Connection Problems Solved (READ BEFORE POSTING)
 

It seems that the new download of Limewire has a bug in it where the gnutella.net file is messed up... to fix this you need to replace it with a previous one!

Okay this is very easy to fix,

STEP 1. shut down limewire

STEP 2. DO NOT delete with your preferences folder, instead only delete gnutella.net file from that folder if your having this problem it should only be 1kb in size.

STEP 3. download zSHARE - gnutella.net (this is your new gnutella.net file)

STEP 4. put the new gnutella.net file in your preferences folder (notice it is around 20kb in size)

STEP 5. restart computer, start limewire (if it doesn't connect right away, wait a couple of minutes)

let me know if this fixes the problem.

People need to know where to find their preferences folder...so that they can relpace their gnutella.net (many people don't even know that it exists, let alone what it's called or how to find it:p).

XP users using the newer versions of LW (more recent than 4.9.34) should look for their preferences folder in C:\Documents and Settings\your username\Application Data\LimeWire. XP users who are still using much older versions of LW (older than 4.9.34) should look for their preferences folder in C:\Documents and Settings\your username\.limewire

Vista users should find their preferences folder here: C:\Users\your username\AppData\Roaming\LimeWire
And more info about how to find the folder here http://www.gnutellaforums.com/genera...der-vista.html

Both XP & Vista users will need to show hidden files & folders in order to be able to find a preferences folder in the new location (for LW versions newer than 4.9.34). XP users can do this by going to Control Panel > Folder Options > click on the View tab > check the radio button to show hidden files & folders > apply > ok. Vista users, see the Vista pref folder link above.

It worked!! I deleted the 1kb versions of gnutella.net from each user preferences folder and replaced one with the 20kb version. I had already tried removing and reloading several times and even contacted my ISP. thanks...

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I Do Not Know How To Get To Preferences. Please Help----- Bryan

connect trouble?
 

Replace the gnutella folder worked for me. I recovered changed java changed L W , tried everything. Opened ports changed to manual config made lw use the port i specified, called isp over my cable modem. watching this site for a week tried it all, change the g nut folder reboot!! X P home 2 gig ram sp2 pack all updates 512 vid card p4 3.2, 800 fsb

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I NAVE XP AND DO NOT KNOW GET THE GNUTELLA FOLDER TO PREFERENCES

go to c doc and settings your name or pc name app data then open lw folder delete gnut d/l old gnut folder paste to that directory

I already deleted my preference folder, and loading limewire isn't returning it. Anything I can do? I've been :shoot: myself trying stuff to fix mine. The start-up square comes up, and I get an error message:


"LimeWire was unable to initialize and start. This is usually due to a firewall program blocking LimeWire access to the internet or loop-back connections in the local machine. Please allow LimeWire access to the internet and restart LimeWire."

I am not completely connecting to LimeWire. I can still download files but my LimeWire player does not work and my status bar only says LimeWire enabling. How can I fix this? I can't find my preferences folder for lime wire and have tried to find it using the ways shown but do not see a preferences folder. HELP

worked for me took a few minutes but worked I cant believe how many people don't know how to get to there directory folders it just amazes me. its your computer don't be afraid of it and learn how to use it

is this only if you have one connection bar

It Worked
 

I tired everything else that i can think off. adding ports and everything else.

it was like it was capped at fair connection. Just slow enough that i wouldn't search anything.

I followed these steps and restarted the comp and then line wire.

went from fair connection to Turbo-charged connection.

Thanks this solved my problem.

Irratic connection
 

Most of the time, when I open the Limewire application, connection is no problem. However, occassionally, it will not connect to the Gnutella network and I cannot search or download. I have not correlated this failure to any other factors nor have I figured out how to force a connection when this happens. Sometimes rebooting the computer solves the problem, but not always. Any suggestions?
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i replaced the folder like you said there still must be something i am missing. i did everything step by step

Go through the tips in the thread below, just go slowly. If you're sure that you've done things correctly, post with your system details.
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/connec...t-connect.html

it said to delete the file not the whole folder.

Well I replaced the gnutella file as advised, and all works fine now (finally)
Anyone have any ideas why this wouldn't have been included in an update?

The message is
 

I'm at work right now so can't fix the problem. The message I'm getting at home when I try to do a search (downloaded Limewire yesterday) is "Limewire is currently connecting to the network. Your search may not return many results until you are fully connected to the network" - it doesn't get any results.

I tried the fix suggested but it didn't work - however, I may not have fully deleted limewire.

Am I looking at the right forum topic? Just wanted to make sure before I attempt the fix again. I'm a Vista user.

Many thanks

Help someone! Please im like totally begging here!
 

Okay so . . .
Im trying to follow those steps to fix my limewire but like a dumbass i cant find my LW folder or
this thing.
C:/Documents And Settings/your_username/.limewire
ugh.


i need help.
please help!!!!

Mexx, see whether looking in that other location helps!

babyguli, if you're still confused have a look at this thread below (click on the blue link) & see whether that helps.
If LW Will Not Connect

I got the proper file it was in another folder and not in the one that I was looking at before. Thanks for your help

I think you will find a preferences folder for each user. There were three copies on my WinXP computer. Be sure to get the gnutella.net files fixed for each user. See November 23 post from Birdy quoted here below and post that pointed me in the right direction from Arpanet also quoted here below.

Birdy
>>>>People need to know where to find their preferences folder...so that they can >>>>replace their gnutella.net (many people don't even know that it exists, let alone >>>>what it's called or how to find ithttp://www.gnutellaforums.com/connec...ies/tongue.gif).

>>>>XP users using the newer versions of LW (more recent than 4.9.34) should look >>>>for their preferences folder in C:\Documents and Settings\your >>>>username\Application Data\LimeWire. XP users who are still using much older >>>>versions of LW (older than 4.9.34) should look for their preferences folder in >>>>C:\Documents and Settings\your username\.limewire

>>>>Vista users should find their preferences folder here: C:\Users\your >>>>username\AppData\Roaming\LimeWire

>>>>And more info about how to find the folder here LimeWire Pref Folder in Vista

>>>>Both XP & Vista users will need to show hidden files & folders in order to be able >>>>to find a preferences folder in the new location (for LW versions newer than >>>>4.9.34). XP users can do this by going to Control Panel > Folder Options > click >>>>on the View tab > check the radio button to show hidden files & folders > apply >>>> > ok. Vista users, see the Vista pref folder link above.

Originally Posted by Arpanet http://www.gnutellaforums.com/connec...s/viewpost.gif
It seems that the new download of Limewire has a bug in it where the gnutella.net file is messed up... to fix this you need to replace it with a previous one!

Okay this is very easy to fix,

STEP 1. shut down limewire

STEP 2. DO NOT delete with your preferences folder, instead only delete gnutella.net file from that folder if your having this problem it should only be 1kb in size.

STEP 3. download zSHARE - gnutella.net (this is your new gnutella.net file)

STEP 4. put the new gnutella.net file in your preferences folder (notice it is around 20kb in size)

STEP 5. restart computer, start limewire (if it doesn't connect right away, wait a couple of minutes)

let me know if this fixes the problem.



I had removed and reinstalled Limewire several times but I knew I wasn't removing everything because most of my preferences were already set for me when I installed a new copy of Limewire.


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