cant connect to limewire
 

i am runnign the new vista program and i downloaded limewire. but once it was downloaded i cant download songs. it wont connect. it will show one green bar and four red bars. i disconnected the connection and then reconnected it and it still didnt work. So can you guys help me out here?

Peggysue1509 Help Please
 

:PEACE::nono:GOT THIS LAPTOP AT XMAS ALL LIMEWIRE WILL DO IS SHOW ONE BAR CANNOT DO ANY SERCHES OR ANYTHING ON THIS VISTA SYSTEM System details - help us to help you Please.
Cut n paste these Questions,put your answers in bold text Thank You.
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:
1. what OS version? (eg: Windows 98, XP,OSX, Vista) VISTA
2. What firewalls yoU have? (WINDOWS FIREWALL -SHUT OFF)( nORTONS CONFIgured to accept
4. Hard Disk space available? 76.8 GB
5. Connection type (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) ?BROADBAND
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers ? WESTELL327W ROUTER ON DESKTOP WITH A NETOPIA WIRELESS DEVISE ATTACHED TO NOTEBOOK
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, YES
school, student accomodation, work, etc.) ? HOME
8. What version,LimeWire & Java,Go to L/W's Help/About L/W, THIS show both LW & Java version.?LW4.13.4 JAVA6
9. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Ser vice Provider) ? BELLSOUTH
10. Do this test click here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ should say 'Your test worked!. What happens ? SAYS IT WORKED
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. YES
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user.? have used limewire sometime now on desktopHAVE IT ON DESKTOP XP WORKS FINE
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface ? YES 14. Have you given full permisions for LimeWire to pass through your Firewall ? YES
15. XP users, Please state XP firewall on or off.? VISTA
WOULD APPRECIATE ANY HELP

Cannot connect...Help please.
 

I, too, cannot get LimeWire to connect. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Here is my info:

1. What OS version? (eg: Windows 98, XP,OSX, Vista) - Windows XP Home Edition 2002
2. What firewalls you have?
Windows – off [LW is an ‘Exception’]. Norton – LW is ‘Allowed’ [cannot connect with Norton F/W turned off]
3. How much ram? - 504 MB
4. Hard Disk space available? - 5.5 GB
5. Connection type (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.)? - Cable
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? - Motorola Surfboard – SB5120 [no router]
7. Where are you trying to connect from? - House
8. What version,LimeWire & Java,Go to L/W's Help/About L/W, THIS show both LW & Java version.?
Limewire 4.16.6 / Java 1.6.00_05
9. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider)? - Comcast
10. Do this test click here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ should say 'Your test worked!’ What happens?
Your test worked!!
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up.
No
12. Is this your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user? - First try.
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? - Yes.
14. Have you given full permission for LimeWire to pass through your Firewall? - Yes…I think so.
15. XP users, please state XP firewall on or off? - Off.
16. What country are you living in? - USA

Check this link out re your ISP Comcast (ISP's known to Filter or Block P2P) also this link (comcast to employees talking about blocking P2P) and one last link (Is Comcast really blocking P2p) -- THE PROBLEM IS YOUR ISP

Cannot connect......with Comcast?
 

I was aware that Comcast was filtering BitTorrent. However, I recently (late March 2008) read that Comcast was going to stop blocking P2P. Anyway, I downloaded MP3Rocket and it connected first try - no adjustments needed.

There you go.

This may be another issue with LimeWire that is perhaps resolved with specific steps taken to uninstall and then fresh install LW.
(Possibly Java as well.)

1,000s and 1,000s of people are having big problems that appear to be 'fixed' only by the above mentioned steps...

Have a look at > If LimeWire Will Not Load

I know that the title doesn't seem applicable, but... ;)

Ok, I don't know if this will work for everyone, but it worked for me. When my limewire was NOT connecting, I was always SWITCHING USER when I signed off. DON'T DO THAT. It may be faster, but after I started just LOGGING OFF for awhile, it worked 100% greatly! I hope this works for you guys!

How Do I Unravel This Msg Below
 

HOW DO I UNRAVEL THIS BELOW TO GET TO KNOW HOW

But that didnt help me.Heres my problem.I have windows xp.its an older one like 2000-2003.i used to have limewire and it worked great.but then i unstalled it (b/c i was cleaning out my computer and wanted to start new) so then thee next month i wanted it back so i
re-installed it and no luck.i get one lil green stat. bar and when i try to type something in it says "limewire is currently connecting to the network.your search may not returne manu returne until your fully connected to the network" and iv tryed everthing. un-installing it,re-installing it.and it never connects.PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Try the fixes in the thread below. If nothing there helps, post back with your system details:)
If LW Will Not Connect

No need to post 4 times...just once will do!

