hello there everyone....so im having a problem with limewire, it doesnt connect for me, it only has one green bar, and theres a wall infront of the globe...my firewall is set to allow limewire to connect and everything else, ive also tried port forwarding before and ive had no luck with that, my brother had limewire on this computer before and it worked fine. can anybody help me with this?

It would be a good idea to let us know what equipment you have, i.e. system details: System details - help us to help you -> Provide these details when you post!!!

1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98) Windows XP Home.
2. What firewalls you have? A personal firewall, and an XP built in one.(they are both configured for limewire)
3. How much ram? 37.2 GB
4. Hard Disk space available? uhm im not sure i think its 37.2GB?
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) Verizon Online DSL
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers?Westell 6100, and ive already portforwarded once before and it did nothing to help me.
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.)? House.
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help>About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version.
9. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider)? Verizon
10. Do this simple test for us. Using your browser go here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ The page should say 'Your test worked!'. What happens when you go there? It says this page cannot be displayed.
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up.No im not.
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user.Well, my brother had limewire on this computer before but then got rid of it, but while he had it it was working perfectley.
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface?Yes.

x33kimsy

Check out the following URL, it seems that your ISP blocks P2P traffic:

ISP's known to BLOCK or Filter p2p or specifically Limewire

However, there are some forum members seem to get on OK with Verizon but most posting say that they are being blocked.


UK Bob

i can't get past "starting connection", and have tried several fixes posted in various other threads - nothing thus far has helped. i clicked on the test link above and got "your test worked". my norton settings are configured to "permit all" for limewire, but i still can't connect.
the globe shows a brick wall, though i've got my windows XP firewall turned off.(?)
i've had LM for a long time and never had this problem before, but haven't used it for several months. i just upgraded to PRO hoping it would correct any problems, but that didn't make a difference.
i sent an email to "support", but am getting very frustrated with the software. can anyone help me???

Hi grant, Firstly you should of made this a new separate thread instead of tagging onto an old thread -- Okay in limewire Links (below) click on (If LW will not connect) and go through these fixes -- if it still doesnt work try this:-
To configure Norton's to allow LimeWire:

1. Double-Click the firewall systemtray icon. If it's not there, load Norton's Personal Firewall through your Start menu, then in the Programs list.
2. In the System Status window, click Personal Firewall
3. On the right-hand side of the window is the option to Configure, click it. A new window will emerge, with tabs at the top of it.
4. Click the Program Control tab.
5. In the Manual Program Control section, look for C:\Program Files\LimeWire\LimeWire.exe.
6. If it's in the list, skip ahead to No. 10.
7. If it's not in the list, click the Add button.
8. Double-click the LimeWire folder.
9. Double-click LimeWire.exe.
10. Select LimeWire in the list.
11. Click the Modify button at the bottom of the window.
12. Select Permit from the "What do you want to do?" drop-down list.
13. Click OK.
14. Click OK on the Norton Personal Firewall window.
15. Close any other Norton's Personal Firewal windows.
16. Close and reload LimeWire.

You should be able to connect to LimeWire now.

Finally if problem still remains click on (system details) fill in as much as you can and post back here

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Limewire links: (If LW will not connect) (connection problems) (system details) (LW Clean Reinstallation Instructions) (Fixes for LW when LW isn't operating as it should)

LW links are changed at times to match the current problems.

1. OS version? Vista with Adminstrator Privaleges
2. What firewalls you have? Norton Firewall
3. How much ram? 2046 MB
4. Hard Disk space available? 40GB
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) wireless broadband
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? Clearwire modem
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.)? apartment
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help>About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version.4.16.7 Java 1.6.0-05
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)?Clearwire
10. Do this simple test for us. Using your browser go here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ The page should say 'Your test worked!'. What happens when you go there? Says Your Test Worked
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. no
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. 1st try in a few months and just downloaded LWPro
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? _ click here to see Sample image
14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled?
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall Norton and i've checked to allow limewire
16. What country are you living in? Sometimes there are ISPs with the same name in more than one country (eg Clearwire in the USA & also in Ireland). Clearwire, USA