i'm having a problem getting limewire to connect

1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98) Windows XP SP2
2. What firewalls you have? Windows
3. How much ram? 512
4. Hard Disk space available? 40GB
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) Cable broadband
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? Modem- NTL modem Router- Belkin125g
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 4.8.1/ JRE 1.6.0-01
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? NTL/Virgin UK
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. I have the connection to myself, but share it with my laptop. No other P2P clients.
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. New problem, experienced user.
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? There is no such icon on my version
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? I've tried both. UPnP is not enabled neither is port forwarding
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? None
16. What country are you living in? UK


my limewire 4.8.1 used to work on this laptop without doing any upnp enabling or port forwarding on the router side. Since i restored my laptop to its orginal state and installed limewire agen it does not connect.

however it still connects on my other laptop without upnp enabling or port forwardin through router

any ideas to fix the problem?

Try uninstalling your Java from the add/remove programs and then re-install the JRE 5.11 offline version....
Archive: Download Java 2 Platform Standard Edition (J2SE) 5.0 Update 11

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You die for nothing...

tried that didnt work

any other ideas?

You need to create static IP's for each computer you connect through your router,
Then,on each computer you wish to use L/W, add a different port number.

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.
Then Port forward your router, to each computer.

that will also need configuring.
Find your router listed here, Use this blue link. & dont forget to create a static IP first, & click apply after changing each setting.
PortForward.com - Free Help Setting up Your Router or Firewall
Your Servant,
Peace.

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