None of that helped.it still wont connect.iv changed the ip address and everything thing that list said to do.i downloaded frostwire.no luck.it couldnt connect eather.i have centurytel but nothing has changed since i last had it.:(:confused:

Within that help thread is a link showing which system details we need. Can you post those details here?
We can't guess your setup;)

i dont know what u mean.

1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98) Windows XP,home edition,version 2002,service pack 3.
2. What firewalls you have?windows fire wall.(i dont know about centurytel)
3. How much ram? No clue.
4. Hard Disk space available? I dont know how to check
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.)eathernet.
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers?Centurytel
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.)?House
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help>About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version. lw=4.18.1 java=1.6.0_07
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)?centurytel
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? "cannot fine server" and "the page cannot be displayed"
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. im on a laptop and my friend has a desk top w/the router.
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. new problem.
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? _ click here to see Sample image: yes.
14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled?dont know.
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall :).windows firewall and centurytel.
16. What country are you living in? Sometimes there are ISPs with the same name in more than one country (eg Clearwire in the USA & also in Ireland).usa.

After you deleted the preferences folder, did you have to go thru LW's setup wizard all over again?
Find the gnutella.net file, hover your mouse over it & see the file size. If it's around 20kb then that should be ok.

Did you try changing ports? If the test page won't load, it can sometimes mean that an ISP is blocking the default port. If you do change ports, remember to click apply & ok to save the change. You can try a few different ports in the range shown in the help thread.

Did you try rolling back to the earlier version of Java mentioned in the help thread?

Is there any model number/numbers on the modem/router?? Or any name, other than CenturyTel?

Looks like CenturyTel can provide a security suite, including firewall...check whether you have that as part of your plan.
https://www.centurytel.com/addSecuri...curity%20Suite
If you do have a firewall thru your internet plan, make sure that XP's firewall is turned off & that the other firewall is configured to allow LW.

Has this prob just started since you installed SP3?

Hi ya, I am new to this forum and have read all previous threads and have even tried to sort the problem myself by putting in the listen port numbers etc in manually, Limewire was working a couple of days ago but I haven't been on it until today and for some reason I cannot get a connection 1 bar continuously! It is driving me mad trying to get my head around this and am beginning to lose all patience! I appreiciate the fact that you have lots of people asking the same thing and I praise you in your efforts but if you could help me with this I would be ever so grateful, All the information I believe you need is below and if there is anything else you need to know just shout!

Thanks again

1. what OS version? (eg: Windows 98, XP,OSX, Vista) WINDOWS XP
2. What firewalls you have ? WINDOWS
3. How much ram ? DON'T KNOW
4. Hard Disk space available ? DONT KNOW
5. Connection type (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) ? BROADBAND
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers ? AMBIT - (VIRGINMEDIA SUPPLIED)
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.) ? HOUSE
8. What version,LimeWire & Java,Go to L/W's Help/About L/W, THIS show both LW & Java version.? LIMEWIRE 4.18.3 JAVA 1.60_07
9. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider) ? VIRGIN MEDIA
10. Do this test click here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ should say 'Your test worked!. What happens ? IT SAID IT WORKED
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. NO
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user.? NEW PROBLEM WITH SEMI EXPERIENCED USER
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface ? YES
14. Have you given full permisions for LimeWire to pass through your Firewall ? YES
15. XP users, Please state XP firewall on or off.? ON WITH EXCEPTIONS

could connect but now no....??? why? and how do I reconnect?
 

1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98) Windows Vista
2. What firewalls you have?windows fire wall - but Limewire is an exception
3. How much ram? not sure
4. Hard Disk space available? 60GB
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) Cable
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? Linksyes CM100
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.) House
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help>About LW...) 4.18.8, java 1.6.0_07
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider) ESTESA
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? It says Your test worked
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. Not sharing with anyone else.
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. It was working at somepoint but now no. For some reason I think it relates to me just recently downloading the new Java.
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? _ click here to see Sample image: yes.
14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled?dont know.
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall :).windows firewall and Avast!
16. What country are you living in? Sometimes there are ISPs with the same name in more than one country (eg Clearwire in the USA & also in Ireland) Nicaragua

Notes: It was working up until a couple days ago. Coincidentally or not it stopped working soon after I installed the Java update.

