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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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![]() Hi I have red bars saying that its conecting but hasn't done anything yet. When i try to search a message comes up saying "Limewire is currently connecting to the network. Your search may not return many results until you are fully connected to the network" 1. what OS version (eg: Windows 98, XP,OSX, Vista) ? Vista 2. What firewalls you have ? PC Tools Firewall Plus - LW added to exceptions 3. How much ram ? ? 4. Hard Disk space available ? ? 5. Connection type (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) ? Cable 6.Modem what brand name & model numbers ? wireless, motorola 7.Router brand name & model numbers ? 8. Where are you trying to connect from (house, apartment complex, school, student accommodation, work, etc.) ? House 9. What version,LimeWire & Java, are you using. Go to L/W's Help/About L/W, THIS show both LW & Java version.? LW 4.14.10 Java 1.6.0 10. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider) ? Telstra 11. Do this test click here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ should say 'Your test worked!. What happens ? Your test worked 12. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. 13. Is this your 1st try at LW, or is this a new problem with an experienced user.? new prob 14. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface ? YES 15. Have you given full permissions for LimeWire to pass through your Firewall ?yes 16. XP users, Please state XP firewall on or off.?on 17. In Start & remove Programs, Is this update Installed, "Security Update for Windows XP (KB931261)" ? If Windows Updates are not seen, Tick the box at top of page, (show updates) 18. Are you using Manual Port faward in LimeWire OR UPnP ? ? Hope ive given enough info, please help!!!!!! |
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