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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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I have not been able to connect for a little over a week now. Tonight I purchased Limewire PRO and installed it thinking that may fix the problem. Now I still cannot connect. HELP!!!

1. OS version? XP
2. What firewalls you have? Windows Firewall is OFF McAfee is set to allow.
3. How much ram? 2 MB
4. Hard Disk space available? 180 GB
5. Connection type? DSL
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? Speedstream DSL Modem
7. Where are you trying to connect from? HOME
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? LIMEWIRE 4.16.7 PRO Java 1.6.0_03
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? SBC
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? I RECEIVED YOUR TEST WORKED
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? NOPE
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. NEW PROBLEM FOR USER
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? NOPE
14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled? N/A
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? McCAFEE
16. What country are you living in? UNITED STATES
Hi sabruce01 In Limewire Links (below) click on (If LW will not connect) and go through these fixes -- if still no good try the link (connection problems) let us know how you got on with these fixes.
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Limewire links: (If LW 5 will not connect) (If LW 4 will not connect)(system details) (LW Clean Reinstallation Instructions) (setting up your firewall to accept LW)

LW links are changed at times to match the current problems.

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