Windows XP Service Pack 2 'Problems' - Some Info
 

http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showth...threadid=28423

or

direct...

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=842242

Chill out, all you anti-Microsoft fanatics (and get used to computing securely BTW), Limewire works with SP2.

2 steps:

1. The first time Limewire runs, the Windows Firewall should prompt to enable 2 programs: "javaw" and "<installation_path>\LimeWire.exe". Enable these 2 apps to pass the firewall when prompted.

2. Per Limewire's own instructions ( http://www.limewire.com/english/content/firewalls.shtml ) go to Start | Control Panel | Windows Firewall and "Add port..." 6346 twice with the default scope, once for TCP and once for UDP (the names you give these rules aren't important).

Ta da, Limewire works. Amazing, Microsoft did not ruin free computing everywhere, it only enabled 90% of the computers on the planet to connect to the Internet more securely. This should make you happier on its own, even if you ARE running Linux. :-)

Cheers,

J

PS To be fair, before I put this together, I installed the "Event ID 4226" patch from http://www.lvllord.de/?url=tools --which did not help on its own, but I don't think its current installation is crucial to the solution. If the above steps do not work for you, try the utility as well. All I know is Limewire's connection quality is now "excellent" and files are uploading and downloading as before SP2.
PPS I've upgrade to Limewire 4.1.5 Beta.

Same with me, Big Guy !!!

And, judging from the number of posts on this problem with XP SP 2, it might be a good idea to make this a sticky for a little while...
Thing is, I didn't want to do it myself...
What ya think there, Peerless Plucker ?

I tried all of that and it still would not work, then I pinged netstat and found that we need to open more ports: 6346-6349 with both UDP and TCP then also open the gnutella network with the local port that will show in your netstat file and specify the id: 127.0.0.1 when you change scope, remember to do both UDP and TCP. Only then did it work and I just got excellent connection.

What if you haven't enabled these to pass the firewall? i cant remember ever blocking them,but i cant find them on my security centre "exception" list :confused:

These should be exempted in the 1st place. Thing you must remember is that SP2 changes a lot of the settings. 'So' you need to go back & check/& change them back.

SP2 limits the no. of ports (as remember it.) The patch is supposed to remedy this. BUT there's been a no. of successful suggestions made that don't work for every individual (incl. the patch.) I'd suggest you search the forum for 'sp2' or else 'service pack'. There's been 'more' than 1 patch out already (incl. 3rd party) & there's sure to be more! If it is important to you to remedy the situation then it is worth the time & effort to find the alternative answers to sp2 probs already listed on the forum. Reiterating, not 1 answer solves everybody's probs. So check 'em all out!!!!!

It worked for me
 

I just tried the directions that ZAP had posted and it worked excellent for me, not to mention that I feel safer having SP2 on my system (although it may be a false sense of security,LOL). Thanks ZAP for the post!

I tried opening all of the ports (6346-6349) on both UDP and TCP and also the local port 2456 from netstat. I still could not connect. Any suggestions.
Arps77

arps77 are you using Win XP SP2? If so, keep in mind what this update does. It changes your firewall settings back to default & reduces your port availability (to my understanding.) Have you applied the patch for sp2 yet? There's the recent official MS patch & there was an earlier 3rd party one (both have solved 'some' people's probs but not everybody.) Search the forum for sp2 or service pack for more suggestions about how some people solved this issue for themselves. There's also this: http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showth...threadid=28437

Firewalls is not my area, but I'm a little curious why you chose port 2456?! Also see this: http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showth...threadid=25119 & also alternate ports: http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showth...threadid=24523

well i got limewire to connect and search but everytime i try to DL a file it says need more sources i used to get files all the time i cant get a single one.. soulseek works fine this started with SP2..any ideas? i guess im about to give up on LW

problem
 

i have recently installed service pack 2 for windows xp and although i disabled the firewall my limewire still doesnt work.... it says either connecting or poor but is unable to search or download.. this started since i got the service pack so i dont know what to do.. please someone help

Hello,anch' I had logon problems and also following the instructions I have not resolved nothing.To the end I have installed java j2re-1.3.1.13-windows-i586-i and it's all ok.Excused the errors,they are Italian.

