explorer 5 or later installed. Naturally, you don't have to use IE (I pity anyone who really does :D), but you will need it installed somewhere on your computer. AmiDaniel (talk) 20:35, 23 May 2007 (UTC)
 * Thanks. Of course I have it, I just never use it. Unschool 21:23, 23 May 2007 (UTC)

Nothing after Verification
When I hit "verify authorization", nothing happens, even when I wait 5 minutes. Nothing pops up, even when I retry. --R Parlate Contribs@ (Red Sux!) 23:00, 23 May 2007 (UTC)
 * Try waiting a very long time; leave it running while you do something else and then check... ♠  Tom  @  s  Bat   00:59, 31 May 2007 (UTC)

User list is corrupt
I'm on the approved list and I've been using VP for a couple of days. Can you tell me why it now says that the userlist is corrupt? Thanks, C0N6R355 11:53, 24 May 2007 (UTC)
 * Actually I think that's because a mod was approving user by hand instead of using the program. We have to find a mod to fix the list. « Snowolf  How can I help?»  14:21, 24 May 2007 (UTC)
 * It should be fixed now. « Snowolf  How can I help?»  19:56, 24 May 2007 (UTC)
 * Thank you, C0N6R355 20:08, 24 May 2007 (UTC)

Few problems
I can no longer get the filter or the +/- feature to work except for new pages. Any way I can fix it? ---CWY2190TC 16:33, 27 May 2007 (UTC)
 * Problem is known. See bug #36. AmiDaniel (talk) 13:12, 28 May 2007 (UTC)

Edit summaries when updating Stats and Log
I just noticed that the automated edits updating my VandalismStats and VandalismLog pages were the first two edits of mine not to include an edit summary since November. Even if my disappointment in seeing an end to that streak is somewhat disturbing, I'd noticed that the program used to use an edit summary in those updates, and was wondering why it no longer does. --Maxamegalon2000 23:45, 2 June 2007 (UTC)

Source Code
Hi, where can I get the source code for vp I'd like to see if I can port it to linux (yes I know it run on cross over, but it's better to use a native program). Thanks! --Lw<font color="#B88888">a r f  Talk! 08:36, 11 June 2007 (UTC)

Don't worry, I've found where to ask for the source code. --<font color="#B22222"><font color="#B44444">L<font color="#B66666">w<font color="#B88888">a r f  Talk! 09:58, 11 June 2007 (UTC)

Cannot import list of administrators
Thanks to Daniel for adding me to the list of approved users today. Working through people's tips on here and on the bug tracker, I've managed to get VandalProof working nicely so far. However I cannot properly import the list of administrators: attempting to do so imports only (aeropagitica) and 23skidoo -- i.e. those two administrators whose usernames do not start with an alphabetic character. Before I report this as a potential bug, do other people experience the same problem? Thanks! – Stuart. (Sjb90 | talk) 08:20, 16 June 2007 (UTC)


 * Aha -- it all works fine in the (very impressive!) Wikimonitor, so I'll see how I get on with that, in the meantime! – Stuart. (Sjb90 | talk) 09:14, 16 June 2007 (UTC)

Settling In Period
Thank you first of all for giving me VP. My aim was to use it for an hour or two a day. Tools are great, but I spend more time having to think about RV than I would if I was just hitting the normal RC link. VP posts up warnings a year old, editors move on and lead constructive editing paths after a few bad faith edits.

TG, I haven't ever been etc </nowiki}} but i don't judge editors who have. Repeated acts of vandalism, I agree of a major concern. I am a little frightened to use it and when I have checked things out, have been beaten to it using ordinary RC methods. diff and undo. All I endup doing is sending welcome notes to people who will never edit or be sock for another pupeteer.

Wiki-welcome died with esperanza, it's great to have on your talk page (i still refer to mine) but should I be giving them out like candy at a party?

Finally, and this scares me much more. By chance I was going through WP:Ea/R and a guy there was complaining that he had been accused of vandalism. He is a very prolific sourcer within his field, been on Wp for 2.5yrs without a blemish and a (wholesome) PC patroller had made his hours work duff. The editor isn't particulary good with wikipedia, he had created a new talk page (I presume by accident) and asked if his 7 cites were good. When he had got back to the article he was astonished to see them all gone, with a on his page. Reviewing his contribs and the sources showed that it must have been a mistake. If I make a mistake like that, possibly with the consequence of losing a useful editor, what would happen to me? Mike33 09:38, 29 June 2007 (UTC)

Help
The help page says nothing about Mozilla Firefox, the browser I use. And, I haven't been able to use VP at all. What do I do now? Aditya Kabir 16:29, 12 July 2007 (UTC)

Approval List
The approval list gives the impression that it is emptied at least once every 24 hours - somewhere I've read instructions to "come back and check to see what's going on if you're not approved within 24 hours", or WTTE. It's now been 48 hours, and no news. More to the point, there are others in that list that have been there for much longer - five days at least. Why is it taking so long? Should more moderators be appointed to actually sort through the queue? <font color="DarkGray">The<font color="Blue">Islander 17:48, 22 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Having now looked properly through this talk page, it seems this is a reccuring problem. Shame, really, as it's such a good cause. I'm at least going to edit the section that seems to imply that it's done within 24 hours, as that's clearly not at all true. I'd also like to re-stress my question: why not 'assign' more moderators, so that this problem can be resolved? <font color="DarkGray">The<font color="Blue">Islander 18:25, 22 July 2007 (UTC)

Ack! Little help please :)
So today is the first day using VP. So far I have not done any edits using it, I'm just watching it, getting a feel for how it works, and comparing the output to the IRC channel I monitor. When it loaded, it automatically loaded to the AmiDaniel/VP page, and I just left that up. While monitoring IRC, about an hour after starting VP, this popped up: [20:37] <+MiszaBot> User User:ArielGold, Large removal, blanking? User:AmiDaniel/VP/GlobalBL (-64285) Diff: http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=User%3AAmiDaniel/VP/GlobalBL&diff=146884885&oldid=146874505 "Automated dump using VP" I tried to load the link from the IRC channel, and it hung my browser, so I typed in AmiDaniel/VP/GlobalBL and it showed that I did a "dump" of the blacklist? Ugh, I didn't do anything, and wasn't even active in the window of VP when that happened, I was reading the user guide at the time in Firefox (2.0.0.5). I'm a little worried about this, and do not understand what happened, I searched all the talk pages relating to VP and the help pages, and have found no mention of "dumps" of blacklists. (one note, when I was following the instructions on the user guide page, pressing "update blacklist" did nothing for me in VP." Any help is much appreciated, and my extreme apologies for anything the program did in my name that was wrong, I've since shut the program down until hearing back regarding this issue. Also, I've saved the "dump" that it did into an html and .txt file in case you need that.  Thank you, <font color="CC66FF">Ariel <font color="FF0000">♥ <font color="0066CC">Gold 00:51, 25 July 2007 (UTC)


