Big connection problem!

[Retrokid]

I have used limewire for 3 years already and I never had a problem with connecting. Recently my limewire couldnt connect so I updated my limewire to the 4.12.11. I got my connection back for 2 days and my connection is now gone. My windows firewall have checked limewire as an exception. I dont have any other firewalls either. I really need help!

[birdy]

What version of Java are you using? A few people have had connection troubles after updating to Java 1.6.0_01. Even if you're not using that version of Java, try this version instead. Use the offline installer & remove your current Java before you install this version.
Archive: Download Java 2 Platform Standard Edition (J2SE) 5.0 Update 11

If that doesn't help, delete LW's preferences folder when LW's properly closed. See point 3 here & also point 2 if you've used older versions of LW in the past (there could be a folder in either location).
Fixes for LimeWire
This will kill all of your settings within options, you'll have to go back through afterwards & reset things. If you're not sure of your settings, go through LW's tools > options & write them all down, so that you can reset things later.

Let us know if you're still stuck & give us your details.
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[Retrokid]

My java says j2se runtime environment 5.0 update 3

which one do I download?
JDK 5.0 Update 11 or JRE 5.0 Update 11

[birdy]

Oops sorry, my bad
Use the JRE (Java Runtime Environment) offline installer.

[Retrokid]

ok so I download JRE 5.0 update 11

[birdy]

Yep

[Retrokid]

Do i have to register to the site because I cant seem to get the download started or just download the sun download manager. Sorry im not very good with computers

[birdy]

No you don't have to register but after you've clicked on 'Download JRE' & get sent to the download page...you will need to put a dot in the circle to 'accept license agreement'.

Does that fix it?

[Retrokid]

its still not downloading. this is the page after I checked agree and windows offline installation under Windows Platform - J2SE(TM) Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 11

https://sdlc6b.sun.com/ECom/EComActi...B35C4318627AE2

[birdy]

Yep that's right.
So you want to download the 'Windows Platform - J2SE(TM) Runtime Environment 5.0 update 11'.
Put a tick in the box next to 'Windows Offline Installation, Multi Language', then highlight the link & click on it. You should see a popup box with options to save the file & once you choose to save the file, the download should start.

If it's not downloading, try using a different browser...see if that makes a difference.