Ciao

either i'm computer stupid or can't follow directions, but I've tried everything mentioned and i still can't connect... I do have norton firewall, if this has anything to do with it. I've gone to where my preferences should be, and nothing is even mentioned about preferences... I did download the windows service pack 2, so i tried to go to that firewall but it says it isn't even working... .sigh. help!

When they came out with the SP2 it was mostly designed for the buisness prospects in mind if you are a home user there is really not much need for the SP2.I have adsl connection without service packs or any firewalls and I download at speeds of over 120kbps.Those firewalls can be more of a pain than what they are worth.If it works just keep it that way rather than changing and creating yourself a nightmare.

running sp2 - cant get past connetcting- enabed gnutella on windows firewall- haven't installed my Mcafee firewall-using a lan internet connection. PLS HELP

guywithaproblem: an you give us a total desciption of your set up: ram, HDD space available, Connection type, Modem & router brand name & model numbers, Where are you trying to connect from (home, school, work, etc.)?

Whilst you haven't installed Mcafee, You'll still have XP firewall. Have youconfigured it to allow both LW & java access? See here: http://www.limewire.com/english/content/firewalls.shtml

TRIED - DOSENT WORK
 

I DID open those two ports and followed the instructions to a T but it still dosen't work. Any other sugestons?

A solution for the over worked minds
 

I had problems connecting and read the posts to help better inform me of what I may be doing wrong. Well, I am sadly admitting my stupidity to help others from the same embarassment the I personally just endured. When trying to enable Limewire through my firewall (SP2) I accidentaly went to the the windows firewall area instead of the internet connection sharing area. There I had added the port under the exceptions and then left it unchecked. Realizing that this was wrong, I went to the Internet connection area and input the information correctly without deleting my previous mistake. Which in return..kind of cancelled each other out. When I finally went back to the windows firewall area and deleted the extra ports my connection actually worked. I guess I was in a hurry and didn't take the time to read the verbage. I am only sharing this with all of you so you don't have to write in this forum and feel a cloud of stupidity over your head...and to also realize that you may have also made the same mistake and can now get connected.

Have fun sharing.... Ms. Embarassed!

OK. now I don't know why it didn't show up what I typed.... anyhoo...... I tried all that.. and still can not connect.. It's very upsetting to pay for a service and it not work......

Ursala:)
U seem like you know whats up with these connection issues so i have a question for u... I have Windows XP Home Office version and i am having terrible inconsistencies with connecting to Limewire. Each time i go to my security center and disable my Norton firewall as well as my windows firewall inorder to connect. Sometimes it works and i get an awesome supercharged signal and other times it doesnt work at all. Got any idea what my problem is? I'm kind of knew with computers so try to be as basic as possible with your explanation::confused:

Thanks a million and if you feel you could explain this better to me via telephone, I will gladly call you.

Thanks
uninformed

Ursula hasn't been around for some time ... too busy elsewhere.

Might I suggest that instead of going without a firewall, that you disable XP firewall & configure Norton instead. For xp, go to the control panel, double click on Windoze Firewall, check the disable box. For Norton, see *Configuring Norton Internet Security

BTW did you apply the Event ID 4226 Patcher (4226 fix) from lvllord? Quote: "the before 10 half-open connections are being increased to 50 (can be changed during runtime and with the parameter /L) and the CRC is been corrected."

BTW after you open LW, let it settle before using. And probably advisable not to use the Resume button on all incomplete files. This can have side-fx such as affect LW's connection quality. May queue your files for much much longer. This will also stress LW, your comp. & internet connection. If you use Resume/Find sources then just apply it to a couple or so at one time.

