1. OS version? XP Media Center Edition
2. What firewalls you have? Trend Micro (turned off), Windows Firewall (also turned off), and D Link DI-624 router (I think it has a firewall built in)
3. How much ram? 2 GB
4. Hard Disk space available? 30 GB
5. Connection type? Cable 1.5 MB with wireless router
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? D Link DI-624
7. Where are you trying to connect from (home, school, work, etc.)? Home
8. What version of Limewire (LW) & Java do you have? LW 4.10.3 and Java 1.5.0_06
9. Who is your ISP provider? Northland Cable (Local Cable Co.)
10. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? No
11. Do this simple test for us. Using your browser go here: What happens when you go there? says "Your test worked"


* Did you configure your firewall so it allows LW full access?
I think so!

12. Do This test, Is the result True/False?
False

13. Do a speed test post the results here.
1428 kbps download and 114 kbps upload

First click on the link below and see if UPnP is enabled on you router if it isn't then enable it.


http://support.dlink.com/faq/view.as...20/%20DI-714P+

I went through those steps and the UPnP button was not checked, so I guess I enabled it by checking that box and continuing. But then I just opened LW and tried to connect and didn't get anything. I changed the LW firewall settings to UPnP and tried it again to no avail. I didn't change the "listen on port" from 6346... Let me know if I should've...

Try re booting your computer you do not need to set the listening port on limewire. If it doesn't work you may have to port forward let me know are you sure the other firewalls are off

Hi,


download patch frm the following link:

http://www.lvllord.de/?url=tools

You will get excellent connections.

I rebooted and still get no connection. I verified that the Windows firewall and the Trend Micro firewall are both off. I don't see a way to turn the firewall off on the router, but like I've mentioned before, when I connect to my wireless network w/ my work laptop I have no problems. I've tried looking at the settings on that computer but it's set up differently since it's got corporate security, firewalls, etc...

boricua365

If you go to control panel/network connections does it say down in the lower left your connection is firewalled.

It says connected, but not firewalled right now.

Is there any other spyware detector or other security software on you new machine that could possibly be blocking LimeWire.

I have Spybot, Ad Aware, and a program called Content Protect (v 1.8.1.32). I thought it might've been that last program, but in the settings the whole P2P section is set as "allowed". More info on that program at www.contentwatch.com. Maybe I'll disable Spybot and Ad Aware just to see... Let me know what other suggestions you've got...

Not that I would advise running without any protection but turn all of your protection software off and see if limeWire will connect if it does then we will know it is one or more of them.

There's no way to disable these programs without just removing them completely from the computer. I hesitate to do that in case I can't find my installation CD for the Content Protect program...

Ok but you have tried every thing else if I remember correctly you have set up port forward, UPnP, Disabled your firewalls you connection says it is not firewalled.Adjusted your connection settings, LimeWire works on your work laptop using the same connection. The problem has to be a program on the machine your connection seems to be fine since your work laptop works.

I did see that Connect Protect does block P2P but you said it is configured to allow limewire have you tried there support site.

Any way it is way past my bed time so I will sign off for now 1:10 AM have a good day.

You are probably right... I'll have to check by removing that program when I can find the backup CD...
Thanks for the help... I'm not giving up!

New User... Looks Like Same Problem
 

I've read through and implemented the ideas in many of these posts with no help.

Here is what I have... I sure hope someone can point me to a solution.

Thanks everyone.
Ron




Can you give us a total description of your set up:
1. OS version? (Eg: Windows 98)

I am using Windows XP SP2

2. What firewalls you have?

I am running the Windows XP Firewall

3. How much ram? 2Gbytes

4. Hard Disk space available? 18Gbytes

5. Connection type? (Eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.)

Broadband connection through a Router.

6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers?

Linksys model WRT54G


7. Where are you trying to connect from (home, school, work, etc.)?

Home

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 Version 4.10.5
Java 1.5.0_06



9. Who is your ISP provider? ( AOL/MSN/Comcast/Tiscal)

Aledo Broadband in Aledo, Texas

10. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up.

No


11. 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?

Says server not found.

I also ran the Port probing test recommended and it said I was in Stealth mode for 6346.


These details are vital if you want us to find out what your connection problem is.

* Did you configure your firewall so it allows LW full access (advisable not to have 2 active firewalls b/c they can interfere with each other. http://www.limewire.com/english/content/firewalls.shtml

I followed the Windows XP instructions and also did the recommended delete /.limewire folder, etc. The only thing interesting I see everytime is where I am supposed to type 127.0.0.1 in the firewall advanced settings services area... I type it in and Windows replaces it with the Name of my computer on the Network... everytime...

