I Tried Everything

cjcamon · #1 (**permalink**) June 28th, 2004

I tried everything in all forums and I am still getting disconnected shortly after connecting. Not just limewire, but my entire Internet connection is dropped and the only way to fix it is to reboot. I am using the following equip.

MSI MB with 2000+ AMD
Integrated LAN
512 DDR RAM
Connecting via Time Warner Roadrunner Cable High Speed
Bandwidth Place reporting 2.6mb sec

I have Zone Alarm installed and have provided full access.
I am using Norton Antivirus 2004
I am running the free version of AdAware. (no continual protection)

I followed all instructions online including deleting the .limewire after exiting the program and exiting the tray icon. I have unchecked the autoconnect and connect on startup. Even tried reinstalling, redownloading then reinstalling, and doing it all over and over again.

Thought the problem might be integrated LAN so I disabled it and put in a D-Link DFE-530TX+, same problem.

I then called my provider to find that nothing on my account was disabled and that they wore blocking nothing.

What Next? I really wasted $18 if no one can fix this.

NikeZ · #2 (**permalink**) July 1st, 2004

I am having exactly the same problem and have tried almost everything too! I have:

Asus MB with Intel Pentium 4 - 3GHz
1GB DDR RAM
Integrated Intel LAN
Netgear ADSL Modem
Belkin 54g Wireless Router
Connected by BT Broadband - ADSL @ 512kbps

I have StopZilla! installed and I am currently running Windows Service Pack 2 Beta/RC2(a legal copy as I am a registered tester!)
I am also running Norton SystemWorks 2003 and Norton Antivirus 2005 Beta (again legal copy!)
Finally AdAware Professional is also running

Windows XP Service Pack 2 - this installs the new Internet Firewall which I am also currently using. I have added the LimeWire port to this and all is ok with that.

I have tried everything from reinstalling it, to downloading the latest version, to restarting, disabling firewalls, enabling ports disabling all above mentioned software and even hard-booting my modem and router.

Nothing seems to work. LimeWire SOMETIMES connects and displays "Poor" or "Good" but then goes back to "Connecting". I have noticed that sometimes after a reboot if you go straight into LW and dont load ANYTHING else it works for a while. Also as soon as you load a new Internet browser window it cuts the connection.

I dont think its anything to do with the Firewalls as the connection isnt working with or without them on.

Really stuck...can anyone help?!!

Thanks,
JameZ

et voilà · #3 (**permalink**) July 1st, 2004

Weird. Have you tried connecting your computer directlly to the modem to know if it could be a router problem?

Bonne chance

cjcamon · #4 (**permalink**) July 1st, 2004

I am using no router. I am directly connected to the RCA Cable Modem.

et voilà · #5 (**permalink**) July 1st, 2004

Can you try changing port from 6346 to another like 20000 in options-advanced-port? Apply and restart LW. Maybe your ISP is blocking the port 6346.

Bonne chance

cjcamon · #6 (**permalink**) July 2nd, 2004

Changing the port had little or no effect that I noticed. It stayed active for about 15 minutes, then the same result.

et voilà · #7 (**permalink**) July 2nd, 2004

This might work, update the drivers of your ethernet card, it seems to be where there is a problem. (can you tell us the model and company of the card?)

Bonne chance

cjcamon · #8 (**permalink**) July 2nd, 2004

Thought the problem might be integrated LAN so I disabled it and put in a D-Link DFE-530TX+, same problem.

Newest drivers are installed.

Please read the original post. All necessary tech info is there.

rich21 · #9 (**permalink**) July 11th, 2004

I think I am in the same boat as you are. I have tried everything that has been suggested to get limewire to work. I think I wasted or purchased $ 18.00 worth of experience.

#10 (**permalink**) July 18th, 2004

Different specs for me, but same problem. What the heck is it though, and what is the solution!!???