Lord of the rings,
Thanks kindly for your timely and courtious response. Yes, Windows firewall is off/unchecked and Norton is on. I have to go to the Norton firewall page and disable it for 1 2 3 4 hours etc inorder to get a signal. I dont mind doing this but even then, its hit or miss. Its like it comes on whenever it wants to. Its 50/50 whether or not I can play music. Any other suggestions?

Thanks
BP

LOTR

I have already advised uninformed to configure his Norton firewall to allow LW access to and from the internet and, because he is new to computers, read through his Norton manual.

The extra advice that you have given him will surely help but, I guess, he wants someone to give him step by step help in configuring his firewall.

However, "step by step help" is available in Symantec's knowledgebase on their website.



UK Bob

UK Bob
I trust all that you have advised me on its just that because of my inexperience, i dont know what I have and what I dont have. My Norton firewall is the one I manually disable each time from the control Panel so I know its configured properly. The Windows firewall box is unchecked and turned off permanently so whatever other advice you have....please share. I'm a quick learner:D

BP

BTW What anti-virus software do you have? Or anti-spywares, etc.? Some of these also require a clearance for LW. I'm not sure which ones need this to be done. Did you apply the Lord event patch for XP? I think ukbobboy01 might be better at handling your case.

Uninformed

I too use Norton Firewall 2005, as well as Norton AntiVirus 2005, in order to get the best out of these products you will have to learn a little bit about them, that is why I suggested reading your Norton manual.

Of the two, the firewall is the most difficult to get to grips with but once you have it configured correctly you, like I, can use LW with the firewall on, you will find that LW (and Java) will work the way you expect, i.e. as if the firewall is switched off.

Anyway, the following will help you to set up firewall rules for all your internet enabled applications:

Scanning for Internet-enabled programs in Norton Internet Security or Norton Personal Firewall

http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT...&osv_lvl=&seg=





UK Bob

u da man!

Thanks a million

BP

Turned Firewall off
 

I turned my firewall off b/c, hey mabe that may work, but what do you know, limewire still says the firewall is on but no it is not. What is my problem. I think i have tried every possible thing on this website, so whAt Is THE PROBLEM!!!!

hi there, first time on, i'm a total computer idiot so i really struggle with talk about ports and tcps and ucps:)

anyhow i think i have service pack 2, i'm not sure if thats the blue or green bar

recently had some work done to my computer and i cant get back on limewire

i went to the firewall / exceptions / add programme

then i got limewire on the list and clicked it, still doesnt work

to be honest, some of the stuff i'm reading here i dont really understand, i think i need some idiot-proof instructions, sorry:)

Hi bob mitchell,
You need to give some info on your set up:

OS (ie Windows XP etc)
What LimeWire & Java versions you use
Connection type (dial-up, cable etc)
Where you're connecting from (home, work etc)
Any firewalls you're using
Modem/router brand & model numbers

Did LimeWire work ok before you had work done on your computer? What work was done on it?

Have you had a look through the other stickies in this section? It's worth a look...might find some answers:)

hey there, thanks for getting back to me

it's windows xp, i have a blue line when i switch on, not sure what service pack that is

limewire is 4.9.37

i connect with broadband, from home

i've got windows firewall and zonealarm - i went into the windows firewall

unfortunately i dont know what a modem router is or how to find that out

i looked in my java plug-in icon, dunno if thats what you need, it says standard edition 1.3.1_04, default virtual machine version 1.3.1_04-b02, plug in 1.3.1_04

The blue line means you have sp2. Are you running the Zonealarm firewall and XP firewall together? What happens if you turn off your Win firewall??

Your modem/router is just the piece of hardware that lets you connect to the net. Have a look at all your hardware & see if you can find those brand & model numbers, that info might be needed for someone to help you with your prob;)

yep, i tried it with the firewall off, no joy

i cant see any info about my modem on my computer i'm afraid

Your modem could be a separate piece of hardware that plugs into your comp;)
Have a look at all the stuff you have.

