I've been using LW for awhile now and had no problems until now. Everytime I try to connect it says it still trying to connect. At the left corner there is a firewall brick wall (Windows XP). I've tried everything that I've read posted (its has exceptions for LW in the control panel). Redid Java. But if I click on other programs and go back to LW 5 mins later sometimes the wall is gone other times it still doesn't connect. Please help..thanks

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1. OS version? Windows XP
2. What firewalls you have? Windows firewall
3. How much ram?don't know
4. Hard Disk space available?113 GB
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.)cable
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers?motorola surfboard SB5120
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 4.12.6 Java 1.6.0_02
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)?comcast
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?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 (experienced user)
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? 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? don't know
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall
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). USA

These are all contained within the sticky Connection problems? Check here first! but possibly some people are getting a bit confused or lost when we direct them to this sticky & ask them to provide their details.

I had the old pro version of limewire purchased about 2 yr ago. 4 mths ago had troubles connecting. so in my infinite wisdom i decided to redown-load the basic. never worked at all after that...let it sit for a month or 2 and today i re downloaded again (basic free)..

install correct, all ready to go except i got the message that " no internet connection" and " a firewall is blocking acsess"
details: have the same set up as when lime wire worked for me, no new hard ware.
- explora ga32 computer
- netgear router 4 channels (cheap but works fine)
- motorola surboard modem sb4101
- charter internet service 5mb speed
- windows xp

details on me- if you post a reply and can help (please) put it in laymens terms im not that computer smart but not DUMB. thank you to anyone that can help

Birdy Here Are The Answers To Your Questions
1. Windows Xp Home Version
2.windows (its Off) Norton (i Ok'd Lime Wire)
3. 512ddr Sdram 250gb
4. How Due I Check That?
5. Charter Cable 5mg
6.netgear Model 000fb53acd2
7. My House Residential Hood (no Super Computers For Miles Lol)
8. 4.12 Lw, I Downloaded Newest Java 2wks Ago???
9.charter Communications
10. I Got A White Page That Said"your Test Worked"
11. Ps2 Online And My Computer Are On The Router (always Have)
12. Experi-user New Prob.
13. Yes
14. Wtf? Ok Im Lost On That...
15.norton Anti/ Fire, Windows Fire, Adware
16. Usa

Not The Correct Model No. For Router Opps. Here It Is....
Netgear /dsl Web Safe Router Rp614 V3.
That Other # I Gave You Was The Serial Number To My 8track Player Sorry.

Nette505,

Double check that your Windows firewall's still configured to allow LW.
User Cant Connect - LimeWire

Have you been able to connect since updating to Java 1.6.0_02? People have had trouble with that update. Try this version instead. Use the JRE offline installer & remove your current Java version before you install this one.
Archive: Download Java 2 Platform Standard Edition (J2SE) 5.0 Update 11

If that doesn't help, 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.

Your modem doesn't have an internal firewall. Are you using a router as well? If you are, please tell us the brand & model


cain-marko,Start off by changing Java versions & also delete LW's preferences folder...just see the instructions I've posted for Nette505.

You could also double check that your Norton firewall's allowing LW...even reconfigure the firewall. These 2 links should help with that.
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/226610-post6.html
PortForward.com - Free Help Setting up Your Router or Firewall

If you still can't connect try port forwarding for your router, that should get rid of the firewall icon & (hopefully) help with your connection. The instructions are here.
Port Forwarding for the Netgear RP614 Version 3
Don't forget the step of setting up a static IP address first. Don't panic when you see those instructions...they're a spin-out at first but all you have to do is follow them step by step & you'll be fine.

Just remember that LW's listening port, port in the 'manual port forward' box in LW & the port forwarded within your router all have to be the same number. Otherwise, things won't work

birdy, i did the re download of java via the link you gave. cool
still got the brick wall and the no internet connection. my windows fire wall is off and LW is enabled to by-pass it. how due i find the folder for LW prefrences?? in my computer or in limewire once opened??

Cain, See Post #7 above. Click link "Fixes for Limewire" and that will explain how and what to do. Hope this helps.

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