Please Help?? Anyone?(connection problem)
 

Hi!
Please, somebody help me!! Ha. Okay so um... obviously I'm having problems connecting.

I've already tried everything I could think of. I just bought a new laptop with Windows Vista, and I'm not hooked up to my own internet connection yet. I'm connected to another wireless network in my area; my neighbor actually. (Yes, I have permission.) :) Anyways, I think those two things might be a problem, but I'm not sure. I mean, it's not like I don't have enough space... it's a brand new computer! I have, like, 73GB and I'm just really perplexed here. Oh, I'm so scatterbrained... I didn't even say what the real problem was:

Okay, well, Limewire downloaded fine. I've used it in the past with my other computers and never had a problem. Now, however... I can't get any search results, let alone download anything at all! Basically the crux of the problem seems to be the stupid network connection. The little bars in the bottom left corner never fill up, even though Limewire assures me that the connection will strengthen the longer I let it run or something. Which, by the way, is totally not true. I can only maintain ONE green bar at most. **sigh** While I was waiting for my username and all that to get registered for these forums, I read a bunch of posts about connections since I couldn't post any questions myself. As a result of the aforementioned... I downloaded some new Java 6 thingy and changed my firewall settings to allow Limewire to run (supposedly.) It didn't work, needless to say. I'm a total moron... honestly I'm practically computer illiterate here! But I would be most greatful if someone could just help me out here!!! I'll be your best friend, ever! Lol. Thanks to anyone who even gets back to me. I don't know how these forums go or if I'll even get a response. But I appreciate anyone who read all that looong crap I wrote. :)

Hi Friend.
can you cut n paste this form, In your post with answers filled in please.
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Recently there's been a problem with people not providing enough details about their setup - despite being asked again & again.

So let's make it easy for everyone...the details that we need if we're going to be able to help with complex problems are:


1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98,XP.SP2. )?
2. What firewalls you have?
3. How much ram?
4. Hard Disk space available?
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.)?
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers?
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.)?
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help>About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version.
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)?
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?
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up.
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user.
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface?
Peace.

Hehe. Oops, sorry. I knew that I needed to give more information... :)

1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98,XP.SP2. )? Vista
2. What firewalls you have? Just a basic Windows Firewall that came with the computer.
3. How much ram? 446MB
4. Hard Disk space available? 54.9 GB
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.)? Router.. does that count? It's probably a broadband connection, I think.
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? Where on earth do I find that?! Any hints?
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.)? Appartment complex.
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 4.12.11, Java 1.6.0 oem
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? I can't figure that out because technically I don't have the internet. My laptop is routed to another internet connection and I don't know who their ISP is.
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 won't load. It says my connection has timed out.
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. Weeell, as I mentioned several times... I'm using a router (I think.) I just go to "connect" at my start menu and it connects me to open, unprotected computer networks in the area.
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. It's a new problem, I've used Limewire before, but never with this computer. It's a new computer.
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? I most certainly do. Err, that means my firewall is on I guess? Is that bad?

I think you have the wrong java,use this link n info to update.

Now! Go to,
START/Set Program Access/Change or Remove Programs,
now completely remove all versions of java.
Now! Use this Link to get JRE 6 Use the off line installer NOT the (recormended) one,
http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp
Disconnect from internet, close ALL apps n reinstall java.

Follow thease instructions exactly.

Now you may still have to give us router brand n model but do this first
Look on the router or the box it came in and post it.
VISTA will only run on java JRE 6 at present.
Peace.

Problems downloading :(
 

I have a feeling I'm screwed! Lol. I followed the instructions exactly, downloading the offline version... I saved it to the computer, then attempted to open the file to begin downloading like I usually do with all files. It opened in adobe reader for some reason. I don't know what other application to open it in, or how to make it do so! Arghh! SO frustrating. Now what? Is there anyway to download this Java thingermabob properly? Like I said... I'm a computer idiot.

Hi Friend
You do not need a program to open it, just double click on it, IT self installs
Just follow info. Close the internet connection & all apps that appear in task
manager then 2 clicks on the java download.
Tell us what happens, Probs just shout.
Peace.

