Thanks, Mimzy. I am experiencing problems in defining and setting up the ports in this Windows 8.1 os.... so, I'll think about them tonight and go through the procedure in my mind, and then tomorrow I'll be able to tell FLM members what an obfuscating system Windows 8.1 is! to give a clue, when I ...

I forgot to mention another thing from running through your instructions, Phuzzy. In the step-by-step instructions it says

eMule can be set to block IP addresses and the community maintains blacklists. Go back to Options -> Security and enable "Filter servers too" under IP Filter. Type http://www ...

Thanks, Phuzzy - sage advice that I will take. Thanks for the help and pointers.

Thanks, Emuler, for clearing those points up.

Great work on the Manual, Phuzzy. I followed the step-by-step instructions carefully, re-reading each part and confirming the actions before moving on. OK, now I have to stop and clear a couple of points up before bravely moving on.
1) Should I check the box for "Update server list when connecting ...

Thanks for all the suggestions, but I think I'll wait until my pc comes in during the next two Weeks!

The tablet has 8gb of total device capacity, with 3.9gb of available space; I also have a 15th SO card mounted.

Tanks, Phuzzy and Mimzy. I appreciate all the onerous editing work, Phuzzy.
I know nothing about Linux!

In the past I did receive much invaluable help with setting up and using eMule...It brought me much "on-topic" rewards. Of course, I was using a P.C. then . I am now using an Android tab (tablet), and have been searching for a version of eMule that will run on this tablet.

BT. .. took me hours to ...