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Old June 25th, 2008
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Default can not connect

I can not connect Limewire. I've tried everying on the web site. Can you provide any futher suggestions?

thank you
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Originally Posted by kathyrose View Post
I've been using Limewire for a couple of years now and I can't seem to connect.
Finding out the brand name & model number of the modem/router will help.

http://www.gnutellaforums.com/connec...t-connect.html

Another suggestion is to close LW, install FrostWire & if it connects, then close it down, re-open LW.
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I can not connect Limewire. I've tried everying on the web site. Can you provide any futher suggestions
No we can't help much at all without these details as the forum rules specify you must include with your post *sighs* -> System details - help us to help you (click on blue link)

You wish help on this forum yet you REFUSE to read the Forum Rules ? pfft !!! As a new person signing up to these forums you will have seen links to the forum rules at least three times. And they are listed at the top of each section of the forums.
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I downloaded and installed free version 4.18.3 It worked fine at first but now when I start it it takes 10 to 15 minutes to connect. I'm on Rogers high speed. When I do connect it's fast as ever. Any ideas what's going on.
When updating to this new version it's best to delete your previous LW preferences folder.

Try deleting your LW Preferences folder whilst LW is closed; instructions here: Point #2 & 3 in Fixes for Limewire (sample image included at bottom of page.)

VISTA users preferences folder: http://www.gnutellaforums.com/genera...der-vista.html

Deleting LW Preferences folder in Mac OSX

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the modem/router is called 2Wire Gateway and I believe the model number is 2700HG-E. I hope this helps.
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Thank you LOTR. I did as you suggested and it's working fine now.
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Default Success!

I just signed up for this forum because after years of flawless use I couldn't connect to Limewire as of yesterday. I tried adding LW to the firewall's exceptions, etc. to no avail. Then I visited the link that LOTR mentioned:

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Originally Posted by Lord of the Rings View Post
And the following bit of advice worked like a charm for me (I started with the first option and worked my way down):

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REPLACE gnutella.net FILE
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Close LW. Make sure that it’s properly closed by opening Task Manager (ctrl+alt+del) & click on the Processes tab. If there’s a LW process running, end the process.

The link below will take you to a file hosting site where you can download a file named gnutella.net.
zSHARE - gnutella.net
If that link doesn't work, try this other one.
gnutella.net

Download that file & save it to your computer. Remember where you've saved the file to.

If you're using XP, look below.

Go to Control Panel > Folder Options > click on the View tab > put a dot in the circle next to ‘show hidden files and folders’ > apply > ok.

Go to Start > click on My Computer > double click on Documents and Settings > double click on the folder with your username > double click on Application Data. Now look for a folder named LimeWire. This folder named LimeWire is your preferences folder. You need to open the LimeWire folder by double clicking on it.

Once you’ve opened the LimeWire folder, look for a file named gnutella.net (or it may be named gnutella).

Delete that file. Leave the LimeWire folder open.
If there’s no file named gnutella.net or gnutella, don’t panic...you can put one into the folder.

Go & find the gnutella.net file that you downloaded earlier. Copy that gnutella.net file & paste it into the open LimeWire folder.

Close all folders, restart your computer & then start LW.

If you're using Vista, you'll need to look for your preferences folder in a different place. Try C:\Users\your username\AppData\Roaming\LimeWire
And more info about how to show hidden files & folders, and how to find the preferences folder here LimeWire Pref Folder in Vista
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Old June 29th, 2008
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I had the same problem but fixed it. Im using vista32


I found a directory in my user directory called ".limewire"

it was located at "C:\Users\bl4h\.limewire"

Of course that will differ depending on your computer username

I closed limewire pro and deleted that directory completely. when i ran limewire again it brought up the configuration wizard, which didnt come up when i first nstalled it. after going through that everything works fine.

If youre having this prob look for that directory and delete it, or somehow manage to bring up the configuration wizard. maybe it writes some files that are missing and need to be written.
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Experienced the same problem as you miamiblue and now, after LOTR's instructions, everything's all fixed, such a godsend! Cheers!!!
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I only get one green bar too and it says it detects a firewall, but I have done everything to turn it off. This only happened with new version. Would buy pro, but hearing everyone having same trouble so NOT!!!
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Try the fixes in the thread below, start off by deleting LW's preferences folder.
If nothing there helps, post back with your system details (that thread has info about the details that we need).
If LW Will Not Connect
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Old July 5th, 2008
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Default Same here

I downloaded LimeWire to my new Dell Inspiron. Worked great for about 24hrs. Now, when I 2xclick from the desktop it gives me the LW Setup page ONLY. Can't go back, or forward and the "Finish" box is whited-out & inaccessable. WTF?
I was thinking it was a LW marketing trick to induce us to buy the PRO version, but reading here, sounds like the pro is just as bad - only now we PAY for it.
Tried LW's page, but - funny thing - no click-thru to post to them...
Funny way to drum up business.
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