Please help!
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Need help connecting to limewire. Hargary cable internet
 

limewire worked fine for one day and is now firewalled i think. (the brick wall infront of the globe on the bottom left corner). I have a cable modem from hargray, a linksys wireless router, windows vista. i have allowed limewire through both windows and mcafee firewalls. also tried setting up port forwarding. i think my service provider (hargray) might be the problem. would appreciate any help. email me at *email address removed* thanks
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mateoadelante

In Limewire Links (below) click on (If LW will not connect) and go through these fixes -- if still no good try the next fix (connection problems) -- let us know how you get on please

Note In the fix -- when you delete the LW/Preference folder if it still doesnt connect go back into the Limewire folder and check that the .gnutella.net file is approx 22kb in size -- if smaller delete it and download another gnutella.net file from here to your desktop -- now drag it into your Limewire folder -- now try and connect again. you might have to do this several times. You will find you preference folder here :- C:\Users\your username\AppData\Roaming\LimeWire <-- (Also called the Preference folder)

Try the fixes in post #70 -- if no good in Limewire Links (below) click on (system details) fill in and post back here

why is it on my firewall i don't even have one gnutella exception how do i except it twice and can i use the same port number or do i have to find one.

I don't even have one gnutella file excepted on my firewall, and how do i get it and can i use the same port number?

here is my info. i tried the other steps but couldnt get it to connect.
 

dodgec
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1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98) windows Vista home premium (admin)
2. What firewalls you have? windows and mcafee, how can i check if there are more.
3. How much ram? 2 MB
4. Hard Disk space available? 2.5 GB
5. Connection type? cable
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? modem: Arris CM550A router: Linksys WRT54GL v1.1
7. Where are you trying to connect from? laptop at home. wireless router connected to cable modem
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? LW 4.18.6, Java 1.6.0 - oem
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? Hargray
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? "your test worked."
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. No
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. first time with this service provider (hargray)
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? yes, but i have allowed limewire through both windows and mcafee firewalls.

14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled? not sure, but i tried port forwarding to fix the problem, not sure if i did it correctly though.

15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall http://www.gnutellaforums.com/connec...lies/smile.gif Mcafee.
16. What country are you living in? Sometimes there are ISPs with the same name in more than one country (eg Clearwire in the USA & also in Ireland). USA
17. Has anything in your setup changed recently? Have you updated your version of LW or Java? Have you added any new software or new hardware? Have you updated any software? Have you moved house, changed internet plan or ISP etc etc? no, i have added nothing but limewire and that was last week. nothing else.

thanks for the help
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dodgec,

you have 2 firewalls running -- this causes problems and reduces your computer security -- disable your windows xp firewall -- see if you can connect now -- if not try those fixes again -- if still no good try an older version of LW from here (try version 4.12.6 -- download java 1.5.0_11/offline version to use with that version of LW) (JRE 5.0 UPDATE 11) -- dont forget to remove all your other versions of JAVA from your add/remove program -- Start --> Control panel --> Add or Remove programs

Hello I can not connect, i need to download Gnutella, I did it once before and i was good but one of my kids removed it. I have windows xp 2002 service pk 3

If you're referring to the Gnutella.net File, then you will find it within this Link. :)

If LW Will Not Connect

1. what OS version? (eg: Windows 98, XP,OSX, Vista) windows xp pro 2002 sp3
2. What firewalls you have ? mcafee 2009
3. How much ram ?1gig
4. Hard Disk space available ?200GB
5. Connection type (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) ?dsl
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers ?qwest modem linkys pci adapter version model # WMP54G
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.) ?apartment
8. What version,LimeWire & Java,Go to L/W's Help/About L/W, THIS show both LW & Java version.?LM 4.18 JAVA latest to date TM tandard edition
9. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider) qwest people
10. Do this test click here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ should say 'Your test worked!. What happens ?page wont even load thats what happens
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. 2 other pcs in the house use same internet
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user.?had limewire for 4 years no problems ever till now
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface ? ya i see one
14. Have you given full permisions for LimeWire to pass through your Firewall ? yes
15. XP users, Please state XP firewall on or off.?off

just today my dad switched our wireless passwords in linkys because someone was leeching free internet off us so he created a new account in hopes that the leech wouldnt get any internet off us then i went to download some torrents as usual and noticed that limewire would not connect so i was like what the heck i did all i could in letting limewire through the fire wall port says its ok but still no connection urorrent wouldnt connect either and im feelin really sad can someone out there help me please. it bothers me the most because it worked before then we switched the passwords and now it wont connect :( if u need more detail please let me know i gotta get this figured out

sorry digdeep ur method did not work at all and appeared to be completelly useless as i do not have a cellphone to text something to them to get a secret number so can u just tell me it because i am not able to download that file

i just got limewire pro and it will not load