Wont connect on my user
 

Limewire gets stuck on 'connection starting', but only on my user, i restored default settings to make sure but it didnt work, it works on all other users on the PC except mine, any ideas please?

Any ideas anybody?

System details - help us to help you Please.

Recently there's been a problem with people not providing enough details about their setup - despite being asked again & again.
So let's make it easy for everyone...the details that we need if we're going to be able to help with complex problems are:

Cut n paste Just these Questions,put your answers in bold text Thank You.

1. what OS version (eg: Windows 98, XP,OSX, Vista) ?
2. What firewalls you have ?
3. How much ram ?
4. Hard Disk space available ?
5. Connection type (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) ?
6.Modem what brand name & model numbers ?
7.Router brand name & model numbers ?
8. Where are you trying to connect from (house, apartment complex, school, student accommodation, work, etc.) ?
9. What version,LimeWire & Java, are you using. Go to L/W's Help/About L/W, THIS show both LW & Java version.?
10. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider) ?
11. Do this test click here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ should say 'Your test worked!. What happens ?
12. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up.
13. Is this your 1st try at LW, or is this a new problem with an experienced user.?
14. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface ?
15. Have you given full permissions for LimeWire to pass through your Firewall ?
16. XP users, Please state XP firewall on or off.?
17. In Start & remove Programs, Is this update Installed, "Security Update for Windows XP (KB931261)" ?
If Windows Updates are not seen, Tick the box at top of page, (show updates)
18. Are you using Manual Port faward in LimeWire OR UPnP ?
You can check HERE, IN LimeWire Go, Tools/options/advanced/firewall Config

This information can be vital
For instance, some ISPs are known for blocking p2p/throttling bandwidth,
some connection devices are known for being unreliable in certain situations.

So please, help us to help you & provide as much info as you can.
If you're new to LW or new to computers & aren't sure how to answer some questions,
or don't know what an ISP or router is - just say so. Nobody's going to yell at you:wink:
Even if you can't answer all the questions in one go...don't worry. Do the best you can & we'll take it from there.
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Peace.

1. Windows Xp (SP2)
2. windows firewall only
3. 1.5Gb RAm
4. 126Gb space free
5. ADSL2+ Broadband
6. Speedtouch 780
7. Speedtouch 780
8. Home
9. Limewire Pro 4.12.15 Java 1.6.0_01
10. Be Broadband (www.bethere.co.uk)
11. The test worked
12. Yes, 1 other computer on the network via wireless
13. I have had Limewire for several years, the problem only happened after i reformated the PC
14. Yes (this has always been there, even when it worked)
15. Yes, have tried everythinmg to do with the router (dont think its router, it works on other users on the PC)
16. XP Firewall is on (have allowed access for limewire, and opened ports just incase)
17. Yes
18. UPnP, also tried manual port to check, also did not work, so put back to UPnP.

Hi XeNoN

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)
If you have used older versions of limewire.
Then repete search putting .limewire, the dot is important
When all L/W files are deleted.
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

Now XeNoN
If you want to connect more than one computer, You must create a static IP for each computer then port faward each com, using different port No's for each to your router.
sorry I cant find setup details for your router, they should be on the setup CD that came with your router.
If you need help, Shout, If it fixed your problem or not, Feedback helps others.
Peace

I did everything you said, and it now works perfectly again, thankyou very much for the help :)