whats your problem....? Sorry to this question...:D :)

Ace! Thanks Susheel

I know it seems redundant, and since there are so many writing about similar problems I don't know what thread to submit to. I have a problem going through my router, apparently, that I never had before. Had the same router for couple of years with no problem using Limewire, even through many successful upgrades and a firmware update. One day it worked the next it didn't. I have tried deleting the limewire preferences file, I have set up Windows firewall with every port change I've tried, I have set up a static IP and port forwarding with several port changes, I have set up windows 2000 compatibility mode. I know it is the router, because when I connect directly through the computer modem I have no problem. I can use Limewire a block away at work, so I know it is not being blocked by my ISP. I know the Linksys has a history in these threads, but just can't figure out why the sudden change. Here's my specs, and thanks for any help.


1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98)Windows XP Home - SP2
2. What firewalls you have?Windows XP only - Use Avast for virus
3. How much ram?512 M
4. Hard Disk space available? 40+G free out of 80G
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) DSL Fiberoptics
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? Linksys WRT54G version 1.1 with latest Firmware
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.)? [COLOR="blue"******[/COLOR]
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help>About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version. Version 4.12.6 and Java 1.5.0_09
9. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider)? EATEL
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? Test worked
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. I have a Dell laptop and TIVO that access the wireless router
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. Have used Limewire for over 5 years, never had a problem until now even with this router
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? yes

PLEASE please sumbody help me!
 

Ok, ive tried everything 2 fix my problem and nothing works. I had LW 4.9.0 for a year or so then 1 day it stopped working, it wouldnt connect at all. I deleted every single trace of LW and then downloaded 4.12.6 and it still doesnt work! I still have only 1 connection bar, ive added LW and gnutella to the safe list on my Firewall but it still has the icon with the brik wall in front of the globe on LW. PLEASE HELP ME!! :bangh:

Heres sum info on my comp + stuff...

1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98) Windows xp i think
2. What firewalls you have? Windows firewall (which i have on)
3. How much ram? i dont know
4. Hard Disk space available? :confused:
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) Dial up
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? :confused:
7. Where are you trying to connect from (home, school, work, etc.)? from 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 4.12.6 Java 1.5.0_06
9. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider)? Westnet (my internet company)
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? says "your test worked"
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. i dont no, i dont think so
12. Is this a your 1st try at FW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. new problem. Limewire always worked just wondering what has happened and how i can fix it
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of FW's interface?yes, i dont thik it used 2 b there either, but i have the firewall allowing limewire and gnutella

I would really really appreciate sum1s help coz i miss using limewire and i need it alot for skewl projects and stuff and im really frustrated coz ive done almost evri thing 2 fix it!! thnx :)

Two things you could try:
First,....delete the LW preference folder (the old one named " .limewire " and the new one named " LimeWire ":
Read here on how to delete these folders (Point #2 & 3 in Fixes for Limewire)
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showth...threadid=36420
Afterwards reboot your computer.

Second....
Uninstall LW and all Java versions on your system. Reboot and then download the JRE offline installer of the newest Java version from here:
http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.5.0/download.jsp
Install it and reboot again, then reinstall LW.
:Smilywais:

I still got nuttin'
 

:sos: In my last post on Nov. 6 I failed to mention several things that I have tried, but I have deleted both the .limewire and Limewire pref folders, reloaded Limewire and upgraded Java after the problems occurred. I have no problem with any other program through the router, and I downloaded a network mapping trial software suggested somewhere in here. No luck on any of those steps.

Read foolofthehill's response, which I assumed was to Buffy, but not sure. I didn't do the reinstall and upgrade in that order, but Java didn't seem to be my problem.

P.S. My previous post did not record my answer, but I am connecting from home.

Where do I find that limewire file?
 

Where do I find the C:// file you keep mentioning? I would like to try it out and see if it fixes my connection problem.

THanks:idea:

Don't know if this is old news (ain't trawling thru this thread to find out), but this is what fixed it for me - had tried all the other stuff, disabling autoconnect, deleting /.limewire etc., none of that worked. What I did:

- Tools
- Options
- Advanced
- Firewall Config
- select 'Do Nothing' (Router configuration)

Restart - Limewire will now work.

When restarted, go through the above steps and this time reselect 'Use UPnP'.

It continued to work after that.

