I am using Windows Vista, and I had Limewire 4.18 before it would no longer connect as I had updated my Norton Internet Security. I have recently updated Limewire to Limewire 5, but I still can not connect. I have been through all other solutions, such as uninstalling it, and changing my settings on Norton, but it still will NOT connect. What is wrong with it, and is there anything I can do? It's beginning to annoy me now, as I have had past problems with Limewire. Please get back to me as soon as possible please!

Remove & re-add LW to Norton's exceptions.

Remove the Gnutella.net file from the preferences folder & delete that file. You can find LW prefs folder here http://www.gnutellaforums.com/genera...der-vista.html. You must do this whilst LW program is CLOSED ! LW will create a new gnutella.net file next time you open LW. :) Also, disable performance options as described here: If LW Will Not Connect (click on the blue link)

I made a video tutorial on this a while back on YouTube here: YouTube - Limewire won't connect - Vista and XP Fix and the step-by-step detailed tutorial is here: http://bluefaqs.com/?p=8 This has worked for hundreds of people according to text comments and has a 5 star rating after 10,000 views. There is a hidden limewire folder that must be deleted to allow the connection to take place. It's typically not going to be a firewall issue. Hope this helps you guys.

This YouTube video is specific to Vista users and will more than likely fix your problem: YouTube - Limewire won't connect - Vista and XP Fix and the step-by-step instructions are here: How To Get Limewire To Connect Vista and XP Users*|*BlueFAQs.com Hope this helps

Nice suggestion, however it is all explained on the first page of this thread from 6 years ago. :) And you don't think this says same thing? http://www.gnutellaforums.com/genera...der-vista.html that's been around for a couple years. :)

It really depends on whether people are willing to 'search' for answers. That's why we Sticky them at top of each section of the forums. But people are generally lazy, just come here, post their problem & want an instant answer. Forum rules mean little to many members & they see it as a bothersome window to scroll down from to make their first post. lol :D

Thank you SpecksTX :) Don't take my comments the wrong way. Thank you for your constructive help. :)

I am working with Vista and I cannot find the comparable path for C:\doc and settings\....can anyone help?

Check out Grandpa's advice here: LimeWire Pref Folder in Vista
Look in C:\Users\your username\AppData\Roaming\LimeWire (the prefs folder is named LimeWire & that's the one to delete).
:)

Am running Windows XP sp3.
I shutdown lw. Located the lw preferences file and renamed it.
Started up LW and it is working fine.
Many Thanks!
wpt

turleyt
 

:xirokrotima: thank you sdaswani. i am always ready to try something that sounds like it will work. i'll get back to you and let you know if it worked. Also a big thanks to GRANDPA for the backup on vista. thanks to both of you,

turleyt

This solution did not work for me either. I have vista, i tried the solution given i followed everything EXACTLY twice and it still didnt work. I shut down all firewalls and tried all other solutions suggested, still nothing. I have cable internet and i am obvisouly able to be on the internet bt it tells me "network error, there might be a problem with your internet connection" Please Help!

Well there are other solutions suggestions at top of this section. Did you try them yet? And do not forget to look at top of this page to see the forum description. ;) :)

Thanx!
 

Man..., I've been tearing my hair out for weeks and haven't figured it out. Thanx!

I tried connecting, but i just recently moved to LW5 from FrostWire, but i had the same issue with FrostWire... I couldn't connect. This all started after my Norton Antivirus subscription was up... can anyone help?!?!?!???

Does your Norton include Norton firewall/security? Some people don't realise their Norton includes a firewall, can you check?
Have a look at top of page for the link on system details. :)

Ok.. I have LW5.1.2, I am using WinXP, I am not an expert but i have some experience with p2p programs, I have 2 gigs of ram, about 40 gigs of harddrive unused, and the only antivirus/security program i have is Norton Antivirus. My modem is a USB iBurst Wireless interface, and i have never had problems like this before with it.

Lost
 

If completely uninstall Limewire and reinstall will I lose everything I downloaded?

No, everything will remain in your music folder.

Ok, I have installed for the moment LW 4.8 because right now LW 5 is not working for me.

Anyway, I have tried to delete the .limewire folder and uncheck the auto-connect feature when limewire starts. All following the instructions in this forum. It just says "Connecting", stays this way for hours but it doesn't connect.

I tried opening the port that it uses: 6346. I quit LW, restart it and it still does not connect.

Any other suggestions? Thank you very much. I'm using windows Vista.

