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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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Old November 18th, 2007
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Default Help Me...Please...Anyone(trouble connecting)

I just bought a new computer and limewire just doesn't want to connect (stays at one bar) Is it just because of some settings I'm not aware of?
Here's info I found, if need some more plz repost

1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98) Windows XP 2002 version
2. What firewalls you have? 1 - Windows
3. How much ram?
4. Hard Disk space available? yes.. a lot
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) broadband
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? D-Link router
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. latest
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? Bell
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? Worked
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. connection with laptop
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. I'm not a new user
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 yes, my firewall is on
14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled? guess so(?)
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall AVG
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). Canada
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Make sure that LW's being allowed through the Windows firewall.
User Cant Connect - LimeWire

Try reinstalling Java (just in case that's somehow become corrupted). 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.

Next, 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.

If you get stuck with deleting the prefs folder, have a look at this post points 1 - 6.
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/connec...tml#post296950

If LW still won't connect, within LW click on File > disconnect. Wait 5 minutes then File > connect.

If you can find your router on the list here, try port forwarding.
PortForward.com - Free Help Setting up Your Router or Firewall
Don't forget the step of setting up a static IP address, if that's part of the instructions. LW's listening port, port in the 'manual port forward' box & port forwarded within the router setup should all be the same number.

If it still won't connect, there's another fix to try here (also explained in that thread I linked to with points 1 - 6).
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/connec...t-fix-try.html

Last edited by birdy; November 18th, 2007 at 08:55 PM.
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Old November 19th, 2007
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First of all, thank you for your help, birdy.

Now, it still didn't work...here's what I tried:

1- LW is allowed through the Windows Firewall
2- Reinstalled Java
3- Deleted the folder in apllication data
4- Router is not on list

I'll try some other things of my own, and get you updated if something new occurs,
thanks again,
maxp_12
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Try replacing the gnutella.net file. See here, point 7 onwards.
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/connec...tml#post296950

Or here (post #8).
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/connec...t-fix-try.html
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