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Old March 21st, 2007
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Normally, when you see a file connecting for ages & then it needs more sources, it's a fake file issue. There are fake files throughout the network which will never download & here's some info about them.
Fake files showing up in search results

Do a test...search for an old song (new releases tend to show up as fakes more often) using the All Types search. Look for artist or album rather than song title. Choose a file with 10 hosts or less, or a file with a modem source. Can you download anything?

Some people seem to see this connecting/need more sources crap with every file & I don't know why
Are the LW versions the same on all computers (ie can some comps download but one not, using the same version of LW)?
Try deleting LW's preferences folder when LW's properly closed. See points 2 & 3 below. If you've used LW versions older than 4.9.34 on the comp, you could have a folder in both locations. If not, just check point 3's location.
Fixes for LimeWire
This will kill all of your settings within options, you'll have to go back thru & reset things afterwards.
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Ps Please put the information in simple terms because I dont understand any computer jargon.
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Give limewire time to settle in, one bar being red should only mean that your still connecting to your ultrapeers....
With your lisence problem....
Go to Tools > Options > Searching > lisence warning and make sure the box is not ticked and then select apply....
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Look up a couple of post and everything I have is there :-)
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Sorry...there are that many people in this poor thread now & your details were on page 1

Double check your Windows firewall setup
Firewall setup

You've set up port forwarding. Double check the set up. Did you set up a static IP first? You have to make sure that LW's listening port, port in LW's 'manual port forward' box & port forwarded within the router are all the same number.
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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,

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

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