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Connection Problems Problems getting the LimeWire or WireShare program connecting to the Gnutella network. (not about connecting to files, that is a Download/Upload Problems section issue.) Please supply system details as described in the forum rules.
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Old April 15th, 2008
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Default 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
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Old April 15th, 2008
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Originally Posted by Boobah View Post
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]
Limewire 4.16.6 / Java 1.6.00_05
9. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider)? - Comcast
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
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Limewire links: (If LW 5 will not connect) (If LW 4 will not connect)(system details) (LW Clean Reinstallation Instructions) (setting up your firewall to accept LW)

LW links are changed at times to match the current problems.
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Old April 17th, 2008
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Default 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.
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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...
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