 * We just keep bumping into each other, huh? :)  So, if you look here, it looks like the automated action that your VP initiated isn't exactly uncommon (although it hasn't happened in a few months).  If it occurred automatically, perhaps that's a normal function of the software.  It does look like it made quite a few changes to that page, though, so I wonder about that.  Based on the title, I'd assume it's the blacklist/list of bad words, but it appears to be encrypted, so I can't actually decipher what changes your VP software made.  All of this to say, I'm not sure what happened, but I don't think it's the end of the world.  I cross posted over on the bug page, just in case folks pay closer attention over there, (User_talk:AmiDaniel/VP/Bugs), so, hopefully you'll hear more than my speculation shortly.   j    talk   04:48, 25 July 2007 (UTC)


 * *Whew* (wipes sweat off her forehead). Honestly I was pretty freaked when it happened, lol. I was so afraid I'd done something wrong (even though I wasn't even in the program at the time). Hopefully it isn't something horrible, and I did save the list, so if needed I can send to whomever needs it. I will start the program up again and let it sit, and see if it happens again, hopefully it won't! :D Thanks J! <font color="CC66FF">Ariel <font color="FF0000">♥ <font color="0066CC">Gold 06:22, 25 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Nothing Big just use VP. I havent had any real issues with it. ∆ 15:34, 25 July 2007 (UTC)


 * That's great to know, thank you Beta! :) <font color="CC66FF">Ariel <font color="FF0000">♥ <font color="0066CC">Gold 15:39, 25 July 2007 (UTC)

Cannot log into VP
I was recently approved to use VP and after downloading and installing VP, when I tried to log in I was told that I was not approved to use VP. I would appreciate any help in this matter.-- Just James  T / C  11:56, 26 July 2007 (UTC)

Log in probs
I can't seem to fire up VP anymore. I get the "Vandalproof is starting - please wait" then the connect box appears but my user name and password are not automatically there (yes I am logged in to Wikipedia). If I click "ch" and insert the username and password and click "log-in to WP" nothing happens. Any hints? Stephen Kirragetalk - contribs 09:15, 2 August 2007 (UTC)
 * I'm still unable to run VandalProof (as above) so am not doing my share of patrolling. Are you able to give me some insight on this problem? Stephen Kirragetalk - contribs 14:30, 17 August 2007 (UTC)
 * I am also having this problem. Dr ea my  <sup style="color:indigo;">\*/ <sub style="color:lime;">!$!  00:54, 7 September 2007 (UTC)

Questions
(TW FAN) In VP is there any Report to AIV feature? Also, How do you use a warning template other than uw-test. Thanks, Thedjatclubrock :) (T/C) 12:27, 17 August 2007 (UTC).

Username not approved
Hi,

I applied to VP about 3 weeks ago and got approved. However when I press 'Verify Authorization' it says that the username i trying to log on with is not approved. Why is this?--OZOO (What?) 12:50, 17 August 2007 (UTC)


 * Ditto.-- Just James  <font color="#0047AB">T /<font color="#0047AB"> C 02:35, 18 August 2007 (UTC)


 * Can anyone help?-- Just James  <font color="#0047AB">T /<font color="#0047AB"> C 04:20, 22 August 2007 (UTC)


 * When I got approved, it didn't work at all for weeks. Forgot about the program, then randomly tried it about a month later and it worked fine. This probably isn't the most welcome advice, but wait a few more weeks and try again. <font color="DarkGray">The<font color="Blue">Islander 09:27, 22 August 2007 (UTC)

Cannot select
Changed computers and now, periodically, I can't select or switch to the VP screen. I click on it and it just "donks" at me. I have to shut it down with Task Manager, then restart. After a short while, it donks out again. I've deleted and then re-downloaded the files several times, to no avail. What is causing this? Dreadstar †  00:37, 22 August 2007 (UTC)


 * No idea, not having a clue what 'donking' is. I can confirm, however, that I'm not having any problems with the latest build, so I would suspect that it's a problem at your end. <font color="DarkGray">The<font color="Blue">Islander 00:45, 22 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Thanks. I was pretty sure it was something with my new computer setup.  "Donk" is the little sound Windows makes on error, or that's what I call it.  A little bell-like tone.  Not to be confused with a donk...;)  Dreadstar  †  01:10, 22 August 2007 (UTC)


 * Ahh, Donk. Hmm. Makes (slight) sense now =P. Yup, not had anything like that, suspect it's your computer. <font color="DarkGray">The<font color="Blue">Islander 01:16, 22 August 2007 (UTC)

Is the program based off of Internet Explorer? Will settings there affect VP? Dreadstar †  01:20, 22 August 2007 (UTC)

I switched from RSS to Normal feed and the problem went away! Dreadstar †  01:55, 22 August 2007 (UTC)

Configuration
Is there a config file so that the program will set for "Normal Feed" and a specific RC limit under the "feed and prefs" tab when the program starts up? Also, being able to set a config for the "hide" on the 'recent changes' tab would be handy. Thanks! Dreadstar †  23:58, 25 August 2007 (UTC)

+/-
I hadn't used VP in a while, so I downloaded the new version, but now the Filter and +/1 columns don't work. The problem can be worked around if I turn of use the Normal Feed, but If I do I can't use the RSS preferences. I have been told on IRC that it's a known bug, but the website says it's fixed. Can anyone help? Nautica Shad e  s  15:28, 30 August 2007 (UTC)

User list is corrupt
The user list is corrupt. --Credema 02:39, 6 September 2007 (UTC)

