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Originally Posted by SquirrelKing
My Limewire wasn't connecting, so I decided to do the solutions in the threads. I get to the one about replacing the gnutella.net file, and I do everything it says, only there's no Limewire folder in my Applications Data folder. I tried uninstalling and reinstalling, but that didn't fix it.
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Try this:- (
you must show all hidden files)
[1] Open windows explorer (windows XP SP2)
select Tools à select Folder Options à select View à select Show hidden files and folders.
[2] In windows explorer look for the Limewire Folder – go here:-
c:\documents and settings\username\applications data\LimeWire
(or)
c:\documents and settings\username\limewire
[3] Ensure that limewire is completely off (check that it isn't in the system tray-bottom right-if it is click on it and select exit)
now open the .limewire folder and look for and delete the gnutella.net file (see image below) If you don't find a gnutella.net file dont panic - go to para [4] and cont.
[4] download a new version from (here) and save it to yr desktop
[5] Drag the new gnutella.net file from your desktop into the limewire folder.
[6] Close the LW Folder and start up Limewire
NOTE: If you are using VISTA you will find the LimeWire folder here:-C:\Users\your username\AppData\Roaming\LimeWire ß(Preference Folder)
Click on this link (
vista - show hidden files)
If this fix doesnt work in Limewire Links below click on (If LW will not connect) and go through these fixes.