error

[Hay_Hunter]

I've just updated my limewire to 4.12.6 and it wont let me connect. A pop-up always comes up and says error, either i dont have a connection or im using a firewire blah blah blah. And I do have a connect and I dont even have a firewall.
Could anyone help me out?

Thx

[Sleepless]

Please post more details on setup

1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98)
2. What firewalls you have? Also antivrus/spyware protection or IP filters
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 (home, school, work, etc.)?
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help>About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version.
9. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider)?
10. Do this simple test for us. Using your browser go here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ The page should say 'Your test worked!'. What happens when you go there?
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 Limewire 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 FW's interface?

What version did you use before you updated to 4.12.6 ?
Did you update your Java as well ? If you did, what version did you use before this ?

Also include any details you think might be relevant

[Hay_Hunter]

Windows XP
have my firewall turned off, i have norton antivirus but normally have it turned off.
512 mb ram
84.5
dsl
router: linksys wireless-G
home
LW 4.12.6 and Java 1.5.0_06
grandecom
tried the test, wouldnt load page, error.
i have a router and im connected to another computer
new problem, ive had limewire for a while now.
no

i used to have LW 4.10
i didnt update java

[Sleepless]

OK lets try the easy solution first. Since that link gives an error it is most likely blocked

In limewire go to tools>options>firewall config and change the ports into a number beween 50000 and 60000. If the first one doesn't work then try a few more. If you are using UPnP just change the listening port. If you are using Port forwarding then change that number to the same as listening port. You will of course need to forward that port in the router if using port forwarding (Both TCP and UDP, incoming and outgoing)

About the firewall. You really should use one. You are leaving your PC open to attack from the internet. In both the "Getting started" and "Tips and tricks" forum there is a thread called "Antivirus and so on". Download the Sygate firewall (Freeware). It's really good and easy to configure.

Just allow Limewire.exe, the go to advanced and open the port for Limewire (Both TCP and UDP, incoming and outgoing).

[Hay_Hunter]

Ill try that, thanks!