Limewire is currently connecting to the network. You search may not return many.....
 

..... results until you are fully connecteg to the network...

i have read the threads but cant figure it out.... it just always says ''Starting Connection''..... it doesnt go away.... i cant search.... i have windows 2000 pro... pretty sure there is loadsa memory left on computer... i have broadband..... there is a wall around the globe.... and jst so ye all know... i am not the brightest person when it comes to computers.... so im gonna need some v.good help........ thank you please...???!!!

im having the same problem

has anyone given you any pointers...

Start off by making sure you're only using 1 software firewall & that it's configured properly. You'll find instructions for this, plus a lot of other info within the sticky below.
Connection problems? Check here first!

If you're stuck, post back with your details. Post #2 of that sticky shows the info we need. If we don't know anything about your setup...we can't help.

1. OS version? Windows 2000 pro
2. What firewalls you have? how do i find out
3. How much ram? how do i find out
4. Hard Disk space available? how do i find out
5. Connection type? broadband
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? how do i find out
7. Where are you trying to connect from? home
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? lw pro 4.12.6
9. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider)? connoleys
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? it worked
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. no...??
12. Is this a your 1st try at FW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. 1st try
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of FW's interface? yes

sorry about not knowing all info needed.... need more help...

2. Do you have any programs like ZoneAlarm, Norton (with personal firewall), Kerio, Sygate, Comodo?? Have a look in your system tray & see if there are any firewall icons. Have a look in Add/Remove programs (within Control Panel), are there any firewalls there?

6. Is your comp plugged into any boxes (between the comp & the wall)?

7. Is home a house, apartment, student accommodation etc?

9. Are you sure that this is right? I can't find an ISP of that name, even with some spelling variations.

i have a trial version of norton... not the real thing... and i have lavasoft ad-aware se personal.... I searched my computer for firewall and 3 results came up.... Firewall.BAK Firewall.rul these are found in folder: program files/common files/symantec shared the 3rd rasult was WindowsFirewall.dll folder: Program Files/limewire

my comp is in a house.. family house...

there is a small box for the broadband with 3 connections: (1) Data In (2) P + Data Out (3) Power In


How do i find out my isp...

this is your ISP...

http://www.digitalforge.ie/

it appears as if they do have a specific clause re: p2p www.digitalforge.ie/fup.html

perhaps a call to tech support is in order..they will be able to tell you if they are blocking p2p access...and make sure to note that you are trying to acquire open source information (i.e. not copyrighted)

thank you... i just emailed them... is there anything i could do on da comp in the mean time to try and get it working...???

considering the techniques that are available these days to 'shape' traffic, I doubt there is anything you can do...

proxies only 'mask' your IP address and you are still routing through your ISP's DNS server...changing ports might (but most likely not) do the trick...