Hope that helps some of you.

im using windows XP MCE that fix didnt work for me, though limewire sometimes connects upto the "good connection" level. but i still cant download anything

Didn't work for me either. Have tried everything I can find on this forum for months and still absolutely no progress in getting past my NAT firewall. Used to be able to physically bypass the router by connecting directly to ethernet cable, but last time I tried it would even connect that way. Pretty hopeless I'm beginning to see.

Umm im haveing problems connecting and never tried this method, im on windows Xp, would please tell me hhow to do this step by step, trying to find out what to or where to go on my own would just cause me to give up, please help i been trying everything else, this is like my last option.

I just tried on my own and dont even know where to find the limewire pref folder thing, so yeah i need help. The main thing I dont understand is just last week limewire was working fine on my old computer which was a windows xp, but now it says a firewall is blocking the connection. I tried reconfiguring the firwewalls, turning them off, pretty much everything but it still says I cant connect.

I was having trouble connecting so i deleted all my limewire dicectory, reinstalled & hey presto, I'm downloading as I'm writing this.
Thanks. ;)

lulu

i did this as well as all the tips that i could find here in this forum..but nothing worked...i am currently using XP HE...and my LW isint workin...my basic Lw worked fine...but when i upgraded to pro...i only get 1 green bar..and of course when i hit the connection button i have no connections...ppplllleeeaaassseeee help....thanks.,....

. OS version? (eg: Windows 98) Windows xp
2. What firewalls you have?norton but i did exempt limewire from that firewall
3. How much ram? i dnt know
4. Hard Disk space available? 31208648\33357824
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) cable
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? i dint know
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...) LW:4.13.0&java:1.5_10
9. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider)?time warner
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? says "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 FW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. new problem. Limewire always worked just wondering what has happened and how i can fix it
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of FW's interface?yes,

I honestly don't know what to say as i am only on the basic package. I really am sorry that i can't help. If it helps mine is playing up again. It worked fine last night, I switch on this morning to find only one green bar!!

I really am sorry that i can't help as i am only on the basic package. If it helps, mine is playing up this morning. Last night everything was fine, this morning one green bar! If i manage to sort anything out i will post a message to you.

thanks..apprciate it...:)

When upgrading to LW Pro, it's often recommended to delete the LW prefs folder. Try deleting your LW Preferences folder whilst LW is closed; instructions here: Point #2 & 3 in Fixes for Limewire (sample image included at bottom of page.)

Also for Norton, it can be a bit fussy for new versions of programs & sometimes requires reconfiguration, see Reconfiguring Norton Firewall

yup did all of that...nothing happened..still 1 bar..loosing hope....

When did the problem start? Was it after an update of any kind or ... ?

My LW 4.12.11 upload and download ok. Direct connect worked for me, but my son could not connect to me, he has LW 4.12.6 I gave IP found by active connetion in network connections and port from advanced, firewalls, listening port or what it might be in english.

hey! i have windows 2000 and i tried what you said but im still getting only one green bar and it says im not fully connected...what should i do?

Sorry mate, don't know what to say. Mine worked first time & had no problems since.

does anyone have any advice for me?

We might be able to help you if we had any idea of your setup:shoot:
Please give some details.
System details - help us to help you

it didnt work for me..i had no problems before..but my computer was on the fritz so i had to delete limewire..i reinstalled it and now it doesnt want to connect..this sucks

connection problems
 

Hi all,
I have tried everything suggested in this forum.

What DID work was checking my routers firewall.
If you have a 2wire wireless router/firewall, login to the "Firewall/Advanced Settings" menu and ensure that you have the "Outbound" controls for "All other protocols" and/or "IRC" checked.

This may be blocking the Limewire in/out ports.

Hope this helps.

Userman.

Lw will not connect
 

================================================== ================================================== ================================================== ===========================htt Ihave used lw For Three years Had min.amount of troble with it till the past 3 month's My pcIs As Follows
1 - Windows XP Home Edt. Ser Pack 2


2- Windows fire wall is disabled Have mcafee installed & up to date

3 - My Pc Is a gateway 9310 With in tell pent. 4 prosser with 512 MB RAM.

4 - 78% free Space on Hard drive

5 - My Connection Is With net commander ISP high speed Digital cable as far as i know they are no blocks on P2P Servers with my net commander.

6- As for Modem And Router Brand Name I Dont Know That.

