connecting problems

[drieclan]

Have used Limewire for ages but it suddenly stopped working so reinstalled it but now when i go on it and connect, it tells me when I click on 'File' that it is connected , yet when I try to search it says "Limewire is currently connecting to the network" and won't show and results. Not sure now what to do.

[birdy]

Please give some deatils.
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[drieclan]

OS version? (eg: Windows 98) NT
2. What firewalls you have? think only windows but have unblocked Limewire
3. How much ram?not sure
4. Hard Disk space available?not sure
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.)cable
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers?motorola sb5100
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.4.14.10 java 1.6.0-01
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)?telstra
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?says Page cannot be dislpayed
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. don't think so
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. new problem, previous 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? not sure
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall AVG
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). australia

[birdy]

First thing to try is 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

In LW file > disconnect. Wait a few minutes, then file > connect.

In LW tools > options > advanced > firewall config. Change LW's listening port to 64049 > apply > ok. You can also try other ports in the range of 49152 - 65535.

Were you using that version of Java before, when LW was connecting? If so, try reinstalling this version. Download the JRE offline installer & remove your current Java before you install the new version.
Java SE Downloads
If that doesn't help, or if you weren't using Java update 1 before, try this older Java. Some people have had probs with the latest updates. Same deal here...download the JRE offline installer & remove any other Java versions before installing this one.
Archive: Download Java 2 Platform Standard Edition (J2SE) 5.0 Update 11

Otherwise...must be Telstra's fault Just kidding!

[drieclan]

have tried your suggestion (numerous times) but it still comes up with not connected but when you click on "file", it shows that it is connected. Not sure what else to do except find a new music download website although have never had problems in the past!