Firewall or loopback connections blocking limewire?
 

I have used limewire many times in the past, and have never had a problem. However, I recently reinstalled windows xp, and it wont open. When I click the icon on the dektop, it states " Limewire was unable to initialize and start. This is usually due to a firewall program blocking LimeWire's access to the internet or loopback connections on the local machine. Please allow LimeWire access to the internet and restart LimeWire"

I have reinstalled it numerous times, configued my firewall to allow LimeWire, and it still won't work.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

what firewall do you have i can maybe help you

If your using Windows Firewall try disabling it all together just while using LW, that works sometimes, I don't know about other firewalls.

You shouldn't have no software firewall. It should be turned on but properly configured to allow LW full access; (advisable not to have 2 active firewalls b/c they can interfere with each other); Firewall configuration instructions (click on link)

The Loopback scenario is generally related to a router/modem that has a NAT firewall. The answer is to enable UPnP if it supports it, or else forward a port; Connection problems? Check here first! (click on link)

I have windows firewall. I tried disabling it, but it still won't work. I gave up now.

Well ... if you do want help we need this type of information: System details - help us to help you (click on link)

1. OS version? Windows XP Home Edition
2. What firewalls you have? Windows
3. How much ram? 256
4. Hard Disk space available? I dont know how to check it
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) Cable
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? Motorola
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. 4.12.6 dont know java because LW will not open at all
9. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider)? Internet Explorer
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. no
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 icon

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These are all contained within the sticky Connection problems? Check here first! but possibly some people are getting a bit confused or lost when we direct them to this sticky & ask them to provide their details.

1. Can you get the model number of the motorola? 2. Did you configure your firewall so it allows LW full access (advisable not to have 2 active firewalls b/c they can interfere with each other); Firewall configuration instructions (click on link)
3. It looks like perhaps you have the option to show that icon turned off. You'll find it under LW's menu bar, Tools>Options>Status Bar

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Firewall problems
 

I just got Lime Wire on Saturday. I was able to download songs, then after a while it just stopped. I have no idea why! I tried disabling my firewall, and I have also disabled everything else. I can't seem to get rid of the brick wall in front of the globe. I have windows XP, and I have Mcafee security. I haven't been able to download since! Anyone can help me please!!! This is so frustrating

1. OS version? Windows XP Home Edition
2. What firewalls you have? Mcafee
3. How much ram? I don't know
4. Hard Disk space available? I dont know how to check it
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) Dial-up
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? AT&T
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. limewire-4.13.0 Java-1.5.0_02
9. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider)? Internet Explorer
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. No, I'm not sharing
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? Yes

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These are all contained within the sticky Connection problems? Check here first! but possibly some people are getting a bit confused or lost when we direct them to this sticky & ask them to provide their details.

Make sure that your XP firewall is off & that your McAffee is configured properly
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showpo...27&postcount=5

You might want to update your Java, your version's pretty old;) Use the offline installer for JRE below & remove your old Java version before you install the new one.
http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp

You mentioned AT&T...if you're using AT&T, they might be part of the problem (even though you're on dial-up & your port test worked). Check out the post below
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showpo...11&postcount=4

When you first got LW & could download...was the firewall icon there?
Do you see any green connection bars? Can you search & bring up any results?

So you think I should just wait a while until it comes back on? What is so weird was on all day sunday, the brick wall was in front of the globe, but around 7 that evening the brick wall wasn't there anymore! and I was able to download songs again. Then monday morning, it was there again. It's driving me crazy:yikes:

I thought there might've been a typo in your post & that you were connecting through AT&T:o
If that's your computer's internal modem, it's a different story.
Did you check the setup of your McAfee firewall?
Who do you pay for your internet use?
Did you update your Java?

I have disabled my mcafee firewall, and it still has the brick wall in front of the globe. How do I update my java?

Go here & choose the "Offline" installer: http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp Then just follow directions with the installer. It might also be a good idea to remove your previous Java versions before-hand. To do that, go to Control panels, open Add/Remove Programs control panel & look for Java or JRE/JSE & remove. You should reboot then install the new version. ;)

I cant even open up Lime Wire to check and see if the icon is turned on or off. The model number to my motorola is sb5101. I also did put Lime Wire in for exceptions. And I tried turning off all other exceptions like the troubleshooter said but thats not working either.