Misplaced Warnings
Often when I attempt to rollback something VP will rollback to the correct edit but it will put the last good editor in the comments as the vandal. Also, it will place the warning on that editors page not the true vandal. Am I doing something wrong?--Terrx 00:42, 7 September 2007 (UTC)
 * No it's a problem with VP. Here's more on it.  Dreadstar  †  10:11, 8 September 2007 (UTC)

Login
To log in I type my Username in then my password, hit login to wikipedia, and then I get about 15 new windows saying that there has been a script error. After they go away, the Verify authorization button is ready, so I click it, then nothing happens. Whats up? Dr ea my <sup style="color:indigo;">\*/ <sub style="color:lime;">!$!  20:29, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

Latest version?
I haven't used VP in a little while, but today, when I fired it up, it says that I am not running the latest version. The version I have is 1.3.6, which seems to be the latest version available on the FTP site. The dialog box has an "update" button, but when I press it, it freezes and I need to kill it. I can still run it if I press the "continue" button. Not sure what, if anything, has changed on my system. edit: ps, I get the same script errors as Dreamy above me posts. Yngvarr 18:11, 11 September 2007 (UTC)
 * Bug confirmed. A le_Jrb <sup style="color:blue;">talk  20:51, 11 September 2007 (UTC)

Approval
Can an admin please approve me, or have a look at the backlog on the users waiting to be approved? Thanks. Phgao 11:00, 19 September 2007 (UTC)

Vista
Will VandalProof work on Windows Vista? <font color="Blue">Marlith  T / C  17:08, 22 September 2007 (UTC)
 * Hi Marlith, I'm using it on Vista Home Basic. <font color="#D60047">Rainbow <font color="#00A300">Of <font color="#0A47FF">Light <font color="#5200A3">Talk  07:20, 24 September 2007 (UTC)

I beg to differ. I'm running Vista Business and I had to apply compatibility options to the program to run it. I'll get back about how it runs. If you need instructions on how to apply compatibility options to a program, contact me on my talk page and I'll get back to you. Thanks! —Signed by KoЯn  fan71 My TalkSign Here! 23:55, 26 September 2007 (UTC)

Loading
I can run the program but can't upload the Admin list or view recent changes, could someone help me. Samuel 23:15, 24 September 2007 (UTC)


 * That is a confirmed bug/corruption. Dr ea my  <sup style="color:indigo;">\*/ <sub style="color:lime;">!$!  20:33, 28 September 2007 (UTC)

Customizing buttons on VP 1.361 (1.37) doesn't work
I am confused. On the help for VP, it gives directions on how to customize buttons in VP. However, for version 1.37, it doesn't work. Now, 1.37 was only the .exe, not all of the _bin stuff. So, I used the CustomButtons.txt in the 1.36 _bin folder. I figured it wouldn't do anything, and it didn't. So...how do I customize buttons on VP 1.37? Thanks! —Signed by KoЯn  fan71 My TalkSign Here! 01:14, 5 October 2007 (UTC)

New to VandalProof
Hi, I was recently approved by Betacommand and was permitted to use VandalProof. However, once I downloaded the 136 zip file and VP137.exe file, I cannot log in. The program can locate my username and password, however, it says: "No priviliges found." Also, I clicked on the button Verify Authorisation, yet it still didn't work. Can you please help? Thanks.  σмgн gσмg  09:03, 10 October 2007 (UTC)


 * I am having this same problem also. Help? BeanoJosh 07:11, 20 October 2007 (UTC)

Focusing at editor before the vandal
Have just come back back to using VP after along break and even before that I didn't really use it much, so apologies if this is just down to mis-operation. When viewing entries in my watchlist, I get info on vandalism warnings for the last-but-one editor of that page, not the last editor. On looking at some vandalism (at "Scottish Cuisine") where I had made the edit previous to the vandalism one, it gave my vandalism history rather than that of the vandal and on selecting a rollback it warned me on my talk page, not the vandal, and listed the reversion in the history as a roll back of an edit by me, not the vandal's. Can you explain or help please? Mutt Lunker 20:28, 10 October 2007 (UTC)

Not working
I followed the instructions by downloading both 1.3.6 and the 1.3.7 like it says. I try and run it, and for some reason it tries to install Microsoft Word 2002 on my computer. I deleted the originally, and tried to re-install it, with the same problem. <font color="#ff0000">C <font color="#ff6600">t <font color="#ffff00">j <font color="#009900">f <font color="#0000ff">8 <font color="#6600cc">3  00:06, 17 October 2007 (UTC)


 * Well, for me, it just won't work. >.> Does anyone know what the problem is?  σмgн gσмg  09:08, 17 October 2007 (UTC)

Problems...
I recently got approved for VP and installed it today. It works for the most part, but some basic features don't work at all. When I click on "update" for either the "recent changes" or my watchlist, nothing happens (short of the hourglass flashing briefly a couple times). The list of admins updates fine, and I can also update a list of user contribs -- but recent changes and watchlist don't update at all. I've tried clicking it repeatedly and I've tried waiting a while after clicking (I'm now up to 15 minutes), yet still nothing.

I've got IE7 installed, in case that makes a difference, since I know VP uses IE as its integrated browser.

I was having an issue where every Wikipedia page load would trigger a script error in IE, but I found I could fix that by clearing out my monobook.js file (I normally use firefox so this was never a big deal). I tried clearing it, then clearing my cache, to fix this VP problem, but that still didn't work. I still can't get recent changes or my watchlist to download.

Any ideas?

PS, even though I downloaded the VP 1.37 install file, my VP window and the "about" dialog both say 1.361. I'm assume this is the same with everyone's installations and that it's just a matter of some text that needs to be updated. <div style="font:bold 10px Arial;display:inline;border:#009 1px dashed;padding:1px 6px 2px 7px;white-space:nowrap;">Equazcion • argue/improves • 22:51, 10/20/2007


 * So does anyone pay attention to all these problem posts or should I just focus my attention elsewhere <div style="font:bold 10px Arial;display:inline;border:#009 1px dashed;padding:1px 6px 2px 7px;white-space:nowrap;">Equazcion • argue/improves • 00:58, 10/23/2007


 * The RSS feed isn't working; try using the normal feed (File > Feeds > Enable Normal Feed). —Preceding unsigned comment added by Ale jrb (talk • contribs) 12:57, 23 October 2007 (UTC)


