Cannot connect, although i use school's internet
 

i cannot conect, my problem is most likely that i use my college's internet but it is my own computer so there should not be a problem fixing the problem....

i use windows xp and LimeWire beta

Cant connect
 

Do you have a firewall set up. If you do what is it and do you have it configgured.

i have windows firewall

in the configuring part i added the port but i could not add the ip address, how do i do that with windows firewall?

what windows r u running

ummmm i said xp but is that what you are asking for?

did you go to control panel->security center-> windows firewall-> exceptions and allow Limewire

never mind that, i just noticed what i thought was a full red, actually had one sliver of green, so does that mean i actually am connected?

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...negreenbar.jpg

hold your pointer over the connection bars and what does it say

nothing

do u have a brick wall over the globe next to the bars

ummmm yes http://graphics.gaiaonline.com/image..._sweatdrop.gif

that sounds like a firewall

due to that i will post the pics i took of what i did to try to allow it

Yes!
 

I am finally online and connected! Thank you all so much! AT LAST!!!!!!!!!! :) :) :) :)

oh but sadly i am not, and who are you?

felinoel,
Did you open 2 ports for Gnutella within your Win firewall? I'm only asking because your screenshots show TCP only.
You'll need UDP as well. You'll need to see Gnutella twice on the exceptions page.

The problem is likely to be your school. So many of them block or filter p2p. Are lots of other people at school able to connect to LW? Here's an example

http://www2.iwu.edu/IT/help/helpdesk/shaper.shtml

You could contact your school's computer admin & find out whether they're shaping bandwidth. That way, you find out whether the problem lies with your set up or with the college connection:)

whats the port number for the UDP?

and yes i know for a fact my university lessens the amount of bandwidth i use, sigh is that the problem?

Port number's the same as you entered for TCP - LW's listening port.

The fact that your school shapes bandwidth could be a big problem. Do other people there use LW without any trouble? If they do, find out what they've done to get connected. You could try changing ports, there's no guarantee it'll work though. LOTR gives some alternative ports here
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showth...ernative+ports

Good luck:)

ok using the current port doesnt work and i cant find any other LW user

I can't even get the globe next to the connection...thing. I don't have any firewalls that I can find.

Limewire
 

Running XP, I've disabled the windows firewall. I'm running norton, but I don't see where there firewall is located.

Ok I give up. If you won't even answer the questions asked in my 'system details' link...how am I supposed to know if you're using a router with an internal firewall???
:blink:

Good luck getting conected.

I never got the link that you were referring to. If it'll help get this program working, I'll answer any questions you have.

I'm not sure if the router has an internal or not...i'll check with my ISP and find out. I'm using a wireless router and the only computer I do limewire with is my laptop.

Hello I have the SAME exact problem someone plz help!

i used it 3 weeks ago and it was ALL FINE now its not connecting and when i search it says LW is connecting to the network and your search may not come up!

I have LW selected as exceptitions on my FIREWALL!

what next can someone plz tell me what my port # would be so i can try that?!

plz plz help sooN!

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)
2. What firewalls you have ?
3. How much ram ?
4. Hard Disk space available ?
5. Connection type (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) ?
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers ?
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.) ?
8. What version,LimeWire & Java,Go to L/W's Help/About L/W, THIS show both LW & Java version.?
9. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider) ?
10. Do this test click here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ should say 'Your test worked!. What happens ?
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up.
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user.?
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface ?
14. Have you given full permisions for LimeWire to pass through your Firewall ?
15. XP users, Please state XP firewall on or off.?

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.
__________________
Peace.

Click on the blue link below & answer as many of the questions as you can;)
System details - help us to help you

Hi Birdy
When is a link not a link ? When its not clicked on, I like the way you refuse to give up.
As Bob Marly would say.
In the abundance of water them fool still thirsty,
Peace.

1. what OS version? (eg: Windows 98, XP,OSX, Vista) XP
2. What firewalls you have ? WINDOWS FIREWALL HAS BEEN TURNED OFF
3. How much ram ? 1GB
4. Hard Disk space available ? 68GB
5. Connection type (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) ? CABLE VIA WIRELESS ROUTER
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers ? ARRIS MODEM - CM550A & LINKSYS ROUTER WRT54GC
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.) ? [B******[/b]
8. What version,LimeWire & Java,Go to L/W's Help/About L/W, THIS show both LW & Java version.? LW 4.8.1, JAVA 1.6.0_01
9. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider) ? HARGRAY
10. Do this test click here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ should say 'Your test worked!. What happens ? IT SAID 'YOUR TEST WORKED'
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. THE ONLY OTHER SHARING PROGRAM I HAVE IS BEARSHARE. HOWEVER THE EXECUTABLE FILE IS ON AN EXTERNAL HARDRIVE THAT IS NOT CONTINUOUSLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user.? 1ST TRY WITH LW
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface ? I DON'T HAVE A BRICK WALL OR A WORLD ICON
14. Have you given full permisions for LimeWire to pass through your Firewall ? I'M NOT SURE WHAT YOU MEAN, WHICH PROBABLY MEANS THAT I HAVEN'T
15. XP users, Please state XP firewall on or off.? XP FIREWALL IS OFF

