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How to fix “software expired” error in TVAnts

Many users have reported that after using P2P TV streaming app TVAnts for a while, they suddenly receive the message below informing them that the software has expired:

Uninstalling and reinstalling the application using Windows uninstaller doesn’t work. The crucial thing to do is remove the registry entries which Windows frequently leaves behind when removing programs. You can do this manually but it’s not advised since you can seriously mess-up your system if you remove something you shouldn’t from the registry. Continue reading “How to fix “software expired” error in TVAnts”

How to reactivate TVAnts after it expires

I used to rely on TVAnts for years until one day I got the splash screen below when trying to open it. Basically, it told me that the license had expired and took me to the TvAnts website which of course, is entirely in Chinese. However, I deduced that the big red box was the download link and proceeded to wait for the most painfully slow 2.76MB download I’ve ever experienced in my life. After all that, and following the “Chinglish” (my personal fav – “I like your smile, but unlike you put your shoes on my face”) installation instructions, I was frustrated to find that I got exactly the same message again when starting it.

TvAnts License Expired

This has apparently been a major problem for UK users who at the beginning of the last football season, suddenly received the “license expired” message. The sneaky reason they tried to make you download the latest version is because it contains an IP detector which detects which country you are using it from and in certain cases, blocks you with yet another license expired message. Note that this IP Detector has since been removed from the latest version however.

TvAnts Proxy

There are two ways round this if you live in a restricted country (of which there is no official list): a) Move to another country b) Use a proxy to get round it. Ideally, you should use a Taiwanese or Korean proxy such as those listed at xroxy.com. Then, in the “Tools” menu click on “Settings” and type the proxy details into the appropriate field. Restart TVAnts and hopefully you shouldn’t experience anymore license expired warnings. If it doesn’t work, then check that the proxy is live and working with an online proxy checker.

By the way, the terribly slow direct download on the Chinese site for TVAnts is here. However, you’ll probably find it much quicker to download it from Softonic plus the review will help you get to grips with the Chinese interface.

Enjoy free live football with TvAnts

Get closer to the action with TvAnts Thanks to spiralling ticket prices and the outrageous costs of pay-per-view these days, it’s becoming ever more difficult for soccer fans to watch their team in action. Not to worry though because, like most things, it’s possible to combat this problem using computer software. One of the best apps for watching live football on your PC is TvAnts, which allows you to tune into channels showing the games via Internet servers.

The basic installation process of the software is pretty straightforward and is merely a case of ‘OK’-ing through the prompts. However, there are a number of problems that crop up that can hamper your viewing progress. For instance, the resolution of the player window is often distorted and you may experience some degree of ‘flipping’. To combat this, try reducing both the colour depth and resoltuion. If this still doesn’t make a difference, you might need to watch the game in a smaller window, rather than maximising it.

You could also find the playback a little jerky, even with 100% buffering. This is usually due to the combination of your processor and software firewall. If your connection is running off a router then try disabling the firewall temporarily (remember to turn it back on again afterwards!)

Another problem occurs when you have the XP Service Pack 2 installed. The pack applies a limitation on streaming, so you’ll probably find the transmission isn’t smooth enough. To restore the original limit and resolve the issue simply install the XP Service Pack Socket Fix.

OK, so now everything is set up for maximum viewing pleasure, it’s time to find the games. First off, make sure you have the fanshoptv.no-ip.info server installed, as the one default server, www.tvants.com, is pretty unreliable. Now to access the channels. The best ones for live Premiership, La Liga, Champions League, etc. are the Asian ones such as Shanghai Sports, Gungdong TV and Goal TV. You’ll find channel guides and match schedules at BoxtoBox or Live Internet Football. Now, site back relax and enjoy your team dish out a good thumping.