 * Thanks for the reply -- that doesn't appear to work either though, I get the same result. The hour glass flashes briefly, but nothing gets listed. <div style="font:bold 10px Arial;display:inline;border:#009 1px dashed;padding:1px 6px 2px 7px;white-space:nowrap;">Equazcion • argue/improves • 00:26, 10/24/2007


 * Sorry, I'm not really sure what to suggest then. As far as I know, the normal feed is working pretty much (albeit in the slow, useless manner to which we have become accustomed), or at least, I haven't found anyone else complaining... have you tried on a different PC? A le_Jrb <sup style="color:blue;">talk  22:37, 24 October 2007 (UTC)

I also have mine identifying as 1.3.6 and neither the RSS nor Normal feed work. And when I have it set to update every 30 seconds, it updates much faster, like every 10 seconds. Oh, and importing my watchlist never has worked for me in the few months I've had VP. Rainbow Of Light <sup style="color:#5200A3;"> Talk  01:39, 15 November 2007 (UTC)

An error
The Vandal proof isn't working at all. I've uploaded and installed version 1.3.6 and 1.3.7. But whenever I press "Verify Authorization" or "Log-in to WP" an error message appeared in the box named "Script error". It shows, ''An error has occurred in the script on this page How can I rectify this.--NAHID 07:43, 21 October 2007 (UTC)
 * Line 162
 * Char 2
 * Error: Expected identifier, string or number
 * code''
 * Open up Internet Explorer and disable the three items under scripting /me wonders where that FAQ answer disappeared to. βcommand 13:47, 21 October 2007 (UTC)

VP on Linux
Hi all, It says on the front page that it will work with Linux with some help. The link does no longer work because the guy has removed that section. I found it in the history and it no longer works. Does anybody know how to get it working with Ububtu now? I get it to load but I get a run-time error 445. Same thing with the crossover link above. Thanks Doyley <strong style="color:#fff;background:#000;padding:0 4px">Talk  19:24, 21 October 2007 (UTC)

Unable to verify
Hi there, I have installed VP. When I run it I get an error after I have clicked Verify Authorization saying "The username you are trying to connect with is not approved to use VandalProof" even though I was approved the other day. How can I fix this? Thanks Doyley <strong style="color:#fff;background:#000;padding:0 4px">Talk  08:52, 22 October 2007 (UTC)

Installing VandalProof
I have experience writing application installers using NSIS. It's very slick, and provides full uninstall functions as well. Many applications use it as it is an open source alternative to tools like InstallShield. Would you like me to write one for VandalProof to post on the FTP? --Ioeth (talk contribs friendly) 14:03, 22 October 2007 (UTC)

VP not letting me log in
I got a message on my talk page indicating I had been approved. However, I keep on receiving messages that "The username you are attempting to log in with has not been approved for use with VandalProof." Is there something I am missing? I am using the latest version, 1.37. -- FastLizard4 (Talk•Links•Sign) 19:18, 22 October 2007 (UTC)

Uninstall
Is there anyway to uninstall Vandalproof? <font color="Blue">Marlith  T / C  04:02, 24 September 2007 (UTC)
 * No, as it isn't installed in the first place: it's just a bunch of executables and other files.  Snowolf How can I help? 14:48, 26 November 2007 (UTC)

Newpages
Instead of loading Recent Changes, does VP have an option to make Special:Newpages load? Mbisanz (talk) 07:33, 26 November 2007 (UTC)
 * For such a purpose, I suggest NPWatcher.  Snowolf How can I help? 14:46, 26 November 2007 (UTC)

runtime error
Message is runtime error line 17 —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Special:Contributions/ (talk)

Question
Why is it that I met all the requirements but didn't get approved? --<font face="verdana" color="green">Astroview <font face="Verdana" color="cyan">120 <font face="Times" color= "orange">mm 05:31, 25 November 2007 (UTC)
 * βcommand 13:35, 25 November 2007 (UTC)


 * I see. --<font face="verdana" color="green">Astroview <font face="Verdana" color="cyan">120 <font face="Times" color= "orange">mm 05:55, 28 November 2007 (UTC)

Register?
I registered a while ago and still haven't recieved a reply...there are about 20 people there with me...any idea why? Sirkad talksign 01:35, 21 December 2007 (UTC)

Hmm?
I was approved over a month ago. When I tried to log on, it told me I wasn't approved. What happened?  jj137  ♠ 02:16, 26 December 2007 (UTC)
 * ✅, I've reapproved you.  Snowolf How can I help? 02:30, 26 December 2007 (UTC)

No new updates
I just downloaded VandalProof after not having used it in a while, and it seems that no new recent changes are being displayed. The last changes in the list -- which are what displayed when I first started the program about 10 minutes ago and what are always displayed again after an Update -- are all from "00:46, January 13, 2008", nearly 6 hours ago. There doesn't seem to be a problem with the RSS feed, since Lupin's tool is still working. What's going on? -- BlastOButter42 <sup style="color:#EE7600;">See  Hear  <sub style="color:#FFB90A;">Speak  06:37, 13 January 2008 (UTC)
 * Never mind, it seems to be working now. -- BlastOButter42 <sup style="color:#EE7600;">See  Hear  <sub style="color:#FFB90A;">Speak  09:50, 13 January 2008 (UTC)

Cannot log in
Does VandalProof work with Windows Vista? I downloaded the Vandal Proof, then, when i tried to log in, just the window of "Connect To VandalProof" appeared, i click to Verify Authorization and i waited, but nothing happened. --C'est moi Parlez 02:14, 15 January 2008 (UTC)
 * I'm getting the same problem and also have Windows Vista - zachinthebox (User • Talk) 02:41, 15 January 2008 (UTC)
 * I've been using it with Vista Home Basic for several months. Have you tried running it in compatibility mode? Rainbow Of Light  <sup style="color:#5200A3;"> Talk  03:07, 15 January 2008 (UTC)
 * Yep, but nothing happens. --C'est moi Parlez 03:19, 15 January 2008 (UTC) Is working now. =D --C'est moi Parlez 03:22, 15 January 2008 (UTC)

Can't Log In
I have been approved, and I have downloaded the newest version of VP (the 1.3.6 zip and 1.3.7 exe), and once I open the exe, I type in my information, click "Log into WP", it'll show my cursor as loading for a few seconds, then the Username, Password and Privileges (saying that I have none) are all greyed out and the "Verify Authorization" button becomes active and once I click it, nothing happens. Please advise. - zachinthebox (User • Talk) 17:32, 31 December 2007 (UTC)