7 - I am connecting From My House Thru my cable modem From Netcommander.

8 - The LW that i am trying to use is 4-12-10
with java 1.5.0

9 - CommuniComm Services Tazewell Tn

10 -Did the simple test by going to www.3.limewire.com:6346 The test page can up and said your test worked

11 -I am not Shareing The connection With no one or Have no other P2P Software Installed.

12 -No mater what i try to do it Still Shows a brick in frount of little globe limewire's interface


13 - The only modem that i can find is it say P C I soft Data fax Moden


If I knew wher and what to look for Might Be Able to find Driver or Router Names And dicriptions. Can any one help me with this Thank you Black Star

Yes My macafee Security Center Has Fire wall and it is set to allow all lime wire Fuctions I Just Dont Know . Wonder if Problem Could Be in Windows service pak 2 partly blocking Lw ???????? I have Striped it out of pc and re installed it it still will not connect to net work. i to have since found out that Isp is not Blocking My cable service . In any way that would cause My Problem On . And every p2p file sharing prograhm i put in my pc will not connect. I have Had these prograhms installed (1) MP 3 Rocket ( 2) Phex ( 3 ) Frostwire ( 4 ) Gnucleus ( 5 )Lime wire ( 6 ) ares all of These will not connect With Exception of ( 7 ) Shareaza when i installed it it Said that windows Xp Ser. Pk 2 Or Some other Environment Was Pairtly BlockingRestricting. Num Of Connections attempted at once. Shareaza will connect to net work But it is so so slow It Took 2 Hr & 42 Min. to download 1 song Just dont know what is wrong I am one that likes to Down load music I have in my lime wire Library 765 songs and other files app 200 or so i am not a free loader so to say just wish i could get it working, Now I have tried Bear Share & I Mesh Where you have to pay monthly fee They connect fine no problem with them. Do not have them installed now but did at one time. Thanks John Wilmoth

works but won't resume
 

Hi,

my limewire can connect now to the network after deleting this dir, but the files that were busy downloading don't resume. Any way to fix this?

Thx,
G.

I shall try the fix, but would like to point out that limewire works fine in the morning, becoming progressively slower as the day progresses, and completely stops downloading by late afternoon. My impression is that my ISP [Pipex] is blocking it.

I need help badly
 

I've been using LimeWire for years. I used to have LimeWire Pro (4.2.6). I rebooted my pc. I reinstalled everything and decided to install LimeWire 4.12.11. I suddenly can't connect. I have Windows XP, Belkin router and McAfee Internet Security. I already disabled ALL firewalls but LimeWire still shows I'm behind a firewall. I tried BearShare and it worked (and then uninstalled it again:)). I really wanted LimeWire to work coz I love it and I'm used to its settings... but if it doesn't work I would have to use BearShare instead.
Can someone please help me get LimeWire to work. Thanks!

What if my 'test page' worked (per previous note to check this page first for connection). there was no information or link to address if there seems to be some kind of communication- but there still is 'no connection' w/ Limewire.

it worked!
 

I'm on XP and I had to search in a little bit further then the location you suggested, but I found the file and upon restarting Limewire after deleting said file it seems to be working fine again. An additional note I will add is that I had been able to connect on this system prviously. :xirokrotima:

It Worked
 

Thanks this worked a treat!!!
Windows xp

this didn't work for me either...
Checked my Windows firewall... and LW is selected to let thru.... what else??? as mentioned b4- it worked a few weeks ago.... :confused:

How do you know what file to delete? Which file is the preferences file?

It's a folder.

For LW versions 4.9.34 & later:
In Windows it's C:\Documents and Settings\your username\Application Data\LimeWire. It's hidden by default, so you'll have to show hidden files & folders to see it.

