Ok, Ive been using limewire for a long time and I got a virus last year. I got my computer fixed and now I want limewire back. I downloaded it and all that good stuff but now it wont connect, it said my internet connection had a firewall. I configured my computer to allow Limewire through and it still wont connect. I completely turned off my firewall and it STILL wont connect. Could someone tell me what to do or something Im doing or did wrong please? thanks


1. OS version? XP
2. What firewalls you have? no clue
3. How much ram? uhhhhh
4. Hard Disk space available? hmm.....
5. Connection type? DSL broadband
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? bellsouth dunno the rest of that stuff
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.)? my room @ home
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help>About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version. LW 4.14.12 and Java 1.6.0_03
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? Bellsouth
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? it said "Your test worked" in back letters in the upper left corner and a all white screen
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? yes my dad's
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. a new problem w/ a experienced user
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? Yes thats my problem, I cant get it to go away!
14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled?
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? none that I know of
16. What country are you living in? U.S.

Queeny08.
Try replacing/deleting yr gnutella.net file from your limewire folder. To do this first you must show all your files (including hidden files) like this:
(XP SP2)
[1] Open windows explorer:- select Tools à Folder Options à View à Show hidden files and folders.[2] In windows explorer look for the Limewire Folder – go here:- c:\documents and settings\username\applications data\LimeWire
(or)
c:\documents and settings\username\limewire
[3] Ensure that limewire is completely off (check yr system tray bottom right-ensure that the LW icon is not there--if it is exit from it)
now open the .limewire folder and look for and delete the gnutella.net file




[4] Now download a new version of (gnutella.net)and save it to your desktop -
[5] Drag the new gnutella.net file from your desktop into the limewire folder.
[6] Close the LW Folder and start up Limewire


If this doesn't fix yr problem pse read the stcky thread (If LW will not connect) at the top of page one and work yr way through the fixes.

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Limewire links: (If LW 5 will not connect) (If LW 4 will not connect)(system details) (LW Clean Reinstallation Instructions) (setting up your firewall to accept LW)

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