 * I discovered this morning I have the same problems. Username defaults to my ip address, I click the 'ch' button, enter my username and password (although I am already logged in to WP), there are a few clicking noises and then it goes back to my ip number and I'm still not logged on. Any assistance would be appreciated. &bull; Florrie &bull; leave a note &bull; 01:19, 1 January 2008 (UTC)


 * Working fine for me, but as a workaround: login via Internet Explorer and VP should says that you're already logged in.  Snowolf How can I help? 15:52, 3 January 2008 (UTC)


 * I tried this too, but nothing happens when I click Verify. (The first time I tried it it used my IP address, but I closed it and tried again and it found my username.) - zachinthebox (User • Talk) 17:29, 3 January 2008 (UTC)


 * Same thing is happening to me, it just sits there. Sirkad talk 03:10, 4 January 2008 (UTC)


 * I deleted both 1.3.6 and 1.3.7 and reinstalled...same thing is happening. Sirkad talk 00:27, 5 January 2008 (UTC)


 * I've had no luck. Unless there is a solution that doesn't involve the use of IE, I'll stick to Twinkle for now. &bull; Florrie &bull; leave a note &bull; 01:14, 5 January 2008 (UTC)
 * I've had the same problem as everybody else, despite reinstalling etc. Can't verify authorization. Snowolf's workaround doesn't work for me (perhaps because I have been newly approved and have never successfully logged on???  Slp1 (talk) 13:36, 7 January 2008 (UTC)
 * Use of IE should not be necessary. Many people use other browsers (e.g., Firefox, Opera, Safari) and these people shouldn't be forced to switch to IE in order to use VandalProof. --SMP0328. (talk) 20:13, 8 January 2008 (UTC)

In case it's of any use, when I was approved to use VP, I had exactly the same problems being described. Three or four weeks later, I tried again, and for whatever reason it worked fine. My guess is that there's some bug delaying the activation of usernames. <font color="DarkGray">The<font color="Blue">Islander 20:35, 8 January 2008 (UTC)


 * I have figured out the problem for me and it may be the problem for others as well. You must have the 1.3.7 exe in the same directory as the 1.3.6 that you unzipped, mine is working fine now. Sirkad talk 03:38, 11 January 2008 (UTC)
 * to Islander: no, I really don't think so... perhaps IE cache.  Snowolf How can I help? 15:55, 16 January 2008 (UTC)
 * Sirkad's solution isn't the cause of my troubles. Mine have always been in the same folder.  I still the same problem for me.--Slp1 (talk) 12:38, 17 January 2008 (UTC)

Verify Authorization
It doesn't want to load when I click "Verify Authorization". I know I am verified because Betacommandbot messaged me. Help! — Cuyler  91093  -  Contributions  04:19, 19 January 2008 (UTC)


 * I've had the same problem since I was approved on about December 31, 2007 and still haven't been able to Verify Authorization. - zachinthebox (User • Talk) 12:09, 24 January 2008 (UTC)


 * If you are using Vista, try running as an administrator. stephenchou0722 (talk) 02:09, 25 January 2008 (UTC)


 * I am the administrator. I also tried running in compatibility mode for Windows XP SP 2, but still nothing. - zachinthebox (User • Talk) 02:21, 25 January 2008 (UTC)


 * Have you tried right-clicking on the executable file and selecting "Run as Administrator"?stephenchou0722 (talk) 17:31, 26 January 2008 (UTC)


 * Ahhhhh yes, that did the trick. Thank you very much! - zachinthebox (User • Talk) 19:32, 26 January 2008 (UTC)
 * For me too! Slp1 (talk) 02:59, 7 February 2008 (UTC)

Say...
If my Wikipedia username starts with a number, does that keep me from connecting?  Two One <font color="#990000">Six Five Five  τʃ 17:24, 16 February 2008 (UTC)
 * It shouldn't βcommand 17:25, 16 February 2008 (UTC)

Warnings going to wrong editor
I am consistently experiencing the vandalism warnings going to the wrong editor. They often go not to the offending editor, but to the next previous editor. This usually happens when an article has been vandalized/reverted twice. When I make the second revert, the offending editor is overlooked and the previous correcting editor is tagged with an improper warning. Any help? --Storm Rider (talk) 21:36, 5 March 2008 (UTC)
 * I'm getting this problem too. --Phoenix Hacker (talk) 06:52, 6 March 2008 (UTC)

Recent changes do not load
After installing VandalProof 1.3.6 and the executable everything appeared to work fine except that the Recent changes do not load at all.

Any explanation or solution?

Thank you,  —Preceding unsigned comment added by Jazzeur (talk • contribs) 05:14, 15 January 2008 (UTC) --Jazzeur (talk) 05:31, 15 January 2008 (UTC)
 * With "the executable" you mean the executable from 1.3.7, right?  Snowolf How can I help? 10:24, 20 January 2008 (UTC)
 * Yes with the executable 1.3.7. Is there a different or later version? Thank you, --Jazzeur (talk) 15:48, 24 January 2008 (UTC)
 * Is there a known incompatibility with TWINKLE? I got a warning when I opened the VandalProof executable. --Jazzeur (talk) 18:36, 27 January 2008 (UTC)

I too have the problem where recent changes don't load in real time and the same changes may hang around for up to 10 minutes or longer. -Vcelloho (talk) 17:03, 13 February 2008 (UTC)


 * I'm having exactly the same problem, but the conrtibs list and user lists are working fine.BigHairRef | Talk 02:31, 4 March 2008 (UTC)

Same problem here, new download of 1.3.8. I have Twinkle as well, so I blanked my monobook.js and the IE cache VP still didn't load any recent changes. I then tried 1.3.6, and it worked on the first Update click, and then failed to load any new edits after that first set. Other functions like the browser on the right and loading the admin list worked fine. I'm on IE 6.0 (I'm a Firefox user) - could that be a problem? --JaGa (talk) 00:58, 7 March 2008 (UTC)
 * OK, it's working now. I needed to uncheck the "Enhanced Recent Changes" box in my prefs. You may want to add a link to User_talk:AmiDaniel/VP/FAQ in section 3.4(4) of User:AmiDaniel/VandalProof. --JaGa (talk) 01:13, 7 March 2008 (UTC)

