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Old July 10th, 2007
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I just downloaded limewire pro and can't get a connection. in the corner it just says "starting connection" and when I put my cursor over that it says "you are currently connecting to the network" but it never does. I have been looking at other threads and the posted answers trying to find a solution but have not had any luck. I have already tried updating my java and setting the port forwarding in my router.

my equipment is as follows:

using microsoft xp home
hard drive 150 gb
using a wireless linksys router w54gts
motorola cable modem
I have the standard xp firewall and mcafee firewall as well
I am also networked to a few other computers in the house if that makes a difference.

I used to be able to connect to limewire but I had to reformat my hard drive and ever since I have not been able to connect.

any help anyone can provide would be greatly appreciated!!
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Don't use the XP firewall & Mcafee firewall together. Disable the XP firewall & configure McAfee to allow LW
Port Forwarding for the McAfee Security Center

Next: 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.

If you've recently updated Java, some people have had problems with Java 6 update 1. If that's what you're using, try the latest Java 6 update 2. Use the JRE offline installer & remove your old Java version(s) before you install this one.
Java SE Downloads

If that Java is no help, try this older version. Same deal with the JRE offline installer & removing other Java versions
Archive: Download Java 2 Platform Standard Edition (J2SE) 5.0 Update 11

If you see the firewall icon (brick wall in front of the blue globe), try port forwarding for your router. Is your router the WRT54GS (there's no w54gts)??? Find your router in the index here, then choose LW from the list of programs.
PortForward.com - Free Help Setting up Your Router or Firewall
Don't forget the step of setting up a static IP address if that's included in the instructions. LW's listening port, port in the 'manual port forward' box & port forwarded within the router all have to be the same number!
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Old July 11th, 2007
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Thanks for the suggestions..I have tried them ALL and it still won't connect. It just sits at the "starting connection"

I have disabled the windows xp firewall and left on only the mcafee and that shows that limewire has "full access" however, the limewire program still shows that it is behind a firewall...I assume that is not the problem, but only an information icon???

Any other suggestions you or anyone might have would be appreciated.
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This has worked for some people.
General Connection problems
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Old July 12th, 2007
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Birdy,

Thanks so much for the help...it worked!!!
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