LimewireOnfire
 

Download : 5435 kb/s
Upload : 352 kb/s
Ping : 101 ms
Server : Singapore (starhub)

Dear Superforumer of the universe(s),

For many months, I've been listening to the same songs over and over again. Why? Cause I coundn't get my limewire work for me.

At the beginning, I thought Limewire was having some technical problems. Next I thought it was all due to some cable-snapped somewhere underneath the sea (saw it on the news) but it isn't. After many many months of waiting, I bla bla bla, then bla bla bla and bla bla. I then decided to search for reliable solution on Gnutella forums.

I obeyed all instructions, removed my current javascript and downloaded the javasript JRE 6 (offline version, mind u) and voila, it managed to bring my Limewire back to net-life. But not the speed. (though the Limewire's "bar" is full and lighted light-sky blue)

I also did some changes to the Tool-Option-Speed sections but STILL my downloads are going oh-superbly-slow! (Used to have around 50 for everything!) Now it only sit at 2 , most of the time just 1. Please help!

OPERATING SYSTEM : XP PROFESSIONAL (not ori) Pentium 4
SHARING : No. Personal.
FIREWALL : Off. (just blue earth/world)
RAM : 512mb
SPACE : 120 gig
CONNECTION : Broadband 6500 kb/s
ISP : Starhub
I'VE GONE HERE : http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ Yes, it work splendidly.

Hope u/all would help, or else I would be the next product of misery.

Much pain in heart,
Dreamsindoubt

Hi Dreams.
I think this may have somthing to do with your problem check this link
Shout if its not that.
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showthread.php?t=66266
Peace.

Hi Mick,
I'll just add a bit here...Starhub throttle p2p.

http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showpo...&postcount=276

Hey there,

I'm going to try this as well as I'm having the same problems since i upgraded to LW PRO 4.11.12

1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98,XP.SP2. )? Mac Tiger 10.4.8
2. What firewalls you have? Came with mac
3. How much ram? 768 Mb
4. Hard Disk space available? 19.7GB
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.)? Cable
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? Modem-Motorola SB5120
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.)? Home Wireless mac Airport
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 4.11.12 Java 1.5.0_06
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? Rogers
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? Says 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. Ran free LW with no problems until I upgraded
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? Yes

I have searched through other suggestions in these forums and have tried unblocking the firewall in the Mac System Prefs but am unsure of what or where to find the UDP number in the LW prefs.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Pal

Thanks Birdy.
Thought it was streamy X thing after seeing Singapore!, sorry should have seen STARHUB.:yikes: :yikes:
I must have been snooozin. Thanks:idea: :Smilywais:
Nice One.
Peace.

Well I am having almost the exact same problem.

I'll give you the low down before I get formal with those questions. I've used LW for a few years now and it's always worked great for me, better than Kazaa better than BearShare and I love it. Recently though, around the last 2 months or so, it gave me the same red bars problem and firewall message. Now I went into control panel and network connections to disable the Firewalls but they were already inactive. I also downloaded the Java Runtime Environment 6 and it said offline so I think that was fine to. Still no results and I am not a happy camper.

1.I'm running Windows XP Professional 2002

2.None that I know of. How do I go about finding one other than control panel?

3.512mb

4.A few gigs, more than 3

5.Cable internet around 1mbps

6.I have a SMC Barricade Router (SMC7004VBR) and a crappy Terayon modem

7.Connecting from a house

8.I have LimeWire 4.10.3 and Java 1.6.0

9.Rogers is my ISP

10.The test says it worked

11.I have my modem connected into my router with one cable going from my router to my computer, one to my Xbox 360, one that goes downstairs to a laptop which isn't used very often and that's it.

12.As I said I've used it without a problem for 2 or so years.

13.Yes I do see a brick wall

Thank you to anyone who can help and I promise to send you a box of Ol' Grannies E-Cookies if you can help me out.

Thanks,
-Alen

Your router has a firewall.
Are you using LW with UPnP enabled within your router or a port forwarded?
If you're not...enable UPnP within your router & choose the UPnP option within LW's tools > options > advanced > firewall config. Apply > ok.

If enabling UPnP doesn't help, try port forwarding thru your router. Follow the instructions below & don't forget the step of setting up a static IP address...otherwise pf won't work.
http://www.portforward.com/english/r...R/Limewire.htm
Remember that LW's listening port & a port forwarded MUST be the same number;) Good ports to use are those in the range of 49152 - 65535 (try 64049).

