im also having the same problem. i recently created a new account on my computer. and when i installed limewire on the new account it wouldnt work, i got the loopback connections message. I un in stalled then re installed, but with the same result, so i did a system restore but it still didnt work. I once again created an account re installed it and it STILL doesnt work. Note: i used it on the previous account with no problems.

1. OS version? Windows XP Office
2. What firewalls you have? Windows
3. How much ram? dont know
4. Hard Disk space available? 189 GB i think
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) home network
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? dont know
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.)? house
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help>About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version. 4.12.11 dont know java because LW will not open at all
9. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider)? Verizon/AOL
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? test worked
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. Yes, home Network with 2 desktops and 2 laptops
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. new problem with experienced user
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? no, but thier is one on the windows firewall icon, even though i set the firewall to off, it still says on,

hey everyone


ok.........i got limewire (not the pro) and it worked pretty great
.......a month after i got it booooooom stop working it wont even open
......you click on the icon on the descktop and this annoying message appears!
its says limewire wont open because of firewall and or a loopback connection
.......so I then go make sure limewire is set as an exception (in firewall), and it is....but it still wont work.....
so then i think turning of firewall then it would work........
but it wont..........so i erase limewire completely then install it again.....
and still wont work
------so can someone please please please heeeeeeeeeeeelp me?

More details are needed for the forum members to be able to help you; System details - help us to help you (click on link)

1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98) windows XP
2. What firewalls you have? windows firewall
3. How much ram? dont know
4. Hard Disk space available? have no clue
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) i think dialup
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? where do you get them
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.)? house
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help>About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version. wont open at all
9. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider)? at&t
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 said it worked...
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. nope
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW 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 LW's interface? no it wont even open a message pops up

1. OS version? Vista
2. Windows
3. 2 gig
4. 234 gigs free
5. Connection type broadband
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? Speed Stream 6520
7. Where are you trying to connect from …house
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? (4.13.3 Lime wire beta) Java 6 update 1
9 whois your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider)? Aliant
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 said your test worked
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. 2 other home computers are able to run they are using windows xp. I also have Azeurs on this PC.
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. First time trying to install with Vista on this new PC I have used LW with another pc and Windows XP
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? Can not get that far into program , No I cannot get that far, I have tried shutting down windows firewall I get the message that LW is being block by a firewalll or looped back can you help please… Window firewall is close and am running the Pc Tools fire wall.. Have done the Steps 1,2 and 3 as descriped in this form.

katheirne...Try these fixes...
Try uninstalling your Java from the add/remove programs and then re-install the JRE offline version....(4th one down)
Java SE Downloads

Then uninstall Limewire using the uninstaller which is found in start > all programs > limewire...then re-install it using the offline installer...
LimeWire: The Official Site for the Fastest File Sharing Program on the Planet

If that does not help with your problem try deleting your preference folder...
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/183932-post4.html

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Rommeldog... This may help with your PC Tools firewall....
PCTools Firewall and Vista? [Archive] - PC Tools Community Forum

Also once that is configured properly, you also have a Nat Firewall and will more than likely need to open up a Port for Limewire...
These are your instructions to Port Forward...
Port Forwarding for the Siemens Speedstream-6520

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I read "wondering why ' reply and though I would give it a try and have tried it, 3 times so far , and still I am unable to get it running I get the blocked fire wall error.

I can't download anything either. I have my firewall set to allow LW but still nothing. Please help.

You may have 2 software firewalls or else, your modem/router most likely has a NAT firewall. Question is how to deal with it. Not enough details to know. System details - help us to help you (click on link)