only get 1 bar

[slayer333+333]

i have avast anti virus
firewall is off
and i only get one bar and yesterday i got all five







HELP!!!!1

[birdy]

Try this first: 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.
In case you're using Vista: http://www.gnutellaforums.com/genera...der-vista.html

Some people have had connection problems with some Java versions. You can either try updating to the latest version here (I have this one & LW's working fine): Java SE Downloads
or try this older version, which has worked well for lots of people: Archive: Download Java 2 Platform Standard Edition (J2SE) 5.0 Update 11
Whichever Java version you use, download the JRE offline installer & remove any other Java versions before installing another one.

If that doesn't help, please give us your details.
System details - help us to help you -> Provide these details when you post!!!

[slayer333+333]

wheres that folder?

[birdy]

Click on the blue 'Fixes for LimeWire' link & you'll see info about finding the folder. Or, if you're using Vista, click on the 'Prefs folder in Vista' link.

Remember that the folder's hidden by default, so you'll have to show hidden files & folders to see it. That info's in the links as well.

[slayer333+333]

looks like lot of us are getting the problem do u know why?

[slayer333+333]

OS version? (eg: Windows 98) windows xp
2. What firewalls you have? windows firewall off
3. How much ram? 512-1000
4. Hard Disk space available? i have 43 gigz left
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) wireless bradband
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers?linksys
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.)?house
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help>About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version.all up to date
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)?prodigy
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? intrent canot displayy page
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up.no
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user.i have lots of issues with LW and mostly worked them out alone except this
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? _ click here to see Sample image yup event thought its off
14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled? What???
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall avast
16. What country are you living in? Sometimes there are ISPs with the same name in more than one country (eg Clearwire in the USA & also in Ireland).Mexico, monterrey theres no law or progibition against LW in here and works in my dads comp...

[birdy]

Has LW just suddenly stopped connecting (you said you had issues with LW so I need to know whether you've had on & off connection issues or if this connection problem is a new issue)?? Was it working a couple of days ago?

Did you delete the preferences folder? If you did that properly, all of your setings within LW's options would've changed...did those settings change?

[tabbydahl]

BIRDY!!


I am having the SAME problem. I deleted the preferences folder, and tried everything.... I think it is a bellsouth firewall.. CAN YOU PLEASE HELP ME???

[birdy]

Try the advice in this thread. Read the whole thread first, then go back to the start & try the fixes.
all of a sudden will not connect

[tabbydahl]

Okay. i have tried deleting the preferences folder, but i don't think i'm doing it right. everytime i try, it like re-installs limewire. everything starts over.. i have the last version of java. i did that tooo... i tried the thing where you change it to windows 2000, i have tried eveything....