Instructions for deleting the preferences folder are in points 2 & 3 of this sticky.
Fixes for LimeWire

:o Hey, I know how you guys feel about this connection thing, I tried everything, including sdaswani's idea of deleting the limewire's directory. And when I say everything I mean everything. I attempted to manually port forward, but my isp (internet service provider) didn't like me tinkering with the connection settings and made me go back to default. I've readjusted my firewall, everything, and whatever I do it's always that one constant green bar with a brick wall in front of the globe. And the most frusterating thing is, Limewire used to work amazing. The only reason it doesn't now is I was forced to uninstall it while removing a worm from my pc. now when I re download it, everytime, it never connects. It's sooooo frusterating. And in case that "birdy" user desides they want to help me, I'll give all possible information. Please I'm desprate, if any of you can give me any more ideas it would greatly apprechiated! Thanks!
:bangh:


1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98) Windows XP
2. What firewalls you have? Windows Firewall (the one that came with it)
3. How much ram? 376 mb ram
4. Hard Disk space available? 1.66 GB on my (D) drive and 211 GB on my (:C) drive
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) dial up
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? Agere Win Modem version 8.31.0.0, (I can't find a model number, the modem came with my computer
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.)? House, but the connection is through the school board
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help>About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version. 4.12.11 (limewire) 1.5.0_11 (java)
9. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider)?Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board (hpedsb)
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 says your test worked than tells me the page is loaded leaving me on a white screen with "Your test Worked!" there in black letters. that's it.
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. no, I have my own personal client number
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. It's a new problem, like I said earlier, limewire never used to act up until I had to reinstall it from a worm
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? Most definitely, with zero connection and one green bar at a constant.

Still can not connect
 

Hi All,

I am running XP Pro.
I was able to connect b4 but not anymore.
Have tried everything from this forum, when i try to check http://www.3.limewire.com:6346/ this does not work.

I am able to connect to BearShare

Please help.

Thanks
DEUM :shoot:

Help Can Not Connect
 

Hi All,

I tried everything and still can not connect.
Tried this test http://www.3.limewire.com:6346/ but did not work.

I was able to connect b4.
I am able to connect to BearShare

Please Help :shoot:

Deum Hi
Start a new thread n post thease details.
System details - help us to help you Please.

Cut n paste these Questions,put your answers in bold text Thank You.

Recently there's been a problem with people not providing enough details about their setup - despite being asked again & again.
So let's make it easy for everyone...the details that we need if we're going to be able to help with complex problems are:

1. what OS version? (eg: Windows 98, XP,OSX, Vista)
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 (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.) ?
8. What version,LimeWire & Java,Go to L/W's Help/About L/W, THIS show both LW & Java version.?
9. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider) ?
10. Do this test click here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ should say 'Your test worked!. What happens ?
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up.
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user.?
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface ?
14. Have you given full permisions for LimeWire to pass through your Firewall ?
15. XP users, Please state XP firewall on or off.?

These are all contained within the sticky Connection problems? Check here first!
but possibly some people are getting a bit confused or lost when we direct them to this sticky & ask them to provide their details.

This information can be vital
For instance, some ISPs are known for blocking p2p/throttling bandwidth,
some connection devices are known for being unreliable in certain situations.

So please, help us to help you & provide as much info as you can.
If you're new to LW or new to computers & aren't sure how to answer some questions,
or don't know what an ISP or router is - just say so. Nobody's going to yell at you:wink:
Even if you can't answer all the questions in one go...don't worry. Do the best you can & we'll take it from there.
__________________
Peace.

the steps that are listed to fix the problem don't pertain to windows vista customers. we don't, or at least i don't have any such folders to delete

Hi, Thanks for this advice, I CANNOT connect, but I also cannot find this directory. It just is not there........... PLEASE HELP!!

I have C:/Documents And Settings/your_username/Application Data............

but no preferences folder or files

The preference folder is hidden, you'll need to turn on the show hidden files & folders option. See this thread, points 2 & 3. Fixes for Limewire when LW isn't operating as it should!

how do you turn on the show hidden files. there's nothing like that to click on in the "my computer" section

ok i found out were to turn on the hidden files folders but there's still no c:/documents and settings folder to click on for windows vista

Hi All,

I am able to connect to bearshare but not LW. I was able to connect to LW before.

1. what OS version XP
2. What firewalls you have?
3. How much ram ? 1gig
4. Hard Disk space available ? 30gig
5. Connection type (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) broadband
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers ? Cisco
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school,
student accomodation, work, etc.) ? Work
8. What version,LimeWire & Java,Go to L/W's Help/About L/W, THIS show both LW &
Java version.? Pro 4.12.6
9. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider) DataPro / Mweb
10. Do this test click here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ should say 'Your
test worked!. What happens ? does not work failed
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs?
If yes, please give details of set up. Yes network
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced
user.? new
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 ? NO
15. XP users, Please state XP firewall on or off.? OFF

What java version

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