Barnstars?
i wanted to know if there are barnstars one can award to the users counter-vandalism tools in recognition of their service?--i am a fan of any and all contributers to wikipedia, espically the ones devoting time to categories!!--Dieselweasel (talk) 08:19, 7 March 2008 (UTC)
 * Usually the RickK barnstar is used → Template:The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar.  Snowolf How can I help? 18:23, 7 March 2008 (UTC)

Not Yet Written
I noticed, starting tonight, that when warning a vandale that the post shows (not yet written). Is this a system, program or operator ( (:-) ) problem. Thanks. Shoessss | <font style="color:#accC10;background:#0000fa;"> Chat 03:04, 26 February 2008 (UTC)


 * Indeed, I noticed this too, after having posted warnings to User_talk:84.192.117.240_(page_does_not_exist) and similar several times (thanks to the administrator who helped me clean this up afterwards...). My unsophisticated guess is that it has something to do with the very recent addition of 'redlink=1' to the syntax. If you don't know what I mean, click e.g. at Some_Foo_Bar, you'll see that the URL is not only '...&action=edit' but '...&action=edit&redlink=1'. Could it be that this confuse VP? --Mbimmler (talk) 15:16, 1 March 2008 (UTC)
 * Ive disabled vandalproof until this bug is fixed. βcommand 15:24, 1 March 2008 (UTC)
 * Thanks guys/gals. It was driving me nuts!  I just ending up just doing it the old fashion way.  My edit count suffers but my interpersonal skills have improved greatly :-).  Shoessss | <font style="color:#accC10;background:#0000fa;"> Chat  15:29, 1 March 2008 (UTC)
 * Bug filed. Thanks, Betacommand, for disabling! --Mbimmler (talk) 18:29, 1 March 2008 (UTC)
 * Um, re-enabled :). A le_Jrb <sup style="color:blue;">talk  07:52, 14 March 2008 (UTC)

My Authorization
Am I authorized? Ale_jrb said I was, and put me on the authorized list, but I can't get into VP. Calvin 1998  Talk   Contribs  17:12, 9 March 2008 (UTC)


 * Never mind, you just have to run VP "as an administrator" if you're using Vista. Calvin 1998   Talk   Contribs  21:29, 9 March 2008 (UTC)

Script error
Whenever it loads a page three boxes pop up that say "An error has occurred in the script on this page." and then some more stuff. What's going on?  jj137  (talk)  22:11, 12 February 2008 (UTC)
 * And nothing works except the "Load Administrators".   jj137   (talk)  22:13, 12 February 2008 (UTC)
 * I'm having the same problem, after a while, a pop up that says "Run Time Error (...) Automation Error" appears and VP closes. —C'est moi Parlez 02:37, 16 February 2008 (UTC)
 * What it's apparently doing is it's bellyachin' about your monobook. I'm getting the same thing too, darnit! Someone remind at 2-3 PM to open VP and Print-Screen the error dialogs so I can upload 'em here....  Two One <font color="#990000">Six Five Five  τʃ 18:05, 7 March 2008 (UTC)
 * Tried amidaniel's error killer? https://amidaniel.com/pub/misc/CloseScriptErr.exe . There should be also a way (no idea right now what) to not execute scripts in IE but only in Firefox (IE is the engine that is used by VP as it's a Visual Basic app).  Snowolf How can I help? 18:32, 7 March 2008 (UTC)
 * Tried the error killer. Still nothing.  Two One <font color="#990000">Six Five Five  τʃ 17:14, 9 March 2008 (UTC)
 * if Internet explorer is not your default browser. go to internet options >> security >> custom, and disable all three options under scripting. βcommand 17:58, 9 March 2008 (UTC)
 * Already tried that to no avail.  Two One <font color="#990000">Six Five Five  τʃ 19:30, 9 March 2008 (UTC)
 * did you purge the IE cache and save the settings? and were all three selected as no? if you did all that please provide a screenshot. βcommand 19:39, 9 March 2008 (UTC)
 * Did all that and all FIVE options under scripting are disabled. Nothing. How do I provide a screen?  Two One <font color="#990000">Six Five Five  τʃ 19:44, 9 March 2008 (UTC)
 * Try adding this to your monobook:

var detect = navigator.userAgent.toLowerCase; var IE; var place = detect.indexOf('msie') + 1; if (place) IE=true; if (!IE) {  jj137  (talk)  20:42, 29 March 2008 (UTC)

Safari?
Will it work on Safari and/or on Mac?

DarkestMoonlight (talk) 15:18, 17 March 2008 (UTC) (Lunakeet)
 * Unfortunately, VandalProof runs using the IE engine, so no. Sorry! A le_Jrb <sup style="color:blue;">talk  17:12, 17 March 2008 (UTC)

Nothing happens..
I entered my username and password, and I clicked Log-in.... but nothing happens. Help? -- p b r ok s 1 3 talk? 01:45, 13 March 2008 (UTC)


 * Same problem for me... Paradoxsociety (talk) 02:53, 13 March 2008 (UTC)

Are you running Vista? Calvin 1998  Talk   Contribs  02:56, 13 March 2008 (UTC)
 * Nope, I running Windows XP with IE. -- p b r ok s 1 3 talk? 03:00, 13 March 2008 (UTC)

When you click "Log-in", the "Verify Authorization" button should become un-grayed-out. Does it? Please explain the problem a bit more. Calvin 1998  Talk   Contribs  03:15, 13 March 2008 (UTC)
 * Okay, when I open it, my username is in grey, and I can't type in my password I am able to click "Verify Authorization" but not "Log-In To WP". Clicking on "Verify Authorization" does nothing. So if I click "Ch" and retype my username, then I can type my password. I am then able to click "Log-In To WP", but still, nothing happens. The "Verify" button stays grey. (By the way, what does WP stand for? Shouldn't it be VP?) -- p b r ok s 1 3 talk? 03:21, 13 March 2008 (UTC)
 * WP stands for Wikipedia. And it's happening to me too, I'm thinking it could possibly be the new updates Microsoft added about yesterday. Calvin 1998  Talk   Contribs  04:05, 13 March 2008 (UTC)

I am running Vista and am having the exact same problem as Pbroks. Except, it shows my IP address when I first load the program, despite the fact that I am logged into WP in Internet Explorer. Paradoxsociety (talk) 04:42, 13 March 2008 (UTC)


