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This FAQ (Frequently asked questions) will answer the most common questions asked about us and what we do.
If you got questions about us, newsgroups or how to use our site/ features from our site, scroll down and look for the answer.
Please also read the rules page, so you are fully up to date on what to do when you get in a certain situation.
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What is NZBs'R'US?
NZBs'R'US is a free site that provides an easy solution for browsing what is available on Usenet. Members are able to upload nzbs on their own to help out, or fill requests of other users on the forums. Whether you are a Newsgroup expert or a beginner this is a place where you can find help, great conversations and lots of stuff to download!
Isn't this illegal what you are doing?
No. What we do is just index what other people have uploaded to Newsgroups. We did not upload those files ourselves and therefore we do not give support for them either.
We do not support piracy in any way. The only thing we do is allow others to upload links to content, showing you where to find material you might want, in order to test it (if no trial/beta is available) or evaluate it futher (for longer than a demo or test features not included in a demo/trial). We believe strongly in the statement: If you like it, buy it!
Can I invite my friend to this place?
Sure you can, it is always free to open up an account here so invite all the friends that you want. The more users that are active on the site the better our site becomes!
I got a problem. Where do I report it?
Contact us by sending a PM to the staffbox.
I found a bug. Where do I report it?
Go to this section on the forums. First, look around or search if nobody else reported the bug already. If not, make a post there. You can send a message via the staffbox.
I got a really good idea for the site for you guys. What's the best place to tell you?
Rather than PM'ing one of the staff members, you're better off making a post about it here on the forums.
I've turned on e-mail notifications on new posts, but I'm not getting any/ all email(s)
We've been working on getting this fixed for a long time, but now we got it fixed, we still can't garantue for a 100% that it's not our mistake.
But let's first check whether the problem is not at your site of the line;
-Make sure you're checkin the right inbox of the right e-mail address. Look at the bottom of your profile page to see what e-mail is used to send the e-mails to.
-Look in your junk mail box or trash can to see if your mail wasn't blocked or removed for some reason.
-Make sure that your mail service provider isn't blocking mails sent from us.
If all of the above things are setup fine, please contact us with detailed inforation by sending a message to the Staff Box.
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What are the different user classes?
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The default class of new members. |
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Has donated money to NZBsRUs.com. Similar privileges as Users, but with access to additional sections, as well as removal of any site advertising content. |
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Same as PU except with upload rights and immune to automatic demotion. |
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Can edit and delete nzbs. Can also moderate comments, accounts, and certain aspects of the site. |
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Can do just about anything. Probably. |
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Site owner. |
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How do I download a NZB file?
Simple! If you found the release you want, simply click on the ![Zip]() or ![NZB]() icon underneath the download section.
Is there a limit to the amount of NZBs I can download a day?
There is a limit, though you still have freedom to download as a regular member. As a VIP you can get unlimited downloads every day, so just one more incentive to Donate to support your favorite site!
I notice there are two icons in the download column. What's the difference?
The difference is that one of the icons will get you the NZB file (uncompressed) and the other one a Zip file, with the same NZB file in it. This last one is because it saves you and the server a lot of bandwidth, because the files are a lot smaller. Down side is that you'll have to take 1 extra step and unpack the zip file to get the nzb, and then open it with your newsgroup application.
How do I report a bad upload/nzb?
There are several things you can do. PM one of the mods, post in the Site Support section of the forums, but the best way would probably be to send a PM to the StaffBox. Make sure you include all necessary information including a link to the NZB and a clear reason why it is bad.
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What are newsgroups?
Also called usenet, think of it as a giant bulletin board (the originally intended purpose). Someone posts a message, which is indexed by the different providers (ISP or premium provider). Because of the massive amount of messages (text or binary [non-text files, like rars and mp3s] ), many newsgroup client applications can download all the titles of the messages in a list. These titles are called headers. Headers are used to browse content on newsgroups, download directly, or package into an nzb file for reference and posting elsewhere (such as NZBsRUS). Recently, sites like www.newzleech.com or www.binsearch.info have popped up, allowing users to search the content on the newsgroups without downloading headers and browsing manually.
