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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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![]() 1. what OS version (eg: Windows 98, XP,OSX, Vista) ? Windows XP 2. What firewalls you have ? I just use the Windows firewall. 3. How much ram ? 256 4. Hard Disk space available ? don't know 5. Connection type (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) ? cable 6.Modem what brand name & model numbers ? motorola sb5101 surfboard cable modem 7.Router brand name & model numbers ? don't have a router 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.? limewire 4.12.11, java 1.6.0_03 10. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider) ? ?? 11. Do this test click here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ should say 'Your test worked!. What happens ? it works, saying 'your test work!' 12. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. no 13. Is this your 1st try at LW, or is this a new problem with an experienced user.? i've had LW for a while now and it worked fine but now when i start i get 3 green bars and the brick in front of the globe, when i do searches, it acts like its working but i never get results 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)" ? yes 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 ? UPnP You can check HERE, IN LimeWire Go, Tools/options/advanced/firewall Config Last edited by topazbaby79; November 10th, 2007 at 09:16 PM. |
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