Rather than running without a firewall (very silly in my opinion), configure the XP firewall to allow LW.
Firewall setup

Your LW version's pretty ancient. If this is your first try with LW, why are you using such an old version?? There have been heaps of changes in LW since 4.8.1 (that's why you don't see the firewall icon...4.8.1 doesn't show it;))

You could try downloading the latest LW (4.12.11) & see if you can connect. If you do that, it will uninstall your current LW version. If you don't have the 4.8.1 installer saved then you'll lose that version.

Your router has an internal firewall. You could try port forwarding, here are the instructions.
Port Forwarding for the Linksys WRT54GC

Don't forget the step of setting up a static IP address. LW's listening port, port in the 'manual port forward' box & port forwarded within the router all have to be the same number.

thanx, Birdy.

Firewall
 

Hey, I just tried everything that was suggested and I'm still getting a brick wall in front of my globe and not connecting. Any more suggestions?

i have no idea what to do i really tried everything
 

ok i have limewire 4.12.14 and i can connect to the internet but not to limewire

adn i tryed to do some of the things that where on other message boards but u just got really confused


and when i go to my connectons tab the box is empty
and i doont know whhat to do!!
PLEASE HELPPPP

help
 

will you help me wiht my limewire pbroblums

pleasee

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

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.
__________________
Peace.

cannot connect
 

I recently downloaded and installed limewire and I cannot connect at all. I was hoping somebody can help me figure this out.
I was an emtoi pro user for the past 2 years and loved it but it no longer is working and I cannot find any info on how to so im gonna try limewire,
Here are the answers to the questions to give you somre info on my system.

1. what OS version (eg: Windows 98, XP,OSX, Vista) ? windows xp media center edition service pack 2
2. What firewalls you have ? windows and norton (INTERNET SECURITY
3. How much ram ? 1.00gig
4. Hard Disk space available ? UNSURE WHERE TO FIND THIS INFO
5. Connection type (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) ? broadband
6.Modem what brand name & model numbers ? motorola SB 5100
7.Router brand name & model numbers ? none
8. Where are you trying to connect from (house, apartment complex, school, student accommodation, work, etc.) ? apartment
9. What version,LimeWire & Java, are you using. Go to L/W's Help/About L/W, THIS show both LW & Java version.? LW 4.14.8 java 1.6.0_02
10. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider) ? comcast
11. Do this test click here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ should say 'Your test worked!. What happens ? it read "your test worked"
12. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. emtomi pro (no longer working), Ares, and now Limewire. no other computers
13. Is this your 1st try at LW, or is this a new problem with an experienced user.? 1st time (please be gentle) LOL
14. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface ? Yes even with the norton and windows firewalls turned off
15. Have you given full permissions for LimeWire to pass through your Firewall ? I think so
16. XP users, Please state XP firewall on or off.? ON or off neither worked
17. In Start & remove Programs, Is this update Installed, "Security Update for Windows XP (KB931261)" ? NO
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 UPNP



PLEAE HELP AND BE SPECIFIC
tHANKS

I have tried all of the things suggested in the forum to get around the firewall and connect but I still can't connect. I get the smallest green bar, the rest are red and it never says anything but starting connection. What now?

1. what OS version (eg: Windows 98, XP,OSX, Vista) ? XP
2. What firewalls you have ? WINDOWS
3. How much ram ? 256K
4. Hard Disk space available ?2012MB?
5. Connection type (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) ? cable
6.Modem what brand name & model numbers ? 3Com 56K V.90 Mini PCI Modem
7.Router brand name & model numbers ? Lynksys WRT54G
8. Where are you trying to connect from (house, apartment complex, school, student accommodation, work, etc.) ? Apartment complex, router in my apartment
9. What version,LimeWire & Java, are you using. Go to L/W's Help/About L/W, THIS show both LW & Java version.? 4.14.8 Pro, 1.6.0_02
10. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider) ? Mediacom
11. Do this test click here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ should say 'Your test worked!. What happens ? It says your test worked
12. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. No
13. Is this your 1st try at LW, or is this a new problem with an experienced user.? New problem when I downloaded limewire pro
14. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface ? yes
15. Have you given full permissions for LimeWire to pass through your Firewall ? Yes
16. XP users, Please state XP firewall on or off.? On with exceptions for limewire
17. In Start & remove Programs, Is this update Installed, "Security Update for Windows XP (KB931261)" ? Yes
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 ? Yes

You might try deleting "gnutella" files then let limewire create a new gnutella file. This worked for me. good luck.