 * I think the admins disabled VP for now, until there is a new version, because there is a bug that causes a serious error. Rainbow Of Light  <sup style="color:#5200A3;"> Talk  07:16, 13 March 2008 (UTC)


 * No, it is not disabled at the moment, and should be functioning correctly. I'll look into it. A le_Jrb <sup style="color:blue;">talk  13:30, 13 March 2008 (UTC)
 * Yeah, I'm having Paradoxsociety's problem. Exactly, to the letter. Calvin 1998   Talk   Contribs  21:49, 13 March 2008 (UTC)


 * When was it re-enabled? Scroll up this page to the section labelled Not Yet Written... it appears BetaCommand disabled it on March 1st. I would have like to have been informed via a public message if it had been re-enabled! Rainbow Of Light  <sup style="color:#5200A3;"> Talk  07:02, 14 March 2008 (UTC)


 * I'm having the exact same problem as both Paradoxsociety and Calvin 1998. My IP address shows up first and when I try to log in with my own username and password, nothing will happen. - zachinthebox (Talk) 23:45, 15 March 2008 (UTC)
 * It happens to me too. I only got permission for it today though so it might be something to do with that.  <em style="font-family:Bradley Hand ITC;color:#008000">George D. Watson  (Dendodge). Talk Help 22:49, 16 March 2008 (UTC)
 * See my complaint under User talk:AmiDaniel/VP/Discuss-I'm having the exact same problem, except without the IP address thing.  Two One <font color="#990000">Six Five Five  τʃ 17:26, 17 March 2008 (UTC)
 * Addendum: I'm running Firefox 2.0.0.7 under Vista Home Ed. I'd update, but I don't feel like it....  Two One <font color="#990000">Six Five Five  τʃ 17:29, 17 March 2008 (UTC)
 * Do you have to add something to your monobook.js file? <em style="font-family:Bradley Hand ITC;color:#008000">George D. Watson  (Dendodge). Talk Help 21:14, 17 March 2008 (UTC)

(outdent) Nope.  Two One <font color="#990000">Six Five Five  τʃ 21:18, 17 March 2008 (UTC)
 * I created a bug report about the problem here. Please add additional comments with problems. - zachinthebox (Talk) 20:53, 29 March 2008 (UTC)

I may have a potential workaround. I am Windows XP w/ Firefox, and I wonder if the Firefox thing has something to do with it. Anyway, see my workaround below under the "Not logging in" section. --Jaysweet (talk) 20:48, 25 April 2008 (UTC)

Rolling back multiple consecutive vandal edits
The process for rolling back multiple consecutive vandal edits seems awkward in VP. Maybe I am just not yet used to the tool. Anyway, I would like some tips.

When I used Twinkle, I typically went straight to the History page as soon as I saw vandalism. Then I'd pick the two versions I wanted and do the diff.

Since VP does this in one click (a good thing), sometimes I don't notice that the last edit was from the same person (a bad thing) and I only roll back the one vandal edit and not both. I sorta would have thought that VP would give me a warning about that, e.g. "The same user has made multiple consecutive edits, rollback all? (yes/no)"

In any case, even if I remember to check who made the last edit, the only way I have found is to click history, select the versions I want, do the diff, and THEN hit the rollback button, which is actually more clicks than Twinkle for that process (in Twinkle, I was already on the history page before I did anything else).

Is that the best way to do it, or is there another, more streamlined way that I am missing? --Jaysweet (talk) 13:53, 25 April 2008 (UTC)

VP not logging in
I've been approved to use VP but when I tried to log in, nothing happens. Details as follow: --Cahk (talk) 20:06, 29 March 2008 (UTC)
 * When I execute the program, the user name shows as my IP address and login grey-out. I click Ch, enter my user name and pwd and click login... this time, the verify button is grey-out and then nothing happens.
 * OS: Windows XP SP2, IE 6 SP2
 * See above, User talk:AmiDaniel/VP/Discuss. Calvin 1998 (t-c) 20:47, 29 March 2008 (UTC)


 * Same Issue except Windows Vista.-Torchwood Who? (talk) 10:04, 30 March 2008 (UTC)
 * It's been awhile but I am still unable to use VP.--Cahk (talk) 20:42, 25 April 2008 (UTC)
 * I had the exact same problem but I was able to workaround it with the following steps:
 * Close VP.
 * Open Internet Explorer (I am normally a Firefox user) and log in to Wikipedia with that. Make sure to click "Remember me"
 * Leave IE open, and re-open VP.
 * It should have your username, and you won't even have to click Ch. Just click Verify and you are good.
 * Hopefully that will work for you... --Jaysweet (talk) 20:46, 25 April 2008 (UTC)
 * Cool! It worked for the first time since I was approved a month ago.--Cahk (talk) 10:36, 26 April 2008 (UTC)
 * Ive got the same problem as above (I turn on VP and it jumps to the blue window, I click on Verify Authorization but nothing happens), and Ive tried the above but still nothing happens Fattyjwoods  ( Push my button  ) 23:47, 10 May 2008 (UTC)
 * Same here. I've given up on VP. - zachinthebox (Talk) 14:24, 11 May 2008 (UTC)
 * Hi, I have the same problem, It comes up with my IP, when I change it I lose the verify button. I've tried the IE solution but it does the same thing when I am logges into IE. Pi   Talk  -  Contribs  12:38, 9 June 2008 (UTC)
 * I have found a solution to the VP problem: Twinkle. VP has been broken (for multiple users) for almost 2 and a half months with not a peep from the VP Team. My suggestion is to use another program. - zachinthebox (Talk) 19:22, 9 June 2008 (UTC)

Number of edits
How can I see my number of edits? I would like to apply for an account. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Jmeeter (talk • contribs) 22:53, 6 April 2008 (UTC)


 * Just click here. StaticGull <font style="color:Black;background:Turquoise;"> Talk 12:21, 5 May 2008 (UTC)

Installing VandalProof
Hi. I'm currently using Ubuntu 8.04 LTS (Linux), however, I'm having problems installing the program. I have clicked the download link provided (directs to a .zip file), extracted it (with several .ddl and one .exe file). However, how is this going to work in Linux? (I have tried to using Wine Emulator -- doesn't work) Thanks. Prowikipedians (talk) 12:31, 11 June 2008 (UTC)
 * Unfortunately, I don't think that this program works in Linux (I too run Ubuntu). I haven't tried it with Wine, though. — M ETS 501 (talk) 02:30, 16 June 2008 (UTC)