Hi,
Try these fixes please (If LW 4 will not connect) do them in this order:-
[1] check your firewall
[2] delete/replace gnutella.net File
[3] delete limewire's preferences folder (another name for Limewire foler)
if still not working go back to the top and do the remainder of the fixes
Please let us know how you get on

Didn't work for Vista Busniess, I uninstalled everything; deleted files and reinstalled. This is really p***ing me off!

Sorry to hear. :( I'm not even going to bother asking, because I know you read it three times before you even made your first post. (And I see two links to it just on this page.)

Connection
 

Thanks for your reply, took weeks but I got the thing working:idea:

Worked for me... Thanks for the help

this worked for me thanks a lot.

. OS version? (eg: Windows 98) If using Windows Vista, please tell us whether you have an Administrator user account. Vista
2. What firewalls you have? Windows (limewire is allowed)..there is a version of norton but i cant delete it off my system. it is not on
3. How much ram?
4. Hard Disk space available?
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) dsl
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? (eg: Linksys WRT54Gv4) 2 wire
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.)? condo
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help bar > About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version. _ Click to see Sample image
*It's very important that you tell us whether you're using LW 5* lw5 jave 6
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? nertzero
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? worked
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. there is another computer in the house with limewire, but there is no internet to that computer
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user.
first time with issues
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? _ click here to see Sample image
If you're using LW5, there's no firewall icon. In LW go tools > advanced tools...there you'll see whether you're behind a firewall or not.
Click on thumbnail to enlarge the image. says im behind a firewall
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/attach...all-status.jpg
14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled? UPnP
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall :) windows and there is a version of norton that says its off
16. What country are you living in? Sometimes there are ISPs with the same name in more than one country (eg Clearwire in the USA & also in Ireland). us
17. Has anything in your setup changed recently? Have you updated your version of LW or Java? Have you added any new software or new hardware? Have you updated any software? Have you moved house, changed internet plan or ISP etc etc? just downloaded the newest java and limewire today..had to keep uninstalling to finally get them to install. but the error message is get is 'there might be a problem with your internet connection'

Connection Problems (LW Startup freezes)
 

Upgraded LW 4.18.8 to 5.3.6. Installation went perfectly, and LW will start untill LW freezes with the following screen (NYC nach Limetten .......) ??!!!. Anybody a clue how to solve this problem! De- and re-install wasn't working. :sos::confused:

tls encryption
 

did what you said removed everthing and reinstalled and that happens is and it has been doing it all day loading TLS encryption it is driving me mad

You can disable TLS in preferences. For windows that's menu bar, Tools -> Options -> Advanced -> SuperReallyAdvanced -> Performance, & turn that option off. 'If' you can get that far.

If not, check steps 3, 5 & 6 here: Fixes for Limewire (click on blue link)

Anything for Vista and this limewire thing.

are you not able to connect cdixon you should probably be a little more specific on whats happening i have vista with no problems.

Sorry peeps but I can't find a preferences or any where to turn off auto load.

Check here for how to find the preferences folder (folder is named LimeWire) in Vista: LimeWire Pref Folder in Vista
Make sure that LW is completely closed (check in Task Manager) before deleting the prefs folder, otherwise it will have no effect :)

Not sure what you mean about turning off auto load :confused: If you mean disabling LW running at system startup - which version of LW are you using?

Help needed
 

Hello everyone,
I have been trying to connect to Limewire for days know and trying virtually everything. I have windows xp and I'm using norton 2010. Every time I try to connect it says I'm behind a firewall and it does not support firewall transfers. Likewise, I tried everything from deleting the preference folder, uninstalling/reinstalling, getting the most up to date version, upgrading to Limewire PRO. So as you can see, I've tried everything so can some one anyone help me.....

Have you tried any of the various other fixes in the threads below (depending on whether you were originally using LW 4 or LW 5)?
If LW 4 Will Not Connect

If LW 5 Will Not Connect

If nothing there helps, please post back with your system details (threads above have info about which details we need) :)

This does not really tell me where to find the directory. I have XP, I go to C:/Documents and Settings, but what is "your username" under? I have two folders under Documents and Settings, All Users and Owner, then several folders under each of those. Where do I find what I need?

Thank you
 

I am Wanda and I am new to the forum. This is exactly what I was looing for but have been unable to find. Thank you

No go on connectoin ..
 

I did the Download on the new Lime Wire .. My cpu shoots up to 100% and stays there .. I click the Icon (next to the clock) will not Exit .. Freezes my pc till I re-boot .. I try to connect again on the Thumbnail .. Same thing .. I did a un-install on lime wire till I get en idea on how to get this running like its suppose to .. I'm using E-machines .. windows xp .. service pack 3 .. I never had any problems using lime wire before so this is new to me .. Thank you for you're help ..