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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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nicknj6 hello, i'm sorry i guess im to new at this i don't know how to execute the preference move could someone give the old guy a step by step please
If using Windows XP or earlier see: http://www.gnutellaforums.com/window...tml#post183932, (or post above it if you started with an earlier version of LimeWire.)

If using Windows VISTA see: http://www.gnutellaforums.com/genera...der-vista.html

If using Mac OSX see: Deleting LW Preferences folder in OSX
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I'm running Vista. Deleteing the folder worked.
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I've tried about a million things and this finally worked. Thanks!

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hi guy's its me nicknj6 the newbie again. thanx for the heads up, ran into a prob could'nt delete it says there is a version of lw running in another folder, ideleted all i found even uninstalled the prog still could not delete. I'm not thick guys i have a brain tumor which creates i's own firewall at times granpa, i have 4 of my own they call me grandaddy nick, thanx for hanging in there with me guys
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I Have Deleting And Reinstall It And Even Cut Off My Firewall And Still Nothing What I Am Using Xp And I Have Wireless Internet Through Time Warner Cable I Also Have Two Computers But It Works On The Desktop But It Wont Work On My Labtop
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hey guys nicknj6 drowning (2 fingers) vista prem still looking for help on delete pref also over last week previous playlist from 1 yr basic use have started disappearing i've lost over 40 playlist and parts of library starting to erode i have norton ahhhh help me with this revenge of rod serling thanx
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I Have Deleting And Reinstall It And Even Cut Off My Firewall And Still Nothing What I Am Using Xp And I Have Wireless Internet Through Time Warner Cable I Also Have Two Computers But It Works On The Desktop But It Wont Work On My Labtop
Your Wireless device will have NAT which acts like a firewall. If it does not use UPnP or use it very well, then you may need to port forward the device. User Cant Connect - LimeWire. Despite what LW says, modems & routers are a frequent problem because not all have reliable UPnP.

Also If LW Will Not Connect (click on the blue link)

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vista prem still looking for help on delete pref also over last week previous playlist from 1 yr basic use have started disappearing i've lost over 40 playlist and parts of library starting to erode i have norton ahhhh help me with this revenge of rod serling thanx
If you updated LimeWire & cannot find your Downloads
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thanx birdy, nicknj6 again i should have made it clear those files are dissapearing from media player, does that change the prognosis? please give a brother a heads up thanx
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nicknj6, throwing my hat in the door i am really sorry for that self serving display of idiocy i need you guys to help me which you have been right on my medical restraints are my hill to climb not yours. i was not only frustrated but feeling quite deficient as well as not being able to deliver on the xmas cd for the gran kids if my thoughtless actions get me kicked to the curb i have to except that. ido wish to beg your forgiveness and would aspire to be a better forum member, really hoping to hear from you guys merry christmas, happy new year
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hi, nicknj6 again in ref: to my earlier post iwas able to connect lastnight along with all of my first post today i can't it says starting connection four hours ...
I see you're using Verizon ISP.
Sometimes LW can be slow to connect. Especially if too many incomplete files flooding your modem/router. Disabling the Performance options & purging incomplete files sometimes does the trick. If LW Will Not Connect (click on the blue link). Sometimes the problem is fake/dud ultrapeers you connect to.
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