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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.
Start here Suggestions to help you get connected, * try here first *, then see below (click on 'this' blue link) Did you FORGET something BEFORE you posted? If you post in this section you MUST provide these details: System details - help us to help you (click on 'this' blue link), else do not be surprised if your posting is ignored :) |
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![]() limewireman25, Make sure that the XP firewall's off. Try reconfiguring your Norton firewall. http://www.gnutellaforums.com/226610-post6.html 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 change 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. Try changing ports. In LW tools > options > advanced > firewall config. Change LW's listening port to 64049 (or try others in the arnge of 49152 - 65535) > apply > ok. What version of Java are you using? Try updating...download the JRE offline installer & remove any other Java versions before you install this one. Java SE Downloads Some people have had problems with the latest Java versions, so it's up to you if you want to try that one or not. I'm using it & it's fine for me. This older version of Java has worked better for some people, so try this if the latest Java gives you trouble. Download the JRE offline installer & remove your current Java before you install this one. Archive: Download Java 2 Platform Standard Edition (J2SE) 5.0 Update 11 What's the model of your 2wire? Did you see the firewall icon before, when LW was connected ok? qtbutterflyprincess, Click on this link & answer the questions. System details - help us to help you katiedoodle, I don't know anything about proxies! Have a read of these threads, something might help. using proxy settings but can't get connected to limewire How do I set a proxy server? Otherwise, give us your system details (click on the 'system details' link & answer those questions). |
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