Has LimeWire worked ok in the past?

Do this test & see if it works:
http://www3.limewire.com:6346/

ah the thing i got with my broadband is a thomson speedtouch 330

and yeah, limewire worked fine before. i tried installing morpheus yesterday and that worked

In LimeWire, go to tools > options > advanced > firewall configuration. Do you have 'use UPnP' ticked? If not, tick it then click on 'apply'. Now see what happens.

Do the test in my last post, what does it say?

yeah i've had a look through the stickies but nothing seems to help

i cant actually get on to limewire to do what you suggest, when i click the icon, nothing happens

and the test worked ok

Hi bob mitchell,
I don't really know why your LW wouldn't be opening. I can't remember if there's a 'repair' option for LW (I'm using a borrowed comp at the mo). You could try removing it, then re-installing.
Did you get your version at www.limewire.com

Might be time for one of the gurus to come & help you out, I think!

Happy Xmas:)

I'd suggest doing both steps 1 & 2 only here: Fixes for Limewire (sample image at bottom of page about how to delete LW preferences folder.) And for Java, get the "Offline" installer version. After doing these things try opening LW again.

As far as firewalls go, disable XP's firewall & configure the other using Firewall configuration instructions (click on link)

Check your modem/router to see if you can dial/log into it using your browser (if you're not sure, try typing in http://10.0.0.138 or 10.0.0.138 into your browser.) If your model can, see if there's a UPnP option. If yes, enable it. Or your device might have a physical UPnP switch on the actual unit.

Hi guys ... so i've read all of the above and tried all that i can to help but I'm still stuck with incredibly low connectivity that should be at least connecting in the high 20+ kb/s

I'm sooo frustrated... d/ls are taking forever!

I've got windows xp / norton 2004 / adsl connection and have done the whole disable firewalls with no change .. i think it has something to do with that stinkin service pack 2 ... but i've tried all with no luck.

Please please please... if you know of something / anything that can help..please post!!!

You don't need to double post...patience, grasshopper;)

Keep to your other thread.

wow. thanks. you made my day

guessing firewall is the problem
 

caught a second breath, still not getting full connectivity, tried opening windows firewall but got message that could not display,service is not running, and how can i tell if i'm running sp2. I have had so much problem with this computer lately with pop ups and... that i have had it wiped clean twice and at this point not sure if i ever reinstalled sp2. I did test and id checked ok and also went into the tools on LW and the pnp was clicked. so where do i go from here

lime wire p2p just will work for me
 

htt Ihave used lw For Three years Had min.amount of troble with it till the past 3 month's My pcIs As Follows
1 - Windows XP Home Edt. Ser Pack 2


2- Windows fire wall is disabled Have mcafee installed & up to date

3 - My Pc Is a gateway 9310 With in tell pent. 4 prosser with 512 MB RAM.

4 - 78% free Space on Hard drive

5 - My Connection Is With net commander ISP high speed Digital cable as far as i know they are no blocks on P2P Servers with my net commander.

6- As for Modem And Router Brand Name I Dont Know That.

7 - I am connecting From My House Thru my cable modem From Netcommander.

8 - The LW that i am trying to use is 4-12-10
with java 1.5.0

9 - CommuniComm Services Tazewell Tn

10 -Did the simple test by going to www.3.limewire.com:6346 The test page can up and said your test worked

11 -I am not Shareing The connection With no one or Have no other P2P Software Installed.

