Firewall? Please Help!

[rudedog]

I was connecting fine to limewire but for some reason now I can't. I shows there is a firewall blocking connection. I always had both the windows firewall and McAfee firewall up and it was never an issue, since
limewire is logged as an exception. I tired updating to the most recent
limewire and java versions but it didn't help. Any advice would be really appreciated.

[crablice]

I've had the same issue and tried all those fixes, too. What is going on?

[skyliner]

Originally Posted by rudedog

I was connecting fine to limewire but for some reason now I can't. I shows there is a firewall blocking connection. I always had both the windows firewall and McAfee firewall up and it was never an issue, since
limewire is logged as an exception. I tired updating to the most recent
limewire and java versions but it didn't help. Any advice would be really appreciated.

Hi,
Try this:- (you must show all hidden files)
[1] Open windows explorer (windows XP SP2) select Tools à select Folder Options à select View à select 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 that it isn't in the system tray-bottom right-if it is click on it and select exit) now open the .limewire folder and look for and delete the gnutella.net file (see image below) If you don't find a gnutella.net file dont panic - go to para [4] and cont.



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

NOTE: If you are using VISTA click on the link below (how to show hidden files in windows vista) -- also you will find the LimeWire folder here:-
C:\Users\your username\AppData\Roaming\LimeWire

If this doesn't fix yr problem:-
Go to Limewire links (below) click on (if LW will not connect) and go through these fixes -- if yr problem still remains after this click on (System details) fill in as much as you can and post here

[nola667]

Skyliner -
Your directions were perfect. I've been having the same connection problems everyone seems to be having with no luck to a fix. But your solution helped me, hopefully it will also help others too.
Thank you so much!

[skyliner]

Originally Posted by nola667

Skyliner -
Your directions were perfect. I've been having the same connection problems everyone seems to be having with no luck to a fix. But your solution helped me, hopefully it will also help others too.
Thank you so much!

not a problem - enjoy

[pixy]

Originally Posted by skyliner

Hi,
Try this:- (you must show all hidden files)
[1] Open windows explorer (windows XP SP2) select Tools à select Folder Options à select View à select 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 that it isn't in the system tray-bottom right-if it is click on it and select exit) now open the .limewire folder and look for and delete the gnutella.net file (see image below) If you don't find a gnutella.net file dont panic - go to para [4] and cont.



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

NOTE: If you are using VISTA click on the link below (how to show hidden files in windows vista) -- also you will find the LimeWire folder here:-
C:\Users\your username\AppData\Roaming\LimeWire

If this doesn't fix yr problem:-
Go to Limewire links (below) click on (if LW will not connect) and go through these fixes -- if yr problem still remains after this click on (System details) fill in as much as you can and post here

thx helped alot

[izzy010]

Hello,

I have the same problem. There is a wall with the globe behind indicating the firewall is blocking a connection. We have never had this problem before and using Limewire for a long time. I tried your suggestion but still having the same problem. All the firewalls on my computer are disabled.

Any others suggestions?

Thanks in advance.

[izzy010]

Hi,

Ok - forget my last post. Its fixed now - because I tried so many things to get it working - I reset everything back to 'default settings'. Now combined with the suggestion above (replace gnutella file). It works -- I 'm happy!

Thanks.

[susanbarranca]

tried all that and still cannot connect anymore suggestions?

[skyliner]

Originally Posted by susanbarranca

tried all that and still cannot connect anymore suggestions?

check this link out in Limewire links (below) (If LW will not connect) and go through these fixes if this doesnt work have a look at this link
(finally connected) and check yr LW settings -- otherwise click on (system details) and fill in as much as you can and post here