Maybe someone can help me out. My internet connection is fine untill I start Limewire, then it just dies, I can close out Limewire and I still have this same problem. The only way that I can get an active internet connection, after LimeWire is active, is if I shut down the computer and turn off the DSL connection.

Go to LW's menu bar, Tools>Options>Speed & disable Ultrapeer capabilities. Also disable OOB searching. Options>Downloads & reduce speed to about 75%. Options>Uploads & reduce upload speed to 75%. Disable iTunes sharing, Options>iTunes>sharing & disable option.

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I tried all that and it still doesn't work right.
1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98) Win XP
2. What firewalls you have? Windows Firewall
3. How much ram?448mb
4. Hard Disk space available?120gb
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.)DSL
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers?Agere WinModem, 1394 Net Adaptor, VIA Rhine II Fast Ethernet Adaptor
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.)?home
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help>About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version. LW 4.9.28 Java 1.5.0_02
9. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider)? Embarq
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 have had lime wire for several years.
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface?yes, but windows firewall has limewire as an allowed program

Update java to1.5.0_09 Post back if that dont fix it.
Peace.

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mickjapa108

Tried it...still does the same thing...ne other thoughts?

The the brick wall is not caused by your software firewall, then it's either your connection devices or your ISP.

Try the tips here http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showpo...85&postcount=2 & also steps 2, 3 & 5 here Fixes for Limewire