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

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.

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