My LW connects when I first start the program, disconnects quickly, and will not reconnect. This problem has just recently started, I have completely uninstalled, and reinstalled LW, with both the online and offline version, with the same results. I have gone to the forum, searching for answers, trying several recommended fixes, with the same problem.
1. OS version? Windows XP Pro
2. What firewalls you have? McAfee
3. How much ram? 1.25G
4. Hard Disk space available? 30G
5. Connection type? DSL
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? Netgear Router FVS318
7. Where are you trying to connect from? Home
8. What version of LimeWire? LW 4.12.6 JAVA 1.5.0_09
9. Who is your ISP provider? Earthlink
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 Test Worked
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? Yes, other computers, on a LAN thru the router, other computers run LW with no problems.
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. New problem, experienced user
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? Yes