ok also, I am on a HP computer and I have no idea about the router, I don't even know what that is. Also I think I have windows firewall but the two Gnutella boxes are checked that allows them through. I have Norton antivirus but I don't think they have a firewall. Ok, I think that is it???

Hi again, I just got a pop up from LW and I quote"LW is unable to connect to hosts on the Gnutella network. This is most often due to firewalls or content filtering software blocking access to Gnutella (port 6346). Please review your firewall's options to allow LW to access the Gnutella network or speak to your system administrator or ISP to determine if Gnutella traffic is being filtered." So I just moved here at the end of January and my husband just left the country for four months for his job and I have no idea who the ISP is or anything so I think that is the problem and I am basically out of luck. Thanks for all of your help, I really appreciate it. Mands

Go into LimeWire, click on 'help' then choose 'about LimeWire'... that will tell you what versions of LW and Java you're using.

Which company provides your internet service? That's your ISP. It's probably a good idea to call them & find out whether they block or shape bandwidth for peer-to-peer (ie LimeWire). That way, we can rule this out as a cause of your problem. Some satellite providers do limit p2p!

Your modem/router is a device (usually just a flattish box with LEDs) that will plug into your computer & also into your dish/antenna. Try to find the make & model.

Next time you see the error popup, write down exactly what it says or take a screenshot of it.

Since I've seen the Aussi add ".....so where the bloody hell are you" (absolutely awsome ) I assume someone from Down under can take a joke............(if I'm wrong, put ash on my bend neck)........

As Mands said, she isn't very computer sawy........can you imagine her trying to make a screenshot?? (not even I have figured out yet how to do that, though I can handle my old slot machine quite well)..........sitting in front of her monitor and trying to get the pop up message into the lens of her Nikon (in the best of the cases).......or..........trying to get it into the recticule of her M 16......... ....(No offens Mands, please, I know how it is being not sawy with computers, since I've started like you, from ground zero.......I just couldn't resist..........d@mn German humor..... )

I'm sure birdy can take a joke, he has been reall helpful, I just think there is no help for me. I wrote down exactly what the pop up said but I think, like I said, I am out of luck. I think it has something to do with the ISP. I have no idea who that is or what?? Anyway, I will just have to suffice with the music I am getting here. UGGGGGG!!!!! Anyway, thanks! Mands

Don't give up to quickly Mandy, the people here on the forum are very smart and will help you as much as possible. I'm sure there will be someone to help you to retrieve the necessary infos and than will give you the best advice. They definitely won't let you end up with the anthem of the Zulu nation............and yes, I also believe that Birdy can take a joke, and indeed, he is very helpful and so are Lord of the Ring, Aaron and Only a Hobo. It's just me who can' thelp you with this problem

Hi Mands,
The port test ("your test worked") just means that LW's default port isn't being blocked. The bug report result just means that there's a firewall prob.
Next time your husband phones, you could ask him who your ISP is. If you like, you could ask him about your modem/router... he might know the brand & model. Quite often, these devices have their own internal firewall & this can be a problem for LW. If this all sounds a bit confusing, wait til he comes home & make him try to sort this out That is, if you still want to try with LW

Hi foolofthehill,
Of course I can take a joke!! "He" is a she btw I'm a computer dummy but one of the few things I know how to do is a screen capture, I can show you how in 487 easy lessons!! German humour isn't so different from Aussie humour (in Waldshut I saw a huge teddy bear hanging out of someone's upstairs window... with his underwear on his head! Very Aussie-like).