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Connection Problems Problems getting the LimeWire or WireShare program connecting to the Gnutella network.
(not about connecting to files, that is a Download/Upload Problems section issue.) Please supply system details as described in the forum rules.
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![]() My computer crashed so I had to redownload LW and it worked and I downloaded songs. The next day, it wouldn't connect and had the brick wall in front of the globe. Downloaded the pro version from husband's computer last nigh and it worked great. Today, i get back on and same brick wall and trying to connect. I've tried installing java, deleting preference folder, adding exception in windows firewall, port forwarding in the firewall. Please help! 1. OS version? Windows XP 2. What firewalls you have? windows firewall 3. How much ram? 4. Hard Disk space available? 34.3 GB 5. Connection type? cable 6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? 7. Where are you trying to connect from: home 8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? lw 4.10.9 pro, java 1.6.0_02 9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? mediacom 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? It said your test worked 11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? home network with wireless router 12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. 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? yes 15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? none 16. What country are you living in? usa |
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