There's two kinds of groups on usenet; text groups and binary groups. Text groups are discussion groups where everyone who has access can post text to. Binary groups are groups where people can freely post any kind of files to.
We only list the binaries (files) posted on binary groups.
For a comprehensive guide to newsgroups, click here
So, who's resposible for those newsgroups?
In a way, we all are. Your newsgroup provider, which can be your ISP (internet service provider) or a premium server, has a huge system with a massive amount of disk space available, so they actually host the files, but they do not add the files themselves. People like you and us, who have access to newsgroups, are all able to post (upload) files to newsgroups and some of us do so. We list what those people have uploaded.
I don't have newsgroups access and my ISP doesn't provide me any. Are there servers where I can try it?
Yes, there are some free servers available, even though they are very, very limited. Go here for a list of free newsgroup servers.
Alternatively, premium providers like Giganews have a trial period, usually 2-3 days and a maximum download of 1gb or so.
Post age, retention. What is all that?
First, let's define post age: a post age is the age, in days, of a certain post (files). Concretely, this means that if the post age now is 3.4 days, it was uploaded to newsgroups 3.4 days ago. Tomorrow, same time, the post age will of course be 4.4 days.
So, what is retention? Retention is the amount of days a news group provider keeps uploaded files on their server before they are pruned. This is because people constantly upload new material to newgroups, and none of the newsgroup providers have unlimited disk space. Once the files have been deleted (pruned) you can't download the files anymore, at least not from your provider.
Putting those two things together; if you want to download something with a post age greater than you news group provider's retention, it's very likely the files were deleted already and so you can't download them anymore. All newsgroups providers give access to the same content (with varying reservations) so if provider X only has 30 day retention and the files you want have an age of 54 days, you will have to get them from provider Y or Z, or come to a site like NZBs'R'Us and make a request in the forum. That way we can either find a qualifying release with a younger age, or repost it for you. This is the main reason why you should post your retention when making a request.
Here's a list of some news group providers and their retention counts:
Giganews ~ 200 days retention
NewsDemon ~ 85 days retention
Newshosting ~ 70 days retention
Power Usenet ~ 105 days retention
astraweb ~ 68 days retention
ThunderNews ~ 81 days retention
UFONewz ~70 days retention
What application do you recommend me using?
There are many different usenet clients you can use for downloading nzbs on your computer. Here are a list of some popular clients and their costs:
Newsleecher ~ $25 (a few more $ with "supersearch" functionality)
GrabIt ~ Free
Newsbin Pro ~ $35
So I've got all these rar, par, sfv, zip, bin, etc files. What in the heck do I do?
Often the sheer amount of filetypes and naming schemes in the world of downloading can be overwhelming at first glance. There are your standard compressed archives, often in RAR or ZIP filetype. Then you might have an SFV for checking. Usenet 1-ups this by adding yet another extension type, PARs, which are for checking and recovery too. (this FAQ assumes Windows PC apps)
RAR: Opens with WinRAR. Standard for compressed archives, often broke into multiple parts. This might be .rar, .r01, .r02, etc, although this has been abandoned in the more recent versions of WinRAR in favor of .part01.rar, .part02.rar, etc (so theres not 100+ different extensions that windows tries to manage, its just a single ".rar" main extension).
ZIP: Opens with WinZip. Standard for packing 0-Day apps usually. You can have WinRAR set to open these and not worry about having 2 apps installed (WinRAR can manage pretty much every archive out there, including 7-Zip, tar, etc).
SFV: Opens with many SFV checkers, QuickPAR, etc. An SFV file is simple a parity checking file that runs through the list of files it is meant for and checks if they are all there and if they're 100% intact. Result is a list stating OK or BAD (assuming the sfv was created from a 100% intact data set)
PAR/PAR2: Opens with QuickPAR. PAR files contain checking like SFV, however they also have blocks of recovery data in order to repair bits and pieces of data that may have been lost in the transfer or as a result of your usenet provider. Run any of the par/par2 files from a set and it will scan through and tell you the status, and recover if necessary. This also assumes that the pars were created from a 100% intact source file set.
