Hello,
I've used LW for some years, but last week I tried a new version, which didn't work. Now I wanted to install the older version, but I cannot connect anymore. Who can help me please?

1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98) XP
2. What firewalls you have? NORTON (OFF) and Windows firewall
3. How much ram? 1GB
4. Hard Disk space available? 100GB
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) CABLE
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? MOTOROLA SB 5100E
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.)? HOME
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help>About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version. LW 4.9.0 PRO JAVA 1.5.0_11
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? WANADOO
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? I SEE THE TEXT
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. NO
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. NEW PROBLEM WITH EXPERIENCED USER
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? NO I DON'T SEE A BLUE WORLDF ICON AT ALL
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? ????
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall NORTON , BUT FIREWALL IS 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). NETHERLANDS

Try deleting your preference folder....
Fixes for Limewire when LW isn't operating as it should

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If you dont live for something...
You die for nothing...

I've done that (more than once), but it doesn't work

Just check your firewalls, even though you said Norton was off, make sure they are configured to allow Limewire...

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If you dont live for something...
You die for nothing...

I checked the firewalls again and LW is fully allowed. But I still can't get a connexion!!

Sounds like things have become jumbled.

Follow these instructions exactly.
So, you need to Go, Start/All Programs/LimeWire n Uninstall all L/W versions.
Do Not Uninstall From Change or Remove Programs.
Re BOOT Your computer NOW
Now Go to, Start/Search/click on all files n folders/more advanced options/
& make sure, case sensitive, is not ticked. (all other boxes should be ticked)

Now!!, Put limewire in box, (all or part of file name) & click search.
Delete everything found, including Prefetch folder, (I mean everything)
Re BOOT Your computer NOW.
Now! Go to,
START/Set Program Access/Change or Remove Programs,
now completely remove all versions of java.
Re BOOT Your computer NOW.

Now! Use this Blue Link to get "Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 5.0 Update 12" Use the off line installer, NOT the (recommended) one, 4th one down.
Java SE Downloads - Previous Release - JDK 5
When Download is completed.
Disconnect from internet, close ALL apps n reinstall java.

Now!! Use this link to download latest L/W version using the off line installer
LimeWire
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Peace

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mickjapa108

I did everything you described in the exact order, but with no result at all!!! I am going mad....

Try turning off XP firewall, & configuring Norton correctly.

Port Forwarding for the Norton Internet Security 2007
If you feel that your Norton isn't configured properly with Limewire,
Click on this Blue link...it will help you Configure it.
Port Forwarding for the Norton Internet Security 2007
Peace.

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mickjapa108

I changed the port number in Windows firewall (a random number between 10 000 and 60 000) and suddenly I got aa connection. So thanks to you all for your help!

Congratulations & thanks for letting us know you solved your issue & how you did it. Happy sharing