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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.
Start here Suggestions to help you get connected, * try here first *, then see below (click on 'this' blue link) Did you FORGET something BEFORE you posted? If you post in this section you MUST provide these details: System details - help us to help you (click on 'this' blue link), else do not be surprised if your posting is ignored :) |
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November 10th, 2007
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 akala, Can you take a screenshot of all those files so that we can see what's happening? Had you opened a newly downloaded file just before this started happening? If so, can you remember what type of file you'd downloaded (don't name the file, just tell us what type it was - wma, mp3 etc)? There's a fix for the popping up thing here, you can give it a try. The original poster in that thread also did a system restore after running the BFU & found that it helped...so give that a try as well. http://www.gnutellaforums.com/genera...estarting.html I'd also update your AV & scan your computer. There's another link in that thread with further links to online scans if you want to try one of those. Please let us know if a scan finds any malware. If you're still having problems, go to one of the specialist malware removal sites mentioned in that thread.  |
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November 12th, 2007
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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. Last edited by jkfabf; November 12th, 2007 at 05:05 PM. |
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November 12th, 2007
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| 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!!! |
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November 12th, 2007
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| 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. |
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November 12th, 2007
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| 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. |
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November 12th, 2007
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| 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, |
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November 13th, 2007
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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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