connection problems
 

Ok, so I dont know much about computers. Actualy thats an understatement....I know NOTHING about computers:D
So basically I cant get my limewire to connect, its got one bar thats green and the rest are red. I have tried turning off my firewall but it didnt do anything. So i noticed in other forums that people often know about there different programs and stuff. But I know very little. I would post the Qand A sheet, that gives information on my computer ect. But i realy dont know half the things written on it. Yes I am quite screwed. Anyway I know that I have the version 4.12 and I am on a windows computer.
any help?:o

How bad do you want Limewire to work? :hellooo:

http://www.gnutellaforums.com/connec...-you-post.html

Dan

P.S. Answer what you can. We can guide you through the questions that stump you. ;)

ohhh VERY much so
ok i will try im not quite sure what all of them mean...

1. OS version? Windows Xp
2. What firewalls you have? windows firewall
3. How much ram? ahaha whats a ram???
4. Hard Disk space available? how can i check?
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) wireless network connection
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? ...uhhh
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.)? House
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 and Java 1.5.0_04
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? how do i know?
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? "your test worked" yes
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? not that I know of...
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. I used to have LW, but had computer fixed. so I had to reinstal it.
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?..yeah i dont know
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall. How do I check?

Ok so I tried my hardest...there are some things I dont know how to find out...THANX SO MUCH to anyone helping:D

WOW
by some miraculous force...my connection is all green..
i dont know how it happend
lol
ohhhhh!!!!!
YAY thnx for your help so much!!!!!! i dont know how it happend but something worked!
:D