HELPFUL NOTE: Some usenet clients (GrabIt, Newsleecher, for example) now have built in checking and extraction! This takes the guesswork out of pars/rars/sfv, checking, and extraction. Basically you load up an nzb (that includes pars for a fileset), it detects the first par and checks the files as you go. If recovery is necessary, it does in the background and then (if you desire) will extract the rars/zips for you.
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Can I upload NZBs?
Absolutely! Everyone can. Basic users are limited to one nzb at a time.
How do I upload NZBs?
Very simple. Click here to go to the upload section.
If you're uploading a movie, please provide the IMDb link; click 'I have an IMDb link'. If you are not uploading a movie or just don't have an iMDB, click 'I don't have an IMDB link'.
Browse for the NZB file and the enter the name of the release you are uploading in the 'NZB name' field (this is what will show on the browse page). Scene titles are required when available (more on this elsewhere)
Select the type of release it is you are uploading (for example Games - PC ISO).
If you have access to the NFO file, please add this too by browsing for it (REMOVE ANY SERIALS/KEYS FROM THE NFO FILE).
If you said you had a IMDb link before, paste it in the IMDb link field.
If you'd like to enter some extra information about the release in the description field (not necessary if you selected you had an IMDb link), go ahead, and when you're done click 'Do it!'
Congratulations, you have just uploaded an NZB!
On the upload page, I see some extra fields which are not necessary to select if I want to upload something. Wat are they for?
-=Format: NTSC/ PAL
If you're uploading a movie or console game, the files are usually for a specific region on the world. If you want to play this disk in another region, you can't. If you know from your release whether it's NTSC or PAL, please select this option, as an extra image will show on the browse page so people can easily recignise that they are downloading the right files. If you're uploading something that is not region related, select 'Not applicable'
-=Genre
If you are uploading a movie, for example, and you happen to know the genre of it, enter it here. This additional information will show on the browse page, so people will easily recognise that they are downloading the right files.
-=Additional title text
Sometimes some information isn't part of the release name, but you want to add it anyway. For example, if no pars are included in the NZB, you want to notify the people downloading it. This 'extra title' will show right next to the origional title.
-=Description
If you selected that you have an IMDb link, it won't be required from you to put something in there. But if you do have something extra, like certain details about the posted release (who couldn't fit in the Addtitional title text), you can post it there.
Can I package stuff together in a single NZB?
It depends, but usually we encourage it. Grouping a corresponding set together clears up clutter on the browsing page, especially with tv shows and such where individual discs are posted one after another (some TV shows and such can be 8+ discs or 20+ episodes).
This would apply, as suggested, to a complete season of a TV show, or a Box Set for other Movie and DVD releases.
An example of something you should NOT group all into one nzb, are things such as a few applications you found uploaded consecutively, or only a partial selection of an otherwise complete set (ie. discs 1 and 2 of a 7 disc package)
If you decide to put all the discs, nfo, and pars into one nzb, as this is usually the most efficient method, just make sure you apply the nzb title appropriately.
For example, if the original scene release title was
Lost.Season.2.Disc.1-NTSC-XPDVD
etc for each disc, just change the single nzb title to something like
Lost.Season.2-NTSC-XPDVD [COMPLETE] or
Lost.Season.2-NTSC-XPDVD [5 discs]
so we know you have packed them all together.
This makes sense too. Usually if you are downloading something that normally comes packaged with more than one disc, then you would probably want to download them all together. This way, if someone just wants a specific part, they can simply load the entire nzb in to their client (newsleecher for example) and deselect all but exactly what they need. If your client doesnt allow you to do this, then its probably time to upgrade to one that does (grabit, a free client, is perfectly acceptable starter program).
Hey! I just uploaded a NZB and now it's gone already!
Sounds like you didn't read the rules properly than! It's possible your release was deleted because it was a dupe, or because it was older than the rules allow you to. Best is to read the rules again and figure out what you did wrong yourself.
You may also want to check the site log in order to find out a more specific reason why it was deleted or edited, and by whom. If you are still confused, you can message the person (staff member) who deleted the nzb for more information.
Par2 files; when to post?
The short answer: always.