Ok, I removed the old java version and I update like you said, and now I got java 5.0-.09, and then when I go to open Lime Wire, the brick wall is still there. I call my computer company to take off the firewall. We uninstalled the mcafee firewall and then turned off Windows firewall, so now both of them are off. But the brick wall is still there in front of the globe. I'm starting to believe that LimeWire is causing this problem. My husband is getting pretty upset, since it's been like this for a week. I dont' know what else to do.

I still cant connect to Limewire. And Im really not loving the idea of Morpheus. Can someone please help me get back to limewire? I feel lost without it. Oh. Also, now that I have uninstalled it, I get a pop up thing that says a file was corrupted in the download. So I tried the other download for windows but it says the same thing. I keep closing it out but it keeps popping back up. What's up with that?!

You could try Phex to see if you have the same problems.

MzLiciaBaby how did you uninstall LW? I hope you didn't use the add/remove control panel. That's not the way to uninstall LW. The method is to use the Start menu > Programs > LW > Uninstall

Perhaps you should use Crap Cleaner to clean up your registry.

Need help, having same problem
 

I'm having the same problem as some of the other folks. Limewire can't connect because it's blocked by a firewall. My firewall is currently turned off. Here's my information:

1. OS version? Mac OSX 10.4.8
2. What firewalls you have? Mac
3. How much ram? 768mb
4. Hard Disk space available? Around 7 or 8 gigs
5. Connection type? Wireless broadband
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? Modem: Navini, 2.5-2.6 LMXE. Router: Linksys, WRT54G
7. Where are you trying to connect from? My apartment
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? Limewire 4.12.6, Java 1.5.0_06
9. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider)? i29 Wireless
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? The page would not load (timed out). I've tried other ports as well, with the same results.
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 LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. I've used Limewire for years, this is a new problem.
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? Yes.

Is your OSX firewall enabled or disabled? I only occasionally run mine. If it's enabled then make sure it's been set up to allow LW full access; see OSX Firewall settings for Tiger

I see you have the infamous Linksys WRT54G. Don't get me wrong, Linksys make very good devices, but the models with 54 & especially the WRT54G are almost lemons; this model has a firmware problem. It doesn't run reliably in UPnP mode & is best port forwarded. The other option is to use a crack to fix the firmware. See Linksys WRT54G - Fixed my problem, Followed these steps and it works! for a solution! But you do it at your own risk.

For port forwarding the WRT54G, there's 3 steps: 1. 1st you need to set up a static ip. 2. Then forward a port. 3. Then set LW settings for port forward mode.

1. Static ip for OSX, see these links to get an idea: BTW Domain box can be left empty, it's not important. If used should relate to your local ISP. Sample (i): Static ip for OSX (1), ____ (ii) Static ip for OSX (2), ____ (iii) Setting up static ip (linksys),
(iv) See step 3 in this link about setting up static ip on OSX - Linksys support.

2. Port forwarding step: Some Linksys port forwarding instructions. Those are examples. You only need to forward port 6346 for both UDP & TCP.

3. Within LW: Manual port forward instructions & sample image

BTW let us know how it goes. It's a major concern you can't reach the test page http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ but with any luck the port forwarding will fix that. If not, then let us know after re-checking the test page. The problem in that scenario would most likely be your ISP blocking ports that p2p sharing programs normally use. Might need to port forward a higher port.

My LimeWire is working again!! No more problems...thank you guys for all you help! You are the best

Jennbailey, Im glad your limewire is working again! But Im still without it. I did the crap cleaner thing and so far that pop up hasnt come back. But now, I still cant get limewire without the firewall message. Any more suggestions please?! Oh, and Limewire isnt on my start menu anymore. So Im guessing that it did uninstall. Anyway. I need more help please.

Oops, *jennbagley.....SORRY!

