I open the shortcut which is:

C:\Documents and Settings\administrator\Desktop\IW5M\iw5m_server.exe" +set net_queryPort 27015 +set net_port 27016 +set net_masterServerPort 27017 +set sv_config "server.cfg" +start_map_rotate

And then the console shows up. It says:

Welcome to IW5M r29.
http://fourdeltaone.net/ for help and support 
Loading fastfile code_pre_gfx_mp
Loading fastfile localized_code_pre_gfx_mp
Loading fastfile code_post_gfx_mp
Loading fastfile localized_code_post_gfx_mp
Loading fastfile patch_mp
Loading fastfile dlc2_ui_mp
Loading fastfile dlc1_ui_mp
Loading fastfile common_mp
Loading fastfile localized_common_mp
Connecting to online services...................................................................................

And the dots continue to appear but nothing else happens. I cant connect via IP or see the server in the server list. This server has worked before. I can play the game, although i need to refresh the server list multiple times for the servers to appear and it takes a while to "Connect to online services".

Please help me,

xX60NXx

Here are some possible causes:

a. Your ports aren't open

b. You launched the server with incorrect parameters

c. The master server is offline

d. You haven't created a .dsx file in your IW5 folder, restart and try again.

e. You're not being able to use the required sockets. Open windows command prompt as administrator and use this command:

netsh winsock reset

f. your internet is down lol

You haven't created a .dsx file in your IW5 folder, restart and try again.

You're not being able to use the required sockets. Open windows command prompt as administrator and use this command:

netsh winsock reset

I've done the CMD thingy.

What is that about a dsx file? Never heard about it... What should it contain?

I'll create that file and put it in the folder, and then reset the PC so that the CMD thing applies.

All the rest of the causes are working/done.

f. your internet is down lol

Nice trolling, but as you can see I'm posting in the forum, I'm able to play the game AND I'm able to see the status page, so no, I don't think so...

It solved itself and I didn't even apply the CMD command change. Strange. You can lock this if you wish.

Hm ok