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Old July 16th, 2008
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Question Limewire runs but does not connect

I've used limewire for years and just recently it will run, but won't connect so i can't download music. Any information as to what I can do is greatly appreciated!


1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98) If using Windows Vista, please tell us whether you have an Administrator user account. Windows 2000
2. What firewalls you have? None (that I know)
3. How much ram?261
4. Hard Disk space available? 2.6GB
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) broadband
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? linksys
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.)?apartment
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help>About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version. LW4.18.3 JAVA 1.50_06
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? Comcast
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? test worked
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. ?
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. new problem (LW always worked with no troubleshooting)
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 no
14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled? ?
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall Mcafee
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).US
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