Im having a problem simular
 

I just downloaded limewire and it says i have a firewall up but i can find it i think its from firefox but i dont know how to turn it off can someone help?

Did you configure your firewall so it allows LW full access (advisable not to have 2 active firewalls b/c they can interfere with each other); Firewall configuration instructions (click on link). Oh & read this thread from the beginning very carefully. There's something you've probably missed. And yet another member to blindly post on our forums without even bothering to read the forum rules. We don't have ESP.

its ok
 

I just downloaded limewire pro and it works fine.

Firewall Problems after upgrading Limewire
 

I recently upgraded to v4.12.xx and could not access Limewire through my firewall (McAfee).

I removed all Limewire programs from my firewall. Then I added them back. And I was able to get to Limewire again. My settings Limewire.exe -Allowed and Stubinstaller -Outbound only.

Hope this helps!:yahoo: :xirokrotima:

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,

windows firewall blocking limewire
 

hey everyone :PEACE:


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! :bangh:
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 :blink:
------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)

firewall or loopback connection blocking limewire
 

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 :confused:
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
:blink:

I have been trying
 

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

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

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'd suggest going to there forums and asking why this is happening...
Have you tried uninstalling PC Tools and starting up Limewire ??

There are two other computers on this modem and before I place a ip address in I want to make sure that it will be ok to do so.

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)

So does any one have any suggestions, here I am with a month old comp. with alll the bells and and whistles and can not run Limewire . I have tried no fire wall no window fire wall and am presently just running the pc tools firewall. Please help if you can...

Yea that is what i thought , It is quit obvious as the amount and same type of issues in this forum that limewire is not working very well for many people and if there is not a fix out there to get users back , another program will soon be developed to replace what use to be a very popular program.

Hmmm, you don't give much info so let's have a guess.

If Pro's been working in the past but it's suddenly stopped opening...have you updated Java recently? If you've updated to Java 1.6.0_01 then try reinstalling this version.
Java SE Downloads - Previous Release - JDK 5
Use the JRE offline installer & remove your current Java version before you install this one.

Also try deleting LW's preferences folder when LW's properly closed. See point 3 here (also point 2 if you've used much older versions of LW in the past).
Fixes for LimeWire
This will kill all of your settings within options, you'll have to go back through afterwards & reset things.

If that doesn't help, try changing compatibility (point 5 in the 'fixes' thread) or reinstall Pro. Have you added/upgraded/updated any security programs lately?

If you're still stuck, please give us some details.
System details - help us to help you

reinstalling LM
 

When u uninstall limewire make sure the limewire.exe isn't running in the processes under taskmanager anymore.
Otherwise it won't uninstall the .jar files in ur limewire folder.
In taskmanager/processes click on the limewire.exe and end process, then check ur limewire folder and delete everything that is in there manually.
Now reinstall ur limewire.
Another option is to get ur hands on the StubInstaller.exe, ececute the stubinstaller, let it dl the files and install, after install start lm and check the connection it should be running smoothly.
when u uninstall the limewire again, (make sure lm folder is empty) and reinstall ur own limewire it should be back to normal.

:laugh_2::xeri_ok1ani::xirokrotima:

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? (4.12.11 Lime wire ) Java JDK5
9 who is 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 lime wire through same brad band modem 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 , I have tried shutting down window firewall I have also made the “exception in Windows fire wall for LW, The 1 and only firewall is Pc tools Fire Wall I get the message that LW is being block by a firewalll or looped back and I made sure that it is allowed to enter pass the fire wall . I have tried the 1 to 5 suggestion as you posted also ,

You need to use Java 6 with Vista...
Uninstall your Java from the add/remove programs and then re-install the JRE offline version....(4th one down)
Java SE Downloads

No luck tried 6.1 as you suggested still firewall loop back nag.:(

I am having a problem with limewire. The start up connection has only one bar and there is a brick wall in front of a globe and i have already checked everything and no firewall is on i dont understand what is going on can someone please help me

Rommeldog...Maybe you should pm Grandpa, he is the Vista guru on these forums...I have no idea what's going on with your setup...;)

salazar01...Can you supply these details please...
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/connec...-help-you.html