Rather than running without a software firewall, it's better to configure your XP firewall to allow LW.
Firewall setup

Well after a long hard process of setting up a static ip and pf limewire (the port number was 55000) it still won't work.

I ended up going on the web-interface for my router (SMC7004VBR) and doing everything it asked but nothing.

I did notice however that UPnP was disabled on my router and when I went to change it to enable it said it already was. Then I disabled and re-enabled and it still doesn't work.

I did use this same router when LW worked prior to these recent troubles.

Any other suggestions?

And I really appreciate the help.

-Alen

Hi Tekneek.
Just thougth you should look at this link.
Rogers do shape connections.
Peace.

What link?

Either something is wrong on my end or you forgot to post it.

Hi Tek
The portforward Link Birdy gave you here, Just click on blue writing below.

http://www.portforward.com/english/r...R/Limewire.htm
OK man hope that helps.
Peace.

Well yeah that's what I did before to and I tried again and still can't connect.

When I'm on my router's web interface and I'm in the virtual server page and I'm inputting the ports and whatnot should I click "enable" in a check box on the right side?

And it also tells me there should be a next setup page in virtual server but there isn't what do I do?

I'm using an SMC7004VBR if that helps.

Hi, right, having the same problem! I just downloaded LW into this computer, though never had a problem before and those stupid little bars stay red!

1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98,XP.SP2. )? windows XP
2. What firewalls you have? Just Windows Firewall
3. How much ram? 256
4. Hard Disk space available? 15 GB
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.)? broadband
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? Windstream
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 4.12.11 Java 1.5.0_03
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? Windstream
10. Do this simple test for us. Using your browser go here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ The page should say 'Your test worked!'. page wont open
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. No, not that i know of
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. It's a new problem...i used to use LW on sisters computer, never on this one, just got internet here
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? Yes...firewall...which is odd, i turned it off trying to get LW to work.

HELP ME PLEASE!!!

Rather than turning off your XP firewall, configure it to allow LW
Firewall setup

Have a look at this thread...the poster emtga2069 had the same kind of prob as you & the port test page also couldn't be displayed. See if you also have a Windstream firewall that's active;)
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showth...ght=windstream

If that doesn't help, try changing LW's listening port to 64049 (tools > options > advanced > firewall config. Apply > ok to save a change).

Also try to find a brand & model number for your router. If it's brand is Windstream, have a look for the model number...it's possibly another brand that's been re-badged for Windstream.

Riiiiight, I did what that thread said, and nothing changed. But I exited out of Limewire, thinking, hmmm...maybe restarting will help...WRONG! Now Limewire won't even open. :confused:

My modem is a siemens speedstream 4200

I have tried everything and nothing works. :bangh: please help!

Ok. If LW's not opening, try fixes 1, 3 & 5 in the thread below. When you update your Java, use the JRE offline installer & remove your current Java version before you install the new one.
Fixes for LimeWire

If you've used older (like before 4.9.34) versions of LW in the past, you could have a preferences folder in point 2's location as well. Deleting that folder will kill all of your settings within options...you'll have to go back through & reset things afterwards;)

Once you've got LW open, enable UPnP in your router & then choose the UPnP option within LW's tools > options > advanced > firewall config. Apply > ok.
Give it 10 mins or so to see whether the brick wall goes away.
If you're not sure about how to enable UPnP, here's the router manual...there's a section in there which tells you how.
http://www.siemens.com/Daten/siecom/...01_1274276.pdf

If that doesn't help, you could try port forwarding. Have a look at the instructions below
http://www.portforward.com/english/r...0/Limewire.htm

Don't forget to set up a static IP address first, port forwarding won't work otherwise. You'll see a link to that within those instructions.
And remember...the port number forwarded, LW's listening port & the number in LW's 'manual port forward' box all have to be the same.

Right. No clue what you're talking about, and I appreciate the help, but I have found an alternative...kinda. Thanks so much for trying to help :wai: , but me, I'm impatient :imwaiting: and when I want something to work, I want it to work NOW, so, I gave up, and went a different way. Thanks though!