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Old November 18th, 2007
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Default Help Me...Please...Anyone(trouble connecting)

I just bought a new computer and limewire just doesn't want to connect (stays at one bar) Is it just because of some settings I'm not aware of?
Here's info I found, if need some more plz repost

1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98) Windows XP 2002 version
2. What firewalls you have? 1 - Windows
3. How much ram?
4. Hard Disk space available? yes.. a lot
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) broadband
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? D-Link router
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. latest
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? Bell
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? Worked
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. connection with laptop
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. I'm not a new user
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 yes, my firewall is on
14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled? guess so(?)
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall AVG
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). Canada
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