The long answer: sometimes you see posts with a *No Pars* tag in the additional title text or with *Pars Only*. That is because some files are so freshly uploaded that the NZB is still hot, hot, hot. With other words, the uploaded couldn't yet have posted the Par2 files. If something is so fresh, we allow it to be uploaded to the site aswell, as long as they tag their post properly.
NOTES:
-This exception only goes for releases aproximatly bigger than 1 GiB! If the release is smaller, just wait for the uploader to upload the Par2s aswell.
-Also note: If no pars are included, post 'No Pars' (with caps and all) in the additional title text field. No other versions, we want to keep this site tighdy and visual aspects like this improve survey for all the users.
-When the pars DO come online, you are resposible to post them.
-If you post a NZB with par files included, do not add a tag 'With Pars' or 'Pars Included' (or any version for that matter). Par2 files are required, except for the exception outlined above.
Does uploading a NZB mean I need to upload the files to newsgroups aswell?
No. But you can! If you got acces to a good distro and you got a fast internet connection, you can choose not to wait but to upload the latest files to newsgroups yourself. You'll need to download additional software, in many cases.
We, the NZBs'R'US site and its staff, are not responsible for our users uploading files to newsgroups and/ or for breaking possible user/ copyrights.
How do I upload to Usenet?
Slyck wrote an excellent tutorial for people looking to upload files to Usenet.
Are there special characters I must remove from my nzb filename?
Yes, there are. As a matter of fact, there are a lot. Those characters can cause problems for either our scripts, or for browsers/ OS's of our users, so we just can't have them/ Once you try to upload a nzb file with any of those characters, you'll automaticly get a message that you should remove them, but here's a list of what characters are not allowed;
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¹ alt + 1
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What qualifies as a Dupe ?
In order to keep the site clean and allow users to be recognized for the uploads, there are a few rules regarding dupes.
A dupe (ie. duplicate) is a repeat post of the same content, whether it be a movie, game, album, or application. Only 1 upload will be allowed of any given release or set of files, unless one of the following applies:
1) The same release has not been posted for 14 days (or more).
2) It has been posted in the last 14 days, but from a usenet group that may not be available to all users. A user must then request that the release be uploaded in a different group, indicating a need for a duplicate post. This repost/duplicate must be labeled as "Repost Request"
What are some good dupechecking resources?
Well, lets start with the obvious and often most useful: Google
Google can come in handy if you only have the filenames and want to find the proper title for that release. Or, if all you have is "Movie Title" and release group, ie. "PUKKA", then you can put those into google and 9 times out of 10 you can easily find the complete scene title this way.
Also, often just searching on usenet for those file will net you the entire title. Usenet/newsgroup search sites:
Newzleech.com
Binsearch.info
Console games:
abgx.net
Video (tv/movie):
VCDQuality
Anything:
NFoogle
Doopes
TheIsoNews
these are just a few, many more sites are out there. Please feel free to contribute to the list by messaging a staff member.
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What is the request section for?
The request section is a place where our users can request releases they want, but can't find them theirselves. Once requested, other members will look for those files on newsgroups and post the NZB for it on the site.
The people who filled the request did not necessarily upload the files themselves!
Where can I request files?
You can request files here on the forums.
How do I request?
Simply make a post in the proper sub-forum of the link above in the following format:
TITLE................. Max. 1 title per thread
TYPE.................. XBOX360/ Movie/ Applications
FORMAT............. DVD/ XviD/ HDTV or any
REGION............. PAL/ NTSC or any
RETENTION........ xx Days
This way, people can fill your request more accuratly and much faster.
What can I not request?
1. Do not Request Retail DVD's Before Retail Date
2. Do not Request "scene" files that were just released on the net with in 7 days, ie. "zero day" files.
3. Do not Request Par2 Files
4. Do not Request Cracks/Serial ect.
Help! I requested something on the forums and my request is now gone!
This is probably because of one of three things:
-You didn't request according to the rules. First thing you should do after seing your post dissapear is to think back whether you had followed the rules correctly and, if needed, cross reference with the rules/ FAQ page and with the sticky in each Request subforum
-Your request has been filled. Look/ search on the site for your request and download it.
