I have read all the other threads and cant find this exact problem.

I have downloaded Limewire recently and have never been able to connect with it. I only get one green bar and when I do a search it says is currently connecting, but then never does.

I am not very PC wise and so will need explanations in layman's terms pls!!

Thanx in advance

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1. OS version? Windows XP
2. What firewalls you have? PC tools Firewall Plus
3. How much ram? How do I find that out?
4. Hard Disk space available? How do I find that out?
5. Connection type? broadband
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? Motorola Surfboard Cable Modem SB4100 (no router)
7. Where are you trying to connect from house
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? Limewire 4.12.11, Java 1.5.0_06
9. Who is your ISP provider Telewest
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? Yes, it worked
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? I have 3 computers, disconnect the cable from each when need to use the others. Not sure of p2p?
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. Never been able to use it as connection always down.
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? Yes
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/attach...1&d=1158099342
14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled? Not sure?



Thanx

There's no firewall in your modem. Have you made sure that the XP firewall is off & that PC Tools firewall is configured to allow LW?
You could have a look here on the PC Tools forum & see if any threads help...sorry but I can't find much info about configuring that firewall!
PC Tools Firewall Plus - PC Tools Community Forum

You could also try updating your Java to this version. Use the JRE offline installer & remove your current Java version before you install the new one.
Java SE Downloads - Previous Release - JDK 5

If that doesn't help, try changing LW's listening port to 64049 (or something in the range of 49152-65535). Tools > options > advanced > firewall config is where you have to go to change listening port. Apply to save a change.

Let us know if that's any help.