Internet keeps going down when limewire is opening

codyapotter · #1 (**permalink**) October 19th, 2007

1. OS version? Windows XP home edition service pack 1
2. What firewalls you have? Nortons old one
3. How much ram? 512
4. Hard Disk space available? 15.4
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) dsl
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? belkin wireless g router 2.4Ghz-802.11g (hope that helps)
7. Where are you trying to connect from (home, school, work, etc.)? Home
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? most current of each (downloaded each today)
9. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider)? att
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? is 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. two computers connected to wi fi
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. It has been hapening for a while; every time i click on lime wire i get no bars in the corner and the internet goes down
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? yes

birdy · #2 (**permalink**) October 19th, 2007

Try the tips here: Reduce the drag caused by LW

The Java version that you'll link to from that post is now Java 6 update 3. 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 a lot of people. 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

Make sure that the XP firewall is off & that the Norton firewall's allowing LW.
Is there a model number on the Belkin (maybe something beginning with F, followed by some numbers)?