12 -No mater what i try to do it Still Shows a brick in frount of little globe limewire's interface


13 - The only modem that i can find is it say P C I soft Data fax Moden


If I knew wher and what to look for Might Be Able to find Driver or Router Names And dicriptions. Can any one help me with this Thank you Black Star

Yes My macafee Security Center Has Fire wall and it is set to allow all lime wire Fuctions I Just Dont Know . Wonder if Problem Could Be in Windows service pak 2 partly blocking Lw ???????? I have Striped it out of pc and re installed it it still will not connect to net work. i to have since found out that Isp is not Blocking My cable service . In any way that would cause My Problem On . And every p2p file sharing prograhm i put in my pc will not connect. I have Had these prograhms installed (1) MP 3 Rocket ( 2) Phex ( 3 ) Frostwire ( 4 ) Gnucleus ( 5 )Lime wire ( 6 ) ares all of These will not connect With Exception of ( 7 ) Shareaza when i installed it it Said that windows Xp Ser. Pk 2 Or Some other Environment Was Pairtly BlockingRestricting. Num Of Connections attempted at once. Shareaza will connect to net work But it is so so slow It Took 2 Hr & 42 Min. to download 1 song Just dont know what is wrong I am one that likes to Down load music I have in my lime wire Library 765 songs and other files app 200 or so i am not a free loader so to say just wish i could get it working, Now I have tried Bear Share & I Mesh Where you have to pay monthly fee They connect fine no problem with them. Do not have them installed now but did at one time. Thanks John Wilmoth

help!
 

i havent been able to connect to limewire since i had to upgrade to sp2...i am told that it is currently connecting to the network and will not return any results...it worked great before i did this...i cannot get around my firewall and only have 1 bar of connectivity...i have tried opening ports and have read up and down this forum...im running windows xp and a gateway m520...can anyone help me with this? im sad

colebug Hi.

System details - help us to help you Please.

Recently there's been a problem with people not providing enough details about their setup - despite being asked again & again.
So let's make it easy for everyone...the details that we need if we're going to be able to help with complex problems are:

Cut n paste Just these Questions,put your answers in bold text Thank You.

1. what OS version (eg: Windows 98, XP,OSX, Vista) ?
2. What firewalls you have ?
3. How much ram ?
4. Hard Disk space available ?
5. Connection type (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) ?
6.Modem what brand name & model numbers ?
7.Router brand name & model numbers ?
8. Where are you trying to connect from (house, apartment complex, school, student accommodation, work, etc.) ?
9. What version,LimeWire & Java, are you using. Go to L/W's Help/About L/W, THIS show both LW & Java version.?
10. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider) ?
11. Do this test click here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ should say 'Your test worked!. What happens ?
12. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up.
13. Is this your 1st try at LW, or is this a new problem with an experienced user.?
14. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface ?
15. Have you given full permissions for LimeWire to pass through your Firewall ?
16. XP users, Please state XP firewall on or off.?
17. In Start & remove Programs, Is this update Installed, "Security Update for Windows XP (KB931261)" ?
If Windows Updates are not seen, Tick the box at top of page, (show updates)
18. Are you using Manual Port faward in LimeWire OR UPnP ?
You can check HERE, IN LimeWire Go, Tools/options/advanced/firewall Config

These are all contained within the sticky Connection problems? Check here first!
but possibly some people are getting a bit confused or lost when we direct them to this sticky & ask them to provide their details.

This information can be vital
For instance, some ISPs are known for blocking p2p/throttling bandwidth,
some connection devices are known for being unreliable in certain situations.

So please, help us to help you & provide as much info as you can.
If you're new to LW or new to computers & aren't sure how to answer some questions,
or don't know what an ISP or router is - just say so. Nobody's going to yell at you:wink:
Even if you can't answer all the questions in one go...don't worry. Do the best you can & we'll take it from there.
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Peace.

wow!
 

I didn't even know it was the sp2 that screwed up my limewire. All I knew was that one day it just refused to connect. Haha - I had reinstalled limewire, deleted every file in my shared folder, deactivated all my firewalls and antivirus/spyware programs, and basically made my computer an open invitation to anything on the the web - and limewire still refused to connect.

But I came to this forum and thought, hey, maybe my computer updated itself or something (cause it does that, so thanks a lot b. gates). And I opened those two ports the first post in this thread said to open and TA-DA! It worked!

Thanks a lot!!!!:super:!

Your welcome

J.k.