1. OS version - Windows XP
2. Firewalls - Windows and McAfee
3. RAM - Dell Dimension (i.e., enough RAM)
4. Hard disk space - Dell Dimension (i.e., enough hard disk space)
5. Connection type - Cable
6. Modem brand and number - Motorola SB5120 (no router)
7. Connecting from . . . House
8. Limewire 4.12.11 Pro, Java 1.5.0_11
9. ISP provider - Comcast
10. "Test worked"
11. Not sharing connection with other PC's
12. New problem with an experienced user (I suspect when Java 6.0 was installed, my problems began. I have tried to uninstall Java 6.0 and re-install Java 5.0, update 11, but this action has not rectified my problem)
13. Yes, there is a brick wall in front of the globe icon
14. UPnP enabled
15. Using McAfee Anti-virus
16. USA

- I've tried removing and re-adding Limewire as an exception in my Windows and Mcafee firewalls
- I have deleted and re-downloaded Java 5.0, update 11 (more importantly, I deleted Java 6.0, which I suspect, is the root of all of my problems . . . haven’t deleted all of the other Java updates though)
- I have inserted a port into both my firewalls, per my Limewire configuration, which can be found in the Limewire firewall configuration under the "Listen on Port" field
- I have repeatedly restarted my computer
- I have uninstalled and reinstalled the Limewire application
- I have deleted my .Limewire or preferences folder

I am all out of options, and yet, I still can't connect to Limewire. I even tried to upgrade to LimewirePRO thinking that might have been the solution, but to no avail.

I have an automatic Java upgrade installer on my PC, and suspect that when it installed the Java 6.0 upgrade 1-2mos ago, somehow connectivity for my Limewire application was disrupted. I can't seem to reverse it however.

PLEASE HELP!

Attached Files

Limewire specs.doc (21.5 KB, 70 views)

cjt446 Hi

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


McAfee Security Center Port Forwarding to run with Limewire.

Just double check that your XP firewall is off & that your McAfee is configured to allow LW.
Click on this Blue link, it will open on the page you need to correctly configure McAfee.
Port Forwarding for the McAfee Security Center


If you need help, Shout, If it fixed your problem or not, Feedback helps others.
Peace

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mickjapa108

Following the instrux (Uninstall Limewire, Remove all Java apps, etc.) got my Limewire up and running again. It's as simple as just completely removing apps that run Limewire and re-installing them.

Thanks for your help -
cjt446

Yes!!
But the most important bit, was the Search & clean, Bits get left behind & a clean sweep puts you back on a level playing field.
Your servant
Peace.

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mickjapa108

hey.

I tried this yet unfortunatly it did not work for me. I am having the exact same problem as cjt446 and have tried everything he has tried. (listed in his post). It was working fine till last week and then all this started. I really dont know what the problem is anymore. Here are my specs. please help me! matt

1. Windows XP
2. Norton
3. 512mb
4. not sure (dont really know how to find out)
5. broadband
6. speedtouch 330
7. house
8. 4.12.11 java 1.5.0_12
9.homecall
10.it worked!
11.nope
13.yes i do and im sick of it!
14.i think upnp is enabled but i really dont know.
15. norton
16. UK

thanks

thank u very much!!!!
u help a lot of us that use to have the one single green bar as signal....
thank u again!!
peace

icekoolguy Hi Fredreco you are most welcome

You say.
"I am having the exact same problem as cjt446"

Your problem may look the same to you Mat, but yours is much worse, you have
homecall as an ISP, That only you can fix, homecall is now part of Tiscali & Ive
spoken on this subject until my fingers are sore, so put Tiscali in L/Ws search at the top of this page & have a good read.

You can try this
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