hi,

i have limewire version 4.8.1 and recently i have been having problems connecting. Before, i did not have a problem it worked just fine, but my computer needed a new hard drive so i lost all my information. Now, i have reinstalled limewire and it comes up but it does not connect. It just says connecting and nothing else. I have allowed limewire in my firewall so firewall is not a problem. Also, im sure it has nothing to do with the version because it worked perfectly before. Please help me.

thanx

Hi Master.

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

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1. os? windows xp home edition
2. What firewalls you have? norton internet security
3. How much ram? 512
4. Hard Disk space available? 250GB
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.)? broadband
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? orange
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. limewire 4.8.1
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? orange broadband
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 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. first try
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? no

Hi Master.
The version of L/W your using is very old and you havent said what java version you use.
In L/W Go Help/About LimeWire, java version is listed there.
Are you using a router?
Peace

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mickjapa108

The version of L/W your using is very old and you havent said what java version you use.
In L/W Go Help/About LimeWire, java version is listed there.
Are you using a router?
Peace

1.5.0_11 is the java version. Yes im using a router.

thanx

OK Go Start/All Programs/Limwire. now use L/W uninstaller
then Go,
START/My Computer/local disc C:/ Documents & settings/Your User Name/Application Data
Now Delete the LimeWire Folder.
Use this link to get updated program.
http://www.limewire.com/

note: You will have to reset your, Tools/options in L/W Later.

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.

Dont forget to reset your options in L/W
Any Problems Shout.
Peace.

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mickjapa108