After going through 68 pages of repetitive questions, I have to ask my own which is much similar to many. Although I cannot find a solution to my connection problems.
I am using Windows Vista (I also tried the new thing MassMod added at the end of his first post that would fix immediate DC problems like which I'm having by clicking the compatibility thing. But on Vista, I only have the XP service pack 2).
Running iBot by itself-- the bot doesn't auto-detect my character. I am positive that I followed your instructions step by step. I've done them several times over, too!
So, I tried HardMod 9.7... Once I launch the thing, Silkroad immediately disconnects. Over and over again. No matter how many times I try.
I had the whole launching the bot and having the guard disappear and nothing happen problem before, too. I've somehow gotten past that-- I don't remember how, though. I may have restarted my computer, I can't quite recall.
I am not sure what to do other than to ask. I'm no computer/programme genius.

Can i get this thing working or am I doomed to be forever grinding on my own?
BTW thanks for the awesome guide. It's so easy to read despite it is absolutely not working for me right now.