In the Windows XP firewall exceptions list LW is there. Java is Not.




12. Do This test, Is the result True/False?
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showt...3757#post103757 Is the result True/False

Response is False

I have also totally disabled all Firewalls and LW still says there is a firewall stopping it.


13. Do a speed test post the results here.

http://www.speakeasy.net/speedtest/


1655 Download and 343 Upload

Connection problems? Check here first! It's my understanding your router model is not the best at using UPnP (though other Linksys models tend to be fine.) See if you can find a firmware upgrade to your device. Otherwise, manual port forwarding might be the go.

But 1st, check to see that the issue is not your XP firewall. Alternate instuctions for your XP firewall:
1. Settings for XP Firewall, & 2. Setting Up WinXP Pro FireWall

Still No Joy
 

I upgraded the Firmware in my Router and no luck...

LW still says that I do not have an Internet connection or a Firewall is stopping communications...

I have followed all Firewall instructions to the tee... and I am using Windows XP Pro.

Hi Starflight_2000,

See here for port forward for your router.
Step 1 set up a static IP address:
http://www.portforward.com/networking/staticip.htm

Step 2 port forwarding:
http://www.portforward.com/english/r...RT54Gindex.htm

;)

Static IP and Port Forwarding
 

Will this affect my Laptop being able to access the WAN... its set for DHCP...

Thanks,
Ron

Good Morning All

I have been having similar problems connecting as mentioned in many of these threads. I downloaded the current version of LW on Wednesday. I went about downloading some info regards Lost part 2 and was really pleased with the results. However last few days have not been able to get onto the system and get the firewall blocking logo and "you're not connected to the Internet message". After a fair bit of this I checked the LW site and applied the Windows XP firewall connection using the port number given from the options. About 30 minutes later I got a 5 bar connection and everything was good.

However the last few days nothing. I checked the port no. again and it had changed! I went and repeated the steps using the new port number but have not been able to re-connect for the last 2 days. Please Help...

I am currently at work so will not be able to give full system details but I only purchased it 2 weeks ago. Her is what I know at this time.

Compaq Presario
Windows XP (believe service pack 2 with all current updates Latest vergion of JAVA
AMD Athalon 3700 1.7GHZ
1 GB RAM
320GB Hard Disk (2x160GB)
Agere Systems PCI Soft Modem
Ethernet Connection
ISP is NTL on 2mb Broadband (believe no p2p issues with ISP)

Any help most appreciated.

1st try setting your linksys to UPnP setting. If that doesn't work, then follow the instructions as suggested, also changing your LW advanced firewall settings to manual port forward & using the same port as you set for the router.

No it won't affect WAN access. Your router is for external internet access. Internal wan or lan settings are independent of this. Unless of course, you're trying to connect more than one LimeWire thu the same router.

Ok Deadfred;
Are you running any other firewalls apart from XP? If so, turn off your XP & configure your other firewall for LW:
http://www.limewire.com/english/content/firewalls.shtml

Configure for port 6346, then go & check what port LW's using now. If it's a different port, change it to 6346.
(tools > options > advanced > firewall config will tell you the port LW's listening on, 'apply' after change) Now do this test:
http://www3.limewire.com:6346
**I think this is right, someone please correct me if I'm wrong!


I can't find your modem details anywhere for use of UPnP or internal firewalls...do you have a separate router?

Birdy

From this Pom, thanks very much for your reply. I've been scanning the forum for most used advice/help in this situation. I turned off tip of the day and connect at startup. No joy. Then deleted the .limewire in document and settings. It went through the basic startup and "CONNECTED IMMEDIATELY":) with 5 green bars!! Haven't shut down yet but keeping fingers crossed will re-load when I do. Thanks again for your reply.

No Joy in Texas
 

Well I think I finally met software that defeated me... Limewire just won't work here...

I have tried everything... everthing except the Port Forwarding because I need my router to stay on DHCP for when my kids and friends come over and need to access the internet with their laptops...

I even disabled XP firewall totally and LW still sees a firewall somehow...

Thanks for trying but this software just won't run.

Ron

Check Connection problems? Check here first! for answers to #3. Make sure UPnP is activated. #2 has been answered in another thread. #1 If you have another firewall other than XP firewall, then disable XP's firewall & configure the other one you have instead.

You said you have a Voyager 2000 with firewall off. Have you considered port forwarding it or enabling UPnP for it?

