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Everytime I search, nothing comes up! I don't understand, everytime i try to search for something, nothing happens. It stays the same everytime, can someone PLEASE explain how to work this? :confused: thx |
Also, on the top of the screen it says LimeWire:Enbling Open Information Sharing What does that mean? is that why i can't find anything? |
It's ok, LW always says "enabling open info sharing". For your no results problem, follow the advice in the thread below:) http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showth...search+results |
I checked that, but its not the problem. What it says when i try to search is LimeWire is currently connecting to the network... your search may not return many results until you are fully connected... I don't understand why its not already connected, its been running for atleast 1/2 an hour, is threre anything i can do for that? HOw do i get it to be fully connected? |
You need to read through this. All of it. Connection problems? Check here first! Make sure that you're only running 1 firewall & that it's set up to allow LW access. Do the port 6346 test & see what reslut you get. Do you see the firewall icon (brick wall)? What are your details? OS(Win XP etc) LW & Java version (help > about LW & you'll see) Firewall you're using Modem/router brand & model ISP Connection type (DSL etc) Where you connect from (home, school etc) Are you sharing a connection with other computers Is this your first try with LW |
Searches don't return any results Hey, I had the same problem as you and I couldn't figure what was wrong since none of the answers seemed to apply to my case. My searches never returned any results. I went to File and disconnected, and the green bar (only the smallest one was green!) on my connection thing went down, and then I connected again. When I searched the same song, it immediately returned me 20 hits, and the connection bar was completely green, all five of them. It also only took about 2 seconds literally for the search to finish loading, whereas the last time, it took about 5 minutes. So try disconnecting, then connecting and searching again. |
I have been having the same problem - no results from searches but disconnecting anf re-connecting hasn't helped. |
tbescapee, Is your LW connected (all green/blue connection bars)? If it is, try the fixes below. 1. In LW go tools > options > searching > basic & check whether the 'show license warning' box is ticked. If it does, untick it > Apply > ok...see if that makes any difference. 2. Problems with the search 3. Delete LW's preferences folder when LW's properly closed. See point 3 here & also point 2 if you've used older versions of LW in the past (there could be a folder in either location). Fixes for LimeWire This will kill all of your settings within options, you'll have to go back through afterwards & reset things. |
been using limewire for years, no probs whatsoever, but i started it the other day, and when i go tools > options, the option box quickly appears then dissapears...also everytime i close it it opens again, no matter how many times i close it... i unistalled and installed it 3 times no but same thing....anyone help~?? if it helps, in my limewire folder in program files, there are loads of java thingys?? |
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. |
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 |
can some one tell me whtas wrong with mine with this screen shot LimeWire is currently connecting to the network... your search may not return many results until you are fully connected... mine say's this too heres the shot http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m...1507_16181.jpg |
arrrrgggg i think i have tried what i can. i have never used LW on my new pc, so i am not sure that i have an issue with "old LW pref folders" would i? i am letting LW in on the only firewall setting i can find. and i cant firgue out how to log into my westell modem to change any UpUn?setting. im sorry if this is a basic problem to you guys, but we all had to learn to walk before we could run. so thank you for your patients. |
Have a look at this link. Port Forwarding for the Westell Versalink 327W Those instructions are for port forwarding your Westell...they also show you how to log into it;) I found this info on an X-Box forum, it's for enabling UPnP on your model. Quote:
You'll know if you deleted it properly - when you start LW it will take you through the setup wizard again (same as when you first installed LW). |
many thanks for your help. when i go to put my ip address into the address bar i get a internet explorer cant find that web page, i tried the number given whih was said to be the default, and i also looked up on my pc and it said it was a different ip #, i tried them both and neither worked. i remeber a few years ago, you could just down load the software and it would just work so easy. |
yup you were right, i did delete the LW folders, and then when i went to run it again, it had me reistall it. i have just been tring to turn over ever rock to get this to work. about the firewall issue, my pc came with a trial macafee on it, but i deleted it,and it isnt listed on my list of programs, but it is still on my firewall screen,there isnt a way for me to change it either. could that be an issue? |
Try using your computer's search to look for all files & folders with mcafee in the name & delete what you find. Check your router's manual...just see whether there's a secondary IP address that you can use to log into the router. Don't know if it'll help, but you could try using a different browser to log into the router. Edit: Try typing this into your browser's address bar http://dslrouter |
oh well, thanks for trying to help me to get LW to work, it seems i have tried just about everything to some degree. it seems like i have added this and change that preference to get it to work. and nothing seems to work. what a headache, why cant it just be loaded and have it work like it used too. again thanks to all that tried to help, i'm out of here. i feel like i am chasing a bone tied to a string, i cant waste more time trying to get it to work, why cant it just be loaded and work like it used too. again thanks for all the help. |
Can't Connect!? Hi, I just downloaded the LW 4.14.10 Pro I have a Microsoft Windows XP as a home computer I already enabled LM to my firewall but there is still a brick wall with a world I have Java 1.5.0_11 I have AVG Anti Virus I think I am having problems connecting I have 4 out of 5 red bars and I'm not getting results when I search for songs? |
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