Thanks sooo much coleman509! I wasn't planning on registering. I only wanted to look for a solution to my Limewire connection problems and this advice solved it :aweof: so I had to register to thank you! :)

You're welcome Jaykei, I don't have a clue why this works, just know it did for me. Glad it helped you as well.

I Might Have One Solution
 

Hi. I am running the latest version of Limewire Pro. I installed it and everything was fine, but I also couldn't seem to get connected. I went through the Options and at the bottom under advanced, there was an option to let you pick the network card. I have VMware Workstation installed on this box and Limewire was defaulting to the VM Virtual NIC. I set it to manually look at the physical NIC of the box and bang...off it went.

That might be an option you want to check out.

This solution worked for me i had the same problem ,limewire couldnot connect.
Download this file gnutella.net.net

and copy it to c:Documents and settings-user name-Application data-Limewire!
Delete original file gnutella.net!
Restart Limewire!
Wait a minute so limewire connects to net! It worked for me!

p.m:if limewire still cannot connect try to rename downloaded gnutella.net.net to gnutella.net

try this
 

Try this post from me digdeep!
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/connec...tml#post299254

Thank you so much, works great!

Vista user needs help
 

I Have It Working Now.

Please Help!
 

I need help :bangh: Here's the list...

1. what OS version (eg: Windows 98, XP,OSX, Vista) ? XP Home
2. What firewalls you have ? Windows Firewall
3. How much ram ? 1.75 GB
4. Hard Disk space available ? 50MB
5. Connection type (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) ? Cable
6.Modem what brand name & model numbers ? Motorolla Surfboard, SB4200
7.Router brand name & model numbers ? None
8. Where are you trying to connect from (house, apartment complex, school, student accommodation, work, etc.) ? House
9. What version,LimeWire & Java, are you using. Go to L/W's Help/About L/W, THIS show both LW & Java version.? 4.14.12 LW, Java 1.6 (Standard)
10. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider) ? TimeWarner Roadrunner
11. Do this test click here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ should say 'Your test worked!. What happens ? Your Test worked!
12. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. No Other p2p Programs
13. Is this your 1st try at LW, or is this a new problem with an experienced user.? Experienced User, New Problem
14. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface ? Yes
15. Have you given full permissions for LimeWire to pass through your Firewall ? Yes, Exceptions: Limewire, and self installed Port (not sure if this should have been done) for port 6346 UDP
16. XP users, Please state XP firewall on or off.? On
17. In Start & remove Programs, Is this update Installed, "Security Update for Windows XP (KB931261)" ? Security Update for Windows XP (KB931261) Installed
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 ? UPnP



Any ideas are GREATLY appreciated... I've never had trouble connecting to Limewire in the past and it's really disappointing to have it be unavailable. I don't know if I'll get a email response, so if you could just send me a email to check the post (or any suggestions, if you so desire) - *email address removed*

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Edited to comply with the House Rules.
Do not divulge anyone's personal information in the forum, not even your own.

Try the fixes in the post below.
If LW Will Not Connect

You can also try changing ports. In LW tools > options > advanced > firewall config, change LW's listening port to 65000 (or anything in the range of 49152 - 65535) > apply > ok.

i cant get a successful download of the new limewire
 

it aske me to download then when i selct run , and durin the run it says i have a previously older version of limewire running but i have uninstalld the older version. i push retry and it pops again. then i push ignore and it pops up another warnin sayin it cant downloadin. i have downloaded for vista. so what do i do?

i am having this same trouble i have the brick in fornt of the globe and i have one green bar but not connecting at all and we upgraded to turbo 2 weeks ago not happy

How did you uninstall LW? If you did it via Add/Remove programs (or the Vista equivalent) that's the wrong way & can cause problems. Open Task Manager & check whether there's a LW process running...if there is, end the process.

Try reinstalling now. If it still doesn't work, use your computer's search to look for all files & folders with LW in the name & delete what you find. If you've changed LW's saved folder from the default location, & are saving files to a folder with limewire in the name...careful that you don't delete that saved folder & lose your downloads!

Restart your computer & see whether LW will install now.

Did you try all the fixes below?
If LW Will Not Connect
If nothing there helped, post back with your system details (info in the thread).