Ahhhh now its not connecting
 

Hello,
I've been using limewire for a while now but over the last few months the connection started to get slower and slower, not it wont connect at all. I've removed my old version of limewire and Java and reinstalled the latest versions but still t wont connect. I've even got the world/wall image on the limewire scree. Any ideas before I launch my laptop through the window.

Cheers all

Stop don't chuck it (yet)...:D
Could you supply these details please...
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/connec...-you-post.html

• OS version? (eg: Windows 98)

WINDOWS XP HOME
2. What firewalls you have?
NORTON INTERNET SECURITY & ANTI VIRUS
3. How much ram?
1GB
4. Hard Disk space available?
79.2GB
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.)
BROADBAND
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers?
BT VOYAGER 2091 WIRELESS ADSL ROUTER
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.
LIMEWIRE 4.12.15 / JAVAV1.5.0_12
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)
PIPEX
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
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. HAVE HAD LW FOR LONG TIME
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface?
OH 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?
NO IDEA
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall
NORTON INTERNET SECURITY 2007
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).
UK

Hope this helps and thank you.

Lozuk Hi.

How to use Manual Port forward

Universal Plug and Play may not be working properly Due to this update. "Security Update for Windows XP (KB931261)"
Removing this update is not Recommended & could make your computer vulnerable to attack.
For more info on this update, click on this blue link.
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS07-019: Vulnerability in Universal Plug and Play Could Allow Remote Code Execution (931261)

If this update is installed on your computer & UPnP is in use by Limewire,
Try switching to Manual Port forward using port numbers between 45000 To 65000
Both Manual Port forward No, & listening port should be set at the same number
In LimeWire, GO to Tools/Options/Advanced/Firewall Config & use Manual Port forward.

If you are using a router, or modem/router to connect, that will also need configuring.

Port Forwarding for the BT VOYAGER 2091 WIRELESS ADSL ROUTER
Click on This Blue Link, It will open on the page you need to Configure the BT VOYAGER
For use with limewire.
PortForward.com - Free Help Setting up Your Router or Firewall

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

P.S... PIPEX are one of the ISP's that filter/block/shape & disrupt P2P trafic, so try outside peak times.

Your Servant,
Peace.