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thank you so much for your advice-i had the same problem but its working fine now!! xx:idea: |
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I'm also having a problem similar to this, I've added LW as an exception to the firewall but on the "read me first part" it said something about it saying it was permanently connecting. I went to the connections tab to look, and there is nothing there is this the issue? On the tab preview in the read me file it had 10-12 sources there. I also created a folder on where to save the downloads, not sure how that would affect its ability to connect, just though I should throw that out there since it was messing with all the presets. |
tbescapee & jkfabf, Try the advice here: all of a sudden will not connect (a fix to try) Start off by deleting LW's preferences folder & changing Java versions. In case you have Vista, things are a bit different to XP when finding the preferences folder & other files/folders within Application Data. This thread should help with that: LimeWire Pref Folder in Vista If nothing there helps, please give us your details. System details - help us to help you -> Provide these details when you post!!! |
I searched for the .limewire folder to erase it and change it I included all hidden etc folders nothing was returned? I was using a version of limewire that WAS working, and it wasn't connecting before so I updated Java and that worked but then it stopped connecting again. I uninstalled LW and Java, reinstalled, reupdated (after trying without the update) and it never connected. I'm using an Avast! firewall and webroot spysweeper. |
The folder might not be named .limewire (the old preferences folder within Documents and Settings\username was named .limewire). Try looking for C:\Documents and Settings\your username\Application Data\LimeWire. If you have a folder named LimeWire (note: not all lower case & no dot in front), delete that one. |
WOW, thank you. It worked almost instantly. kudos =] |
newbie needs help!!! i am a first time user of limewire. and have had 3 days of headaches and frustration. i have tried to do searches, and have not had any found, even when i do a basic one, nothing comes back. im sure it has to be a glitch, or some setting that needs to be checked or unchecked. in my lower left corner, it says starting connection and only one green bar is lit, could this be the issue? please help if anycan, |
polotodd, Try the fixes in post #8 of this thread. If they don't help, see post #14. |
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Remember Vista has its own firewall. Some Vista systems come loaded with 3rd party firewalls so choose which one to use & disable the others. Make sure LW is allowed access. For people who are upgrading to LW Pro, it's a good idea to delete your LW prefs folder whilst LW is closed; http://www.gnutellaforums.com/genera...der-vista.html In my experience the Westell devices are best port forwarded. But at least log into your Westell device & ensure UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) is enabled. (a) If not, then enable it, save settings & reboot router if needed. Then try LW again. But (b) if yes UPnP is enabled, then it might not be working well and port forwarding is the way to go. Find Westell on far right column here PortForward.com - Free Help Setting up Your Router or Firewall * The very first step & most important is setting up at static ip when port forwarding. PortForward.com - Setting up a Static ip |
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