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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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![]() Diveanx Hi man use this link that will help you portfaward your router it will open on the page you need. http://portforward.com/english/route...RT54Gindex.htm Also you may need to go to java site, n check that you have the correct java version for 64bit, I think its diffrant. check n get back to me. JRE 6 64 bit , if you find that one, D/L it using OFF line installer. remove all java before install. any prob shout. Peace.
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Anything else I can check? I guess I dont understand why it says I have a firewall up when I do not. It is telling me that it is trying to connect so it is a connection issue. |
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![]() Hi, I need help please! I downloaded limewire and it says I have a firewall blocking the connection. I am using Windows XP, i've added the program to my exceptions on security centre and still see a firewall. I have norton antivirus, called them to see if they could help.......but they didnt know jack. How the heck do i get this firewall off! ![]() |
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![]() Do you also have a Norton firewall? If you do, make sure that the XP firewall is off. If you don't have NPF, double check the XP firewall config. Read this, there's a lot of info about connection/firewall probs (including internal firewalls within modems/routers ![]() Connection problems? Check here first! If you're stuck, some details will help us. System details - help us to help you |
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![]() Need help I'm unable to search for anything using the L/W search engine. It will allow the search but I receive zilch in findings ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 1. what OS version? (eg: Windows 98, XP,OSX, Vista) XP 2. What firewalls you have ? Sunbelt Kerio, Personal Firewall 3. How much ram ? 512 4. Hard Disk space available ? 100+ GB 5. Connection type (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) ? DSL 6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers ? WESTELL Model 6100 Not currently using router 7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.) ? HOUSE 8. What version,LimeWire & Java,Go to L/W's Help/About L/W, THIS show both LW & Java version.? LW 4.12.11 Pro / Java 1.5.0_11 9. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider) ? Verizon 10. Do this test click here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ should say 'Your test worked!. What happens ? States, "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.? New Problem for experienced user 13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface ? Yes 14. Have you given full permisions for LimeWire to pass through your Firewall ? ????? Never had problem till lately How would I do this??? 15. XP users, Please state XP firewall on or off.? OFF Thanks in advance all assistance will be greatly appreciated |
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![]() MrMuggles, Just check this first... Go to Tools > options > Searching > Lisence Warning and make sure the box is not ticked and select apply.... With the firewall try Port Forwarding, here are your instructions.... http://www.portforward.com/english/r...0/Limewire.htm
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![]() Hello there, Ia m new to this forum, I have a similar problem it keeps coming up with the machine does not have an active internet connection or a firewall is blocking. I have a brick wall and all the bars are red and the number is 0. I have tried evrything, I have tried to manually port forward, I have reinstalled Java, Limewirer etc. My operating system is XP 64 bit I have a gig of ram I have 80 gig hard drive I am running Bittorent also but limewire was not working before I installed I have a BT home hub I have this PC as part of a wireless network thought this PC is hard wired & a laptop connected wirelessly but does not use Lime wire. I have tried everything switche dof firewalls in PC in router etc. I ahve set up a static IP also & port forwarded. Can anyone help an increadibly frustrated member. |
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