Cannot search
 

This recently happened, I upgraded to the current version and the problem persisted. I can open limewire, and the application runs fine, but when I try to search, anything, I've tried many "high result" searches like: "***" "Bob" "b" "lol" "sex", nothing comes up with results, I've looked through the self help stuff in the Limewire wiki and yet nothing seems to help, is there anyone out there who can aid me in my plight?

Recently there's been a problem with people not providing enough details about their setup - despite being asked again & again.

So let's make it easy for everyone...the details that we need if we're going to be able to help with complex problems are:


1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98) If using Windows Vista, please tell us whether you have an Administrator user account.
2. What firewalls you have?
3. How much ram?
4. Hard Disk space available?
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.)
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers?
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.)?
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help>About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version.
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)?
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?
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up.
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced 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
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)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall
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).

These are all contained within the sticky Connection problems? Check here first! but possibly some people are getting a bit confused or lost when we direct them to this sticky & ask them to provide their details.

This information can be vital
For instance, some ISPs are known for blocking p2p/throttling bandwidth, some connection devices are known for being unreliable in certain situations.

So please, help us to help you & provide as much info as you can.
If you're new to LW or new to computers & aren't sure how to answer some questions, or don't know what an ISP or router is - just say so. Nobody's going to yell at you
Even if you can't answer all the questions in one go...don't worry. Do the best you can & we'll take it from there.

1. XP home
2. Macaffee
3. 512
4. 9.11 GB
5. DSL
6. Modem/router Westell Model: e90-610015-06
7. appartment complex
8. Limewire version 4.16.6 Java: 1.6.0_02
9. Verizon
10.Test worked
11. no
12. New problem, I've used limewire for about 2 years now and up until now it's worked fine
13. Yes
14.It is a combination Modem/router from verizon "are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled?" Dont know what that means.
15. I am using a firewall and anti virus from Macafee
16. USA I use Verizon DSL, I live in Florida if that helps any.

Any help you can give me will be much apritiated, I have tried all the trouble shooting techniques The wiki suggested, added the program and ports to both the windows firewall and Macaffe's firewall, still no results. I cannot even find things to download, I try searching and NOTHING comes up.

I hope the information provided aids you in understanding my problem.

im going thru the same problem. the old and free version of LW worked. now that I upgraded to Pro and shelled out the dough, I cant get a connection. I am a retard but I would imagine that if the old version managed to work on this particular set up I have going, then the new version should work as well. Maybe even better! Right? no? ok then. I'll go check for all that info.