New Install of LW connection problems
 

1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98) W/xp sp2
2. What firewalls you have? peer guardian and NAV
3. How much ram? 512
4. Hard Disk space available? 120gb
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) dsl
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? westell 6100
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 2.4.4 Pro and Java 1.3.1
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? Bellsouth
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 successful
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. first using LW in a long time, experienced user
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? no
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? port forwarding to port 6346, NAT enabled
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall :) NAV and peer guardian
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

Try these instructions just to make sure you have Port Forwarde correctly...
Port Forwarding for the Westell 6100

I have already done this.

Ok... Try a different Java...
Try uninstalling all versions of 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

If that does not help with your problem try deleting your preference folder/s...
Fixes for Limewire when LW isn't operating as it should

For some reason the lw preference folder does not exist under documents and settings. lw did not create this folder when installed. What should I do because I've reinstalled lw twice and the folder is not being created.

Version 4.14.2 has bugs
 

Hi i was using limewire beta version 4.13 with no problems and now i just download 4.14.2 and it wont even connect to the network. I am using windows vista ultimate (32bit) i have 1G Ram core duo processor with each core at 1.66, my firewall program is zonealarm (witch i have allowed liwewire from it) my internet connection is dsl (from a usb modem)... Oh and i just checked the running processes on the task manager and it has 3 processes of limewire running even though i have shut done the program(Its not running minimized and its not on the toolbar at the notification area next to the clock) So can someone plz tell me why the beta version 4.13 had no problems and now 4.14.2 wont even connect to the network? I have included a picture that shows 3 processes of limewire running even though the program has been closed. P.S. i dont have a virus just in case anyone thinks this is why its happening, because i just formated my pc and re-installed windows. Oh and my version of java is 6 update 2(only this version is capable with vista). Someone plz help. thanks

What version of limewire are you using is it 2.4.4 Pro or was that a typo ??

Select the End Process for each of those limewire.exe's and then start Limewire back up again...
If it does it again, end it again and leave it closed, then delete your preference folder..
Location of Limewire Preference Folder in Vista..
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/genera...der-vista.html
Once you have found the folder follow the steps on deleting the LimeWire folder...
Fixes for Limewire when LW isn't operating as it should

Help
 

Well i tried to stop the processes but with no luck.... i had to restart my pc.... they wouldnt end not even with unlocker... i deleted the pref folder but again limewire wont connect... what else could the problem be?

P.S.
 

this time when i closed limewire there was 1 process running instead of 3.. see attachments

Hmmm, very strange...
Can you check something for me...Have a look in the incomplete folder in your limewire library and tell me if you see a limewirewin.exe...

P.S.
 

Maybe this will help for u to understand what my problem is.... these are the dll's that are running and cant be stoped. not even from the task manager or unlocker... see attachment. Thanks and plz help

inc folder
 

no... see attachment

I'm going to have to ask for input from the other guys around here, hopefully they might know...This ones abit over my head...Get back to you soon as they have a look...;)

ok
 

ok thanks :) i'll be waiting :xeri_ok1ani:

Look at this
 

I just noticed that everytime i start limewire and close it the process keeps running... so if i open it and close it twice i'll have to processes running.. no matter what i do those processes wont close... (i've closed limewire even at the notification area next to clock)

I have posted your problem for the other VM's and Mods to see...Unfortunatley no-one else is on at the moment, hopefully you should get some help within the next few hours...;)

version 4.13 beta
 

is it possible for me to download version 4.13 beta to see if i'll have the same problem with that? before i downloaded version 4.14.2 i was using the beta version with no problems..... so thats kinda weird... beta was ok and know this wont even connect and gets bugged on my pc... so do u know if i can download and try out the beta again? if so from where? thanks again :)

This is what UK bob has suggested...
I have looked through ibizavaio posts and, although I am not familiar with Vista, I do not see anything wrong with processes running before or after a program starts or ends.

I have noticed on my own XP PC, when checking Task Manager, that LW will start up a process before the LW program starts running. I have also noticed that when LW is started for the second and subsequent times after being closed down it will start up slightly faster than before. I'm guessing that there may be some processes that keep running until the PC is switched off (or this could be a Vista "speed enhancement" feature [Grandpa maybe able to throw some light on this point]).

However, processes running before the program properly starts, i.e. awaiting user input, is the way I believe windows works. For example, I am sure that you have pressed an icon for a program and windows seem to do nothing but you notice the hard disk light flashing. At a guess, I would say that windows is setting up the pre-program processes before giving you the program to use.

UK Bob

So after saying that it leads me to believe your problem lays with Java...
Vista doesn't have to run on 6.2 it can run with earlier versions...

Try uninstalling all versions of 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

Let me know if that helps...

I'll runnig lw 2.4.4 pro. If uninstalling and reinstalling does not create the preference folder, then what should I do.

That's such an old version...Save the installer and try downloading the latest version and see if you have any trouble with that...;)

Hey wondering why, upgrading to the new version of lw did the trick. lw is up and screaming. thanks a million.

Java 5 up 11 - still wont help fix my problem
 

i installed java 5 update 11 but again limewire wont connect... then i installed frostwire and again with no results.... everytime i load and close limewire or frostwire a process will keep running and wont be able to be stopped from the task manager, so if open and close limewire or frostwire 5 times i will have 5 processes running.... what is the problem? why didnt i have the problem with the beta version of 4.13? why wont it even connect? plz help thanks

Not good...Uninstall limewire completely using the limewire uninstaller which is found Start > All Programs > Limewire/uninstaller...

I will send you a pm shortly with a link to the Beta 4.13.13...

OK
 

ok i have just uninstalled it... i'll be waiting for your link... :) many thanks :xeri_ok1ani:

Check your pm's...I sent it to you yesterday...;)

Thanks
 

Ok i just downloaded it... I'll install it and hope all will be ok :) and again many thanks :super: