hey! finally, i found a solution for this. I download the newer version of limewire which is 4.13.2. It works , yeah..............

Try this and let me know if it works for you guys,

Cheers,

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!

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

I'm going to read through this now, but I dont know if I have a NPF? LOL i'm not good at this computer stuff
Thanks for your help!

Ok, so i've already tried some of those things (personal firewalls through norton and putting it as an exception etc). I'm not sure how ports and routing work?
Here are the answers to those questions:

1. OS version? Windows 2000 XP
2. What firewalls you have? I've turned off the windows firewall and norton antivirus (permit all for LW)
3. How much ram? I dont know.
4. Hard Disk space available? DOnt kow
5. Connection type? Cable
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? Dont know?
7. Where are you trying to connect from (appartment complex,
8. What version of LimeWire - 4.12.11 & Java 1.5.0_10
9. Who is your ISP provider - Atop Communications
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 works.
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. LW old version worked fine, one day it stopped working and i tried to download another version...didnt work.
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? yes.

Update your Java, use the JRE offline installer & remove your old Java version before you install the new one.
http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp

Does your computer connect to a modem or router, or does it just connect straight into the wall for internet? Have a look at any devices that your computer connects to & see if you can find a brand & model.

I can't find anything about that ISP Does the whole complex use them?

There could be a firewall associated with the complex's internet...is there a manager that you could ask?

You could try changing ports, to be honest I don't really know what else to tell you to do at this stage. Within LW tools > options > advanced > firewall config. Change LW's listening port to 64049 > Apply > ok.

The modem is called coreaccess3221 and it connects through a straight into the wall. Yes, my whole complex uses them, no one else in the world (I cant even find them on the internet). I will have to call them to see what they can do.

I did the uninstall and re-install Java and it didnt work. As well as the changing ports. I dont know what the heck happened, I used to use LW all the time, and then all of a sudden it had a firewall. I think I hit "updates" on my shield icon and it screwed all this up. Usually usually the computer asks you if you want the program to be blocked as it is listed, and all i had to do for other programs is hit no and it was fine. But it doesnt ask me for LW and i cant think of anything else to do.

Thanks for your help though

Try reconfiguring the Norton firewall (ie remove the LW rules & start again).
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showpo...10&postcount=6

Verison

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Hi All


Can anyone let me know what is happening - I had limewire working for the last six months no problem - I then purchase limewire pro - and since I did this I am now getting a firewall blocking it. I have made sure there is no firewall in the control panel.

Then for 10 mins today the firewall dissapeared and is now back - totally confused - by the way not a pc expert. Any help would be great

Cheers
thebiglad