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Connection Problems Problems getting the LimeWire or WireShare program connecting to the Gnutella network. (not about connecting to files, that is a Download/Upload Problems section issue.) Please supply system details as described in the forum rules.
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Old November 25th, 2007
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Default questionair about connection problems

1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98)windows xp
2. What firewalls you have?windows and micro pc-cillin
3. How much ram?1gig
4. Hard Disk space available?116GB
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.)cable
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers?don't no
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.LW 4.14.10 Java 1.6.0_03
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)?Road Runner
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?Your 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.experinced user
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? _ click here to see Sample imageyes
14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled?
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall Micro pc-cillin
16. What country are you living in? Sometimes there are ISPs with the same name in more than one country (eg Clearwire in the USA & also in Ireland).USA
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It's not a good idea to use two Firewalls together as they will conflict with each other. Turn off the Windows Firewall and give Limewire Full access through Trend Micro.

It would be very helpfull if you can find the Make and Model # on your Router. Usually underneith the Router.
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Default fire wall no fire wall does not help

I have turned off both firewalls I have run it with one or the other and still cant connect I have done eveything it says to do and cant connect. I have given up.....
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I Have Used Limewire On Xp And Had No Problems. I Got A New Computer And It Has Windows Vista And Now I Can't Get Limewire To Bring Anything Up. I Really Need Help With This. Thanks
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Check these: (a) http://www.gnutellaforums.com/connec...t-connect.html

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