Help pleeeeease!!! (5.5.8 won't connect)

Rylee09 · #1 (**permalink**) March 26th, 2010

I have just downloaded LW 5.5.8 but it won't connect. I have Windows 7 with McAfee and have already allowed the program permission with my firewall but it still won't connect. I have also tried using advanced tools in LW but in the box where it says what the problem is it has nothing in it. Somebody help me please.....

Rylee09 · #2 (**permalink**) March 26th, 2010

Hi all, I am having problems connecting with LW, I am not a computer expert but have tried giving the program permission with my firewall and still no connection. My computer and program details are below of what I can find if someone can help me please.

1. OS Version: Windows 7
2. Window Firewall - I have allowed the program through the firewall
3. RAM: 4.00GB (3.80 useable)
4. System Type: 64-bit operating system
5. Hard Disk Space Available: 420GB of 453GB
6. Connection Type: Broadband Wireless (I hope this is right, it's the USB stick that goes into the side of a notebook)
7. Trying to connect from home
8. LW Version: 5.5.8 Java Version: Java 6
9. Internet Provider : www.blinkit.net.au (Optus I think)
10. I did the test by putting http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ in the browser and it said Internet explorer cannot display the web page.
11. I am not sharing the connection with any other computers.
12. This is my 1st time at using LW on this notebook.
13. There are only grey bars on the bottom left of the LW screen
14. When I go into the advanced tool option there is nothing written in the box above 'Add A Connection'
15. Security Program: McAfee Total Protection - I have allowed LW full access with this program.
16. I live in Queensland, Australia

I hope all of this info makes sense to someone and can help with my problem.
Thanks, it would be greatly appreciated!

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Lord of the Rings · #3 (**permalink**) March 26th, 2010

Have you tried these tips yet?

http://www.gnutellaforums.com/connec...t-connect.html

NKY101 · #4 (**permalink**) March 26th, 2010

I have been ytrying to download Limewire, and I keep getting "This installation is corrupted. Download and install again."
I have tried several times. HELP!

Lord of the Rings · #5 (**permalink**) March 26th, 2010

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Originally Posted by NKY101

I have been ytrying to download Limewire, and I keep getting "This installation is corrupted. Download and install again."
[FONT=Comic Sans MS]]I have tried several times. HELP!

Try this re-installation technique: http://www.gnutellaforums.com/333278-post2.html

Rylee09 · #6 (**permalink**) March 27th, 2010

Yes I have tried that link and given the program permission but it will still not connect.

Rylee09 · #7 (**permalink**) March 27th, 2010

Ok this is driving me insane! I now get 3 green bars on a medium connection for a couple of minutes and then it drops out to nothing. My internet connection is still strong while this is happening. Can anyone give me any pointers please?

redrooster · #8 (**permalink**) June 10th, 2010

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Originally Posted by Rylee09

Ok this is driving me insane! I now get 3 green bars on a medium connection for a couple of minutes and then it drops out to nothing. My internet connection is still strong while this is happening. Can anyone give me any pointers please?

i have the same problem i have blinkit wireless(optus) they have firewalled filesharing sites to stop congestion amongst users? thats what they told me on the phone when i rang them the @&%#$. if anyone knows a way around this please let me know?

Rylee09 · #9 (**permalink**) June 11th, 2010

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Originally Posted by redrooster

i have the same problem i have blinkit wireless(optus) they have firewalled filesharing sites to stop congestion amongst users? thats what they told me on the phone when i rang them the @&%#$. if anyone knows a way around this please let me know?

I have blink too, if anyone knows how to fix this please share?

ukbobboy01 · #10 (**permalink**) June 11th, 2010

Rylee09 & redrooster

If your ISP is "bandwidth shaping" your P2P connection in order to discourage P2P usage then there is only one thing you can really do, find another ISP.

You see, ISPs the world over have been put under pressure by their respective governments (lobbied for by the record and film industry organisations) to either ban or severely restricts their customers' P2P usage.

And, suffice to say, redrooster is probably lucky that they admitted to him that they were blocking P2P communications because most ISP either arbitrarily invoke their Fair Usage Policy (aka FUP) or simply will not admit to supplying you with a restricted service.

There might be a temporary way around your ISPs restrictions but as soon as they find out about your work around they will block you again.

UK Bob