Can you give us a total desciption of your set up (sorry repeat questions for what you've already supplied):
1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98)
2. What firewalls you have?
3. How much ram?
4. Hard Disk space available?
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.)
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers?
7. Where are you trying to connect from (home, school, work, etc.)?
8. What version of Limewire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help>About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version.
9. Who is your isp provider (Internet Service Provider)?
10. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up.
11. 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?

Have you checked with your ISP as to whether they give the thumbs up or down to p2p sharing. Some nowadays block or shape bandwidth for p2p sharing.

Deadfred & Starflight_2000 check the options here Connection problems? Check here first! (click on link) If the problem is not your set up, then it's probably your ISP that's causing problems. Talk to them about it. After all, you pay for a "service" that you pay for them to provide! ;)

it wont open
 

hey i have deleted lime wire out my system and download it from it site and it still wont open and when i click on the icon a message comes up/- LIME WIRE IS NOT YOUR DEFAULT MAGNET LINK HANDLER DO U WANT TO MAKE IT. THEN IT TRYS TO CONNECT BUT IT WONT OPEN PLZ PLZ HELP

Re: it wont open
 

That means you have another p2p program on your computer that "is" it the magnet handler. Change it back to LW. nivin can you answer the questions on the previous page as I don't know anything about your system. Ah I just found your other thread in the BearShare section: it wont open It looks to me like a system problem. Easiest solution would be a reinstallation of windows. Not such a big deal really, just back your data up. Might even be worth reformatting. I also can't get BearShare to open. No matter what version I try. :rolleyes:

instuction
 

hey lord of the rings could u be able to give me instruction on how to do it i know it sounds stupid but im not a that really good at computers if u can that could be great & my bearshare open dont how but it just did sometimes i can open it and sometimes i cant dont know wat wrong

How to do what? Reinstall windows? I'm not a big windows user. I'm actually a mac user. I'll pm someone else to offer the correct advice. I'd suspect just getting the windows installtion cd & reinstalling but ... I'll find out.

tku
 

thank u

Hi nivin,
I've never reinstalled my Windows but this might be helpful:
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,1202609,00.asp

More reinstall info:
http://support.microsoft.com/default...&Product=winxp

Also some info about backing up:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u..._03july14.mspx

and some backup basics:
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...te/backup.mspx

nivin

There is a couple of things I need to know What OS XP/2000/98 are you running. If you are running XP is it SP/1 or SP/2 if it is SP/2 is your install disk SP/2

And do you know how your system is set up by that I mean how many hard drives do you have 1,2,3 if you only have one is it partitioned. In other words is it divided into multiple drives. Lets say you have 1 hard drive that is 200GB and it is partitioned in half if you went to Start/My Computer it would show different hard drives on mine C: and D: are 2 separate drives but H: and I: are one drive Partitioned into 2

Also do you have a CD burner

call me stupid......
 

..... but i have just read through the whole of this post and am confused

i have lw 4.10.5
on a xp sp/2
and my limewire will not startup

i have tried deleting the preferences file it made no difference

i have downloaded and extracted the purger file but windows does not know what program i need to run it i seect find on web and that just confused me even more, I NEED AN IDIOT'S GUIDE as i can't fathom it or next time i wont pay for the pro version as both times i have done that the system goes down and last time it was two months before i got a reasonable connection now i am back to square one no connection and very confused, somebody must have an easy guide for us idiots.:confused: :confused:

What purge file are you talking about :confused:

I cant connect either. i was fine until today, then nothing, it does not even load up any more no matter where i try to load it from. i have deleted and installed again and nothing.

How do i check if my isp is stopping it as i had some problems with it today and had to create another connection as th e1st had dissapered.

thanks

All Options Failed
 

I contacted my ISP and they do not block P2P... I've disabled all firewalls... in Windows XP and in the Router...

My brother uses the same router and it works great for him...

This is just a piece of mystery that I can't figure out... I feel like it must have something to do with Java but for the life of me I can't figure that out...

Sign me at the edge and falling...

Ron

Is your brother using port forward settings if he is you will have to set up port forward on the router for your computer also. Just a guess since you gave no information about your's or your brothers set up.

Can't Connect
 

My first post on 1-23-06 included all the information requested about the configuration and setup. I'll copy it and update it here in hopes someone sees something that I can act on...

Can you give us a total description of your set up:
1. OS version? (Eg: Windows 98)

I am using Windows XP SP2

2. What firewalls you have?

I am running the Windows XP Firewall

3. How much ram? 2Gbytes

4. Hard Disk space available? 18Gbytes

5. Connection type? (Eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.)

Broadband connection through a Router.


6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers?

