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I download the mods using the links in their posts then i extract them to the folder i was told to c:users:username:appdata:local:stardockgames:sinsofasolarempire:mods

I go into ironclad online and hit create account, enter my desired username and password enter my cd key, try and create it and it says disconnected from ironclad online, then i type in my username and password into login and hit log in and then it says disconnected from ironclad online, how do i get it to work!?!? (i use win vista)