-Your request has been pruned. Our forums know prune dates, in oder to cut down the amount of posts. If nobody replied to your post in a long time, it's well possible your post has been automaticly removed.
If none of this has happened, you think, feel free to PM one of our staff members.
Can I fill someone else's request?
Yes you can! Just use a newsgroup search engine to locate what the other person is looking for. A few good sites to try are Newzleech and BinSearch. Just remember to title the nzb correctly, and follow all the standard nzb uploading rules. If the age of the files is more than 14 days you need to start the filename with [REQ], otherwise the staff will not know it is a request, and probably delete it for being too old. For example:
[REQ] Sweet.Movie.Request.DVDRip.XviD-OWNZ0rz
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What benefits does it have to upgrade my account?
Just to list some features;
-Unlimited Downloads Per Day
-Download as ZiP / Uncompressed NZB
-Download Custom NZB, ie. just the pars/nfo/selected files only
-Access to more file information.
-Full NZB indexing *Hidden Sections*
-Full Forum access *Hidden sections*
-VIP NZB Request System
-No Site Popups
What happens with the money I donate?
You'll help us pay the server bills. No extra vacations for staff members, just paying the bills.
Where can I donate?
When you're reading this, you can take the long way by going to your 'Profile' and then clicking on 'Subscription'. But you're here already, so you might as well just click this link.
I'm just new and I like the site. But should I donate?
Clearly, this is up to you. We wish to recieve the support from users who understand our philosophy, know what we are standing for and what our goals are. Every cent we recieve we believe comes from an understanding heart and it's because of that that we value it so much!
Are there other ways to become ViP except from donating?
No. At the moment the only way to become a ViP is to add a subscription to your account and so by donating to us.
I donated money the other day, but I don't have my ViP status yet!
Please report this to us by sending a PM to any of the Administrators (including donation details) or to to make a post here on the forums (without donation details), so the most suited staff member can help you out.
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What is this new irc channel I am hearing so much about?
The NZBSRUS admins have been kind enough to set up an irc network and channels for the users to socialize, find help and get lots of useful information.
What is the server information? How do i connect?
Server: irc.nzbsrus.com
Channel: #nzbsrus
Link: click here!
(note, this irc link might not work with firefox)
Note: This link will only work if you have an irc client installed
it is very simple to connect. Just open up your irc client and join the server with this command
/server irc.nzbsrus.com
and voila! you are here already
What are some of the available channels?
You can use the command /list to get a list of all the available channels, but here are some of the main ones.
#nzbsrus - this is the main channel for all general gossip and chatter
#help - this is the main help channel. if you have any questions that aren't answered on the forums, FAQ or Rules, try asking it here and a member will help you through your problem
#nzb-announce - this is a channel that is something like the RSS feed on the site. Any time a new NZB is uploaded it will be displayed in the channel along with a direct link to download it.
#nzb-spam - this is another nice channel with several helpful bots including:
>>!imdb - this bot can give you information about a movie from imdb's database
>>!nforce - this both is basically an RSS feed of the nforce site to give you quick notice about any new releases
>>!qvcd - this is an RSS feed from vcdquality for the latest vcd releases
>>!qsvcd - this is an RSS feed from vcdquality for the latest svcd releases
What are the rules for the irc channels?
The rules are simple. Just be nice to each other.
1) Please remember that not everyone is a expert with nzb's or with irc if they ask question please try and help if you can. If not Point them towards #help. Remember everyone had to learn at some point.
2) Leave any derogatory comments at the door. Dont cause trouble on the channels with inflamatory remarks else you risk being banned for something stupid.
3) No nzb requests on the irc server. All requests belong on the forums for everyone to see, and you will get much more exposure on the forums.
4) No spamming. if you spam and dont stop when you are told you will be kicked, or banned.
This is still a work in progress, so just because something is not listed in the rules does not necessarily mean that it is allowed. If you are not sure, then your best bet is to not do it.
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I have a question, but it's not been answered after reading this FAQ!
Either go to the forums and browse around or make your own post, or please contact any of our staff members by sending a PM to the staffbox.
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