Do you need rollback rights to use VP?
Hi, I was wondering, to use this program do you need rollback rights?--Nappymonster (talk) 17:17, 20 June 2008 (UTC)


 * Nope. You just need to get approved to use the tool itself, but no need for rollbacker privileges. --Jaysweet (talk) 17:20, 20 June 2008 (UTC)

Problem
Apparently,the web sites security certificate has been revoked,and I can't download it,both in ie and firefox.--Fireaxe888 (talk) 13:56, 24 July 2008 (UTC)

It works now,no worries.--Fireaxe888 (talk) 18:15, 30 July 2008 (UTC)

Vandal Proof
hi,

Ive been approved to use the tool, but it says I havnt, see the approval page history for confirmation.  « l | Ψrom3th3ăn ™ | l »   (talk) 09:19, 4 August 2008 (UTC)
 * see below  Antonio Lopez  (talk) 00:19, 24 August 2008 (UTC)

VP not loggin in
I was approved to use VP back in March but when I tried to login tonight, I was told I am not authorized to use VP. Is it because we are suppose to use Huggle now?--Cahk (talk) 07:50, 12 August 2008 (UTC)

Me too, same problem, no longer allowing me to log in.  Sp in ni ng  Spark  09:29, 23 August 2008 (UTC)
 * Me three, identical problem. Have the newest download, Vista not the issue, went through the FAQ and solutions, what's up? --Storm Rider (talk) 15:07, 23 August 2008 (UTC)
 * It was shut down by Prodego  here,  Vandal Proof is no more, sigh  Antonio Lopez  (talk) 00:14, 24 August 2008 (UTC)

Well, now that is interesting. Prodego, how about a simple heads up on the action, rather than doing it blind! Is there any kind of explanation for your action? Was there a vote somewhere that we missed? In the words of another editor, that sucks! --Storm Rider (talk) 02:07, 24 August 2008 (UTC)
 * yeah, I don't see the flaws of VP, its a good really tool, not every one is willing to install the .net 2.0 for huggle Antonio Lopez  (talk) 02:36, 24 August 2008 (UTC)


 * I thought VP was an outstanding tool. I can understand if the "creators" just don't want to continue to work with it, but that does not seem to be the issue. Who decided to pull the plug and why? You would think a simple explanation would not have been too much to ask or some kind of conversation between those who use it to discuss the options. Did any of this type of conversation take place and we were just unaware? This seems very strange and atypical for Wikipedia. Something stinks in the state of Denmark. --Storm Rider (talk) 03:05, 24 August 2008 (UTC)
 * I don't think so, the IRC channel for Vandal Proof is still up, so it's still being developed, I think the they are not aware since the channel hs not been dropped -- Antonio Lopez (talk) 03:26, 24 August 2008 (UTC)

Basically VP is very outdated, and I (as well as the other former mods) were getting a lot of approval requests. There are no active developers, and maintaining that access lists was a real chore. We can't add other mods, or allow people to add themselves to the list, security for that is built in the program. Also, huggle is a new, extremely powerful, and at least one generation beyond VP, anti-vandalism tool. If you try that and still, for some reason, want to use VP, all of its features are present in Wikimonitor, which has no labor intensive access lists to maintain. So there was really no reason to have to put up with that upkeep. Prodego <sup style="color:darkgreen;">talk  03:13, 24 August 2008 (UTC)


 * So in a nutshell, you have withdrawn it because it is too popular?  Sp in ni ng  Spark  08:15, 24 August 2008 (UTC)


 * I see that the developer of Wikimonitor is Daniel Cannon, the same person who developed VP. Since Daniel has left Wiki to complete his degree, does that not mean that Wikimonitor has no active developers either and if I use it there is a risk that will be pulled from under me as well?  I object to being forced to install .NET for Huggle or anything else, perhaps I just will not bother with antivandalism any more.


 * I can understand you wanting not to accept new users if that is a lot of work for you, but what possible reason have you got for bumping off the existing users - you can just leave it running for them with no maintainence required from you.  Sp in ni ng  Spark  08:24, 24 August 2008 (UTC)
 * You could always try other tools, Huggle amd Vandalproof are not the only two out there, there is Lupin's Anti Vandal tool, which is just Javascript, but I believe it's limited to Firefox and might not work well in other browsers and it is faulty if you have rollback privileges.   Antonio Lopez  (talk) 03:13, 25 August 2008 (UTC)
 * Is there a way where the list of users can just be permanently protected, thus adding no new users and removing any additional work to editors, and allowing the current set of editors to use the VP? I can certainly understand editors who no longer desire to provide an ongoing monitoring process, but the current decision seems rather extreme. We are losing a lot of excellent vandalism surveillance by removing the use of the program. My grandmother use to say, "If it ain't broke you don't need a new one." I think she was a wise woman. VP may be old, but it does an excellent job for those of us who use it. --Storm Rider (talk) 06:47, 25 August 2008 (UTC)
 * I second that. Why should I spend time registering, downloading and learning how to use a new tool.  More trouble than its worth.  I will just use rollback on the articles I care about and the vandals can have the rest.  Sp in ni  ng  Spark  09:55, 25 August 2008 (UTC)
 * Like Prodego said, try Wikimonitor, which is similar to Vandal Proof and has more features. Antonio Lopez  (talk) 17:03, 25 August 2008 (UTC)

Not working
I am operating in Microsoft Windows Vista, and I cannot get it to function properly. I have attempted starting it with administrator privileges, but when I select Log-in To WP, the hourglass flashes, and nothing happens afterwards. -- IRP ☎ 22:30, 6 October 2008 (UTC)


 * See the above post - VP's been disabled--Cahk (talk) 01:04, 7 October 2008 (UTC)
 * If it's been disabled, it shouldn't be downloadable anymore. -- IRP ☎ 03:05, 7 October 2008 (UTC)


 * Fair enough, but it stopped working for months now...--Cahk (talk) 03:34, 7 October 2008 (UTC)


 * Wikimonitor doesn't work any more either.  Sp in ni ng  Spark  16:46, 8 October 2008 (UTC)