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Connection Problems Problems getting the LimeWire or WireShare program connecting to the Gnutella network. (not about connecting to files, that is a Download/Upload Problems section issue.) Please supply system details as described in the forum rules.
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Old August 24th, 2008
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I seemed to have tried everything in the stickys and still nothing... can someone please help.

1. OS version? windows xp home edition
2. What firewalls you have? firewalls on my computer are turned off (limewire still shows a firewall)
3. How much ram? 512
4. Hard Disk space available? 10gb
5. Connection type? cable
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? D-Link DCM 202
7. Where are you trying to connect from: House
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? limewire 4.18.6PRO
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? cox
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 said your test worked
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. not sharing
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. new problem with experienced user had lw on this computer before
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface yes_
14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled? i dont have a router
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? windows security base program that came with computer, and spysweeper
16. What country are you living in? usa
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Go to Start menu -> Programs -> LW -> Uninstall.

Then get either version LW 4.16 or 4.12 & install: LimeWire - OldVersion.com & see if that helps

If still issues, then run thru these tips again: http://www.gnutellaforums.com/connec...t-connect.html

If still problems, then post back with which version of LW you chose. Also list which Java version you are using.

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Still no good....

Limewire 4.12.3
Java 1.6.0_07

I tried the port foward solution reccomended on here on this website
Port Forwarding for the Norton Internet Security 2007
and got a brief slow connection, then lost it when my computer rebooted. Now I am stuck again
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Norton ? You didn't mention above you had Norton. sighs

(a) Make a note of your settings then: 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.)

(b) Tip: Purge the Downloads Queue! (click on blue link)

(c) Again, disable all your performance options, and OOB searching. Set LW to manually connect via file menu.
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