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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.
Start here Suggestions to help you get connected, * try here first *, then see below (click on 'this' blue link) Did you FORGET something BEFORE you posted? If you post in this section you MUST provide these details: System details - help us to help you (click on 'this' blue link), else do not be surprised if your posting is ignored :) |
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![]() 1. what OS version (eg: Windows 98, XP,OSX, Vista) ? XP 2. What firewalls you have ? WINDOWS FIREWALL, MCAFEE 3. How much ram ? 512 mb 4. Hard Disk space available ? PLENTY 5. Connection type (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) ? BROADBAND 6.Modem what brand name & model numbers ? WIRELESS CONNECTION 7.Router brand name & model numbers ? ? 8. Where are you trying to connect from (house, apartment complex, school, student accommodation, work, etc.) ? APARTMENT COMPLEX 9. What version,LimeWire & Java, are you using. Go to L/W's Help/About L/W, THIS show both LW & Java version.? L/W VERSION 4.12.6 JAVA 1.5.00_6 11. Do this test click here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ should say 'Your test worked!. What happens ? YOUR TEST WORKED 12. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. NO 13. Is this your 1st try at LW, or is this a new problem with an experienced user.? NEW PROBLEM W/EXPERIENCED USER 14. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface ? YES 15. Have you given full permissions for LimeWire to pass through your Firewall ? YES 16. XP users, Please state XP firewall on or off.? ON 17. In Start & remove Programs, Is this update Installed, "Security Update for Windows XP (KB931261)" ? If Windows Updates are not seen, Tick the box at top of page, (show updates) ? 18. Are you using Manual Port faward in LimeWire OR UPnP ? UPnP You can check HERE, IN LimeWire Go, Tools/options/advanced/firewall For the last couple of days I have been unable to connect as well. I have never had any problems connectig before, and I have been a user of L/W for about 6 months. Can someone please help? Thanks |
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