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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 February 16th, 2007
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1. Windows XP, firewall on
2. What firewalls you have? none other
3. How much ram? umm, i'm not sure.. this same problem occurred on both computers i downloaded limewire on. both have different ram but both are xp.
4. Hard Disk space available? enough
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) router..
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers?
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.)? work and 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. Limewire and Java both the latest ones
9. Who is your ISP provider (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? 'your test worked!'
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. yes to 'sharing the connection w other coms' and no to 'other p2p sharing progs'. a few computers and laptops in my house; all use the same router.
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. I've used LW before on one of the computers and it worked fine until some time ago when the problem started.

thx so much
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Hi thedimholtroad,
You missed out the 3 reeeally important answers...

Who is your ISP (internet service provider), who do you pay for your internet acess?

What's the brand & model of your router?

Do you see the firewall icon (brick wall in front of the blue globe at the bottom of LW's interface)?

And also...you say you're connecting from work & house. Are you working from home & have an internet connection payed for by your employer, or are you having trouble connecting from 2 totally separate locations??
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Ah!! digitaldownloads They have no right to sell LimeWire Pro They are scamers Only get L/W from the offical Site.http://www.limewire.com/

Nice to here your getting your money back
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mickjapa108
Chuntzy
Ah!! digitaldownloads They have no right to sell LimeWire Pro They are scamers Only get L/W from the offical Site.http://www.limewire.com/

Nice to here your getting your money back
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Thanks for telling about this, mickjapa108. Oh well, there's one born every minute.
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Chuntzy Hi man
Dont beat youself up my friend, these scam sites are very scillful at conning
people, for now just get the basic version from the link above, Once you have
learned how to use L/W safley n your happy, then upgrade to Pro.

Again People must folow your example & demand their money back as soon as
possable, Dont let the thievs get away with it.
Peace.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mickjapa108
Chuntzy Hi man
Dont beat youself up my friend, these scam sites are very scillful at conning
people, for now just get the basic version from the link above, Once you have
learned how to use L/W safley n your happy, then upgrade to Pro.

Again People must folow your example & demand their money back as soon as
possable, Dont let the thievs get away with it.
Peace.
If it was a scam site why would money be refunded?

(Just a thought, mickjapa108)
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chuntzy,
Some scammers will refund money if pushed hard enough & if the complaint comes within the "money back guarantee" period...have a look here & see how other people have got their refunds
get your $$$ BACK!!! (music members)
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chuntzy,
Some scammers will refund money if pushed hard enough & if the complaint comes within the "money back guarantee" period...have a look here & see how other people have got their refunds
get your $$$ BACK!!! (music members)
Please note I subscribed to iMusicDownloads whose software was LimeWire, so I wasn't with any rubbishy site. I got a refund with no hassle.
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Please note that they're on the list of rogue sites here
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showth...t=28751&page=5
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Please note that they're on the list of rogue sites here
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showth...t=28751&page=5

I don't think so - look:

"iMusic-Downloads.com

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