Linksys model WRT54G. My brother uses this same router in UPnP mode and it works great. I updated the driver to the latest available.



7. Where are you trying to connect from (home, school, work, etc.)?

Home

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 Version 4.10.5
Java 1.5.0_06



9. Who is your ISP provider? ( AOL/MSN/Comcast/Tiscal)

Aledo Broadband in Aledo, Texas. I checked with them and they do not block P2P servers.


10. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up.

No


11. 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?

Says server not found.

I also ran the Port probing test recommended and it said I was in Stealth mode for 6346.


These details are vital if you want us to find out what your connection problem is.

* Did you configure your firewall so it allows LW full access (advisable not to have 2 active firewalls b/c they can interfere with each other. http://www.limewire.com/english/content/firewalls.shtml

I followed the Windows XP instructions and also did the recommended delete /.limewire folder, etc. The only thing interesting I see everytime is where I am supposed to type 127.0.0.1 in the firewall advanced settings services area... I type it in and Windows replaces it with the Name of my computer on the Network... everytime...

In the Windows XP firewall exceptions list LW is there. Java is Not.




12. Do This test, Is the result True/False?
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showt...3757#post103757 Is the result True/False

Response is False

I have also totally disabled all Firewalls and LW still says there is a firewall stopping it.


13. Do a speed test post the results here.

http://www.speakeasy.net/speedtest/


1655 Download and 343 Upload



This is just amazing that this software won't run... I've never been this stumped.

Thanks for all the help.
Ron

I've found that on several systems, the Java update has fixed the problem. Java 5 available from http://java.com/en/download/

Hopefully that will get a few more people up and running again...

Starflight_2000

I doubt it is Java it looks more like your routers firewall or the XP firewall is blocking you. First make sure it is not you XP firewall disable it and do the test you did before #11 and #12 your answers to those questions say you are being blocked by a firewall. If it isn't XP Firewall go to the Linksys support page and ask them how to fix this problem. You will probably have to configure your router to allow your computers IP addresses to limewire. The link below will take you there.

http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satel...VisitorWrapper

OK i did what the support page said to do. and still nothin.
i downloaded the JAVA UPDATE and nothing either.
Im seriusly now knowing what to do here?
So if anyone can help?

I have Optinum Online [ cable internet ]

there has never been problems before so i doubt its the mondem. but i've noticed that alot of people in my school with Verizon online DSL internet. Limewire works for them. And people that have optinum it doesnt.
But yeah anyone's help would be greatly apreciated.

THnk u

EDiT: i have turned off both firewalls. just incase and nothing. and limewire and"Javaw" are in my trusted aplications list for Norton.

You might want to check out the link below Optinum Online is one of the ISP known to block or shape P2P networks

http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showth...threadid=33712

JAVA Update
 

I have Java 1.5.06 and it is the latest version.

Thanks for the idea..

Ron

hello

i cannot connect with limewire. i haved port 6346 opened on both tcp and upd. i have windows xp pro with sp2. i have optimom online with cable modem motorola sbv5120
i run java (j2se runtime environment 5.0 updat 6) java 1.5.0_06 the lates update available
limewire was working fine with everything here then it just stoped connecting. i only have windows firewall enabled with the port 6346 open.

mu internet service provider is cablevision optimum online.
this is my home computer
the bug report says "false"
i did the firewall config thing of limewire wesite
i run limewire 4.10.5
http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ i did this test and is said "your test worked"
i dont have anyothewr sharing programs
i use realplayer to play files

can any ony help me

See Have recently lost connection on Limewire & also ISP's known to BLOCK or Filter p2p or specifically Limewire

i cannot connect with limewire.
I have added the two gnutella port as requested, my internet firewall is norton internet firewall 2006 and I have permitted all access to limewire, and I have windows xp home edition sp1.
I have blueyonder from telewest ISP awith cable modem motorola sb4200
limewire was working fine then it just stopped connecting.
The bug report says "false"
I run limewire 4.10.9
I did the test on the site and it said "your test worked"

it still did not work out
 

I have Mac OS tiger, I have tried all instructions (except I did not know what numbers I had to write for TCP and UDP port numbers when setting a new firewall. I put 6346 for both. read it somewhere). I tried deleting the preferences folder.But it still did not work out. I dont know what else to try. any suggestions?

connectivity problems with limewire
 

hi to all.
until yersterday i was downloading from limewire with 3KB and the connectivity was full. today it cant connect. can anybody help me?

Waiting for stable connections
 

i STILL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM THAT I HAVE ALWAYS HAD-Waiting for stable connections