I need help getting started!!??
 

I've never downloaded anything before, so this is greek to me. I recently installed Limewire and everything went well there. But when I go to the page where it tells me to search the type of music that I;m looking for, it gives me this error message that says "You are not connected to the network. To select, connect from file menu. I keep doing this, but it keeps telling me this. I have looked over the FAQ's and that did not work. I followed the instructions about adding gnutella because of my firewall possibly blocking it and that did not work. Could you help me, I just want to download some music and it's so frustrating.

It sounds as though LW's access is being blocked. Do this test & we'll know, is your result true/false: http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showth...757#post103757 Also what type of OS version, firewall, connection type & devices (modem & router models), Java version?

Need help again
 

Okay, I checked the bug report and it said its false in the part you told me to look under. I'm using windows xp. You also asked me my version type, where would I find that, because I don't know. I saw in one of the other postings that if we purchased the two year membership, we've been scammed, well like an idiot I did. (I knew it was too good to be true). What should I do next? And where do we go from here?

I'll reply to your 1st question a little later. If you purchased it very recently try to have the transaction cancelled. This is where you should dwnld LW: http://www.limewire.com/english/content/download.shtml & you can list where you got your present copy from here: http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showth...threadid=28751

You need to tell us about your set-up. Did you insall the XP SP2 update, what model of modem & routers are you using, what firewalls you have, where you're trying to connect from: home, school, work, etc. ? Under LW's Help menu you'll see an option for About... this will tell you the version of LW.

Again, read thru that link I gave you about memberships & take any advice listed.

Connecting issues
 

Hey thanks for the advice. Where would I go to cancel their membership? Or should I call my credit card company? I'm really leery right now! To answer your questions about my pc, I installed xp. I am connected from my home pc and the only firewalls I have are windows firewall and Norton Security Ctr. The Lime wire version is Limewire 4.0.8. Again, I'm not computer savvy, so how can I tell what type of modem and router. If this helps any, I use dial-up to connect to the internet.

HELP
 

i cant get this thing to work. ive read through the forums and ive tried it all. i looked under the bugs suggestion where it says true or false, and it says false.

i turned off my XP firewall, but i also had it on and set the ports and all that that it said in the connection problems website.

i connect from home on my dell. i use roadrunner cable wireless internet connection. i also have norton home security, but my trial version ran out, so i my firewall has automatically been shut off.

i dont know what else i can do and it is extreamly frustrating. PLEASE help. before i cry. thanks

Applebottom: I'd call my credit company & cmplain that you found out it was a scam. View you way thru this thread about membership scams: http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showth...threadid=28751 There's a few pages but there's some advice there.
Your modem should have a brand name listed on it. Also, somewhere perhaps on the bottom or side it will have a model no. To make sure about your XP firewall & Norton security see: http://www.limewire.com/english/content/firewalls.shtml You'll see a reference link for Norton at bottom of page. Follow their directions.

Roadunner: Please tell us the brand & model no.'s of your modem & router (if you have one) & also check your Norton setup for LW to be on the safe side.

what do you mean by LW on norton? i went to control pannel << security settings and it says my firewall is on, but my windows firewall is off and i dont have access to my norton one because teh subscription ran out.


i use the netgear wireless cable modem gateway CG814W

i believe that is also the router is that is poosible

roadunner: OK, you'll need to follow the directions for your Gateway here to forward a port (use port 6346): http://portforward.com/gateway/wcg-portforwarding.htm

Also in LW's menu Tools-Options-Advanced & click onto Firewalls: enter port 6346 & click the option box for force IP. See sample image below:

i did all that now, and it still does not work. my roomate is out of town, so his computer doesnt have that IP stuff done to it. does that matter?

doenst having a static IP make it easier for hackers, especially with no firewall???

Well if Norton Firewall is permanently on & I had no control over it I'd dump it! Trash it. Better off using Win XP firewall & making exception for LW & Java. (If norton is on, you'll probably never be able to open a port for LW!)

Yes you probably have a modem router. As for which is safer, static or dynamic I'm not in the know, I use a mac.

You'll need to re-check your settings. You must port forward the same port number for both LW, the modem-router & any firewall. Make sure your settings have been 'saved'.

I am so lost.....
 

I still cannot get connected. I was told to cancel Limewire, the one that had the 2yr membership. I don't know where to go to cancel them. I was given the right site to go through, but before I pay for that, I need to cancel the first one. Is anyone getting any luck at all with the Limewire 4.0.8 version? If so, what are you doing to get connected. At the bottom of the page it tells me 6 files shared. I know a little bit about pc's, but this is hard. I've read through alot of the posted threads and I'm still LOST!

Applebottom : Set your XP Firewall as described here: http://www.limewire.com/english/content/firewalls.shtml
As for your Norton package I'm not sure what it contains but it might be very wise to follow these instructions: Read the tips by Norm about Norton (click on link)

OK you're not very computer savvy, but this is hopefully the only time you'll need to worry about this! Once we get it right, you won't need to think about it again (with any luck.) ;)

You must pay attention to all the details. Good luck! :)

what do you mean by setting a port for java? i made the two for limewire already. i also tried to uninstall norton, but its telling me that i have to be logged into the system, but i dont know how to do that. i dont think i even can because i dont have a subscription. i REALLY hate norton.

i looked at norms advice, but it doesnt help me. i dont have rights to change anything in norton. basically all i can do is scan, and have this gay firewall that i neevr wanted in teh first place

what if i tried using an older version of limewire? would that change anything? if so, where can i get an older version?