Limewire unable to initialize and start!!! XD

[Asian1]

ive just installed the latest version of LW and now everytime i try to open it i get the message:

'Limewire unable to initialize and start. This is usually doe to a Firewall program blocking Limewire's acces to the internet or loopback connections on the local machine. Please allow Limewire to acces the internet and restart Limewire.'

i have no idea what this means. my firewall is off and even if it wasnt Limewire is on my Exceptions list. so im at a loss as to what to do.
please help!

p.s. if it helps, my computer is a Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 2002

[wondering why]

Could you supply these details please...
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/connec...-you-post.html

[Asian1]

1. OS version? Windows XP Home Edition Version 2002 Service Pack 2

2. What firewalls you have? Windows Firewall

3. How much ram? where do i find this info?

4. