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Old September 24th, 2007
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Unhappy Limewire only has 1 small green bar!

Whenever i bring up limewire, only the smallest bar is green. Then, when i try to search for anything the timing eventually runs out with nothing being found. I have no idea what to do, so any suggestions would be great.
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Your not connected to the network, so you won't receive any search results...
Could you post these details please...
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Old September 25th, 2007
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1. OS version? Windows 98
2. What firewalls you have? Norton Antivirus and Internet Security
3. How much ram? uh?
4. Hard Disk space available? uh?
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) cable.
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? uh?
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.)? house
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help>About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version. the 4.18.14 one. the newest one.
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? uh?
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 says your test worked!
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. one other computer. but that limewire works.
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. new problem.
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? yes i do.
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? uh?
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall Norton Antivirus.
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.

And this just started happening when i downloaded the new version. It's always connected before. And sorry i'm so computer illiterate. I'm really bad with these things.
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1. When updating Nortn or LW, Norton needs to be reset. See Reconfiguring Norton Firewall. Also make sure your XP firewall is turned off.

Is still not connect then ->

2. Try deleting your LW Preferences folder whilst LW is closed; instructions here: Point #3 in Fixes for Limewire (sample image included at bottom of page.)
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Old September 29th, 2007
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i did the whole "resetting ur norton thingy" and it still doesnt work. im so lost.
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Your ISP appears to be Verizon is that correct?

Can you find out the answer to question 6 above?
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Old October 3rd, 2007
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Angry One Green Bar... No Connection!!

1. OS version? Mac OX 10.3.9
2. What firewalls you have? I am at work.. dunno?
3. How much ram? Plenty...
4. Hard Disk space available? Yes
5. Connection type? probably cable or faster..
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? dunno
7. Where are you trying to connect from? work
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have?
LIME WIRE- 4. 12. 15
JAVA- "1.4.2_12"
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? ??
10. Do this simple test for us. Using your browser go here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ The page should say 'Your test worked!'. Firefox can't establish a connection to the server at www3.limewire.com:6346.
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? yes
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user.
NEW PROBLEM WITH A EXPERIENCED USER.. works from home just fine
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? ??
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall
IM NOT SURE WHAT ANTIVIRUS I HAVE...
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
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1. OS version? Mac OX 10.3.9 2. What firewalls you have? I am at work.. dunno?
5. Connection type? probably cable or faster..
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? dunno
7. Where are you trying to connect from? work
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have?
LIME WIRE- 4. 12. 15
JAVA- "1.4.2_12"
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? ??
10. Do this simple test for us. Using your browser go here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ The page should say 'Your test worked!'. Firefox can't establish a connection to the server at www3.limewire.com:6346.
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? yes
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user.
NEW PROBLEM WITH A EXPERIENCED USER.. works from home just fine
2. See OSX Firewall settings for Tiger which is almost identical instructions to Panther. I personally keep my osx firewall turned off but at work, you may be best to keep it active. 10. The port LW is trying to connect thru is blocked. It will most likely be blocked by your network at work. How to get around it is the question. One is to ask the network manager to open port 6346. Else, try to see if any other ports are open. Manual port forward instructions & sample image & try changing the port to one between 49152 - 65535; a good one to try is 64049. Others to try are 1203, 10000, 80, 443, 427. You'd be best to temporarily disable your OSX firewall whilst testing out those ports to see if they connect with LW. If they do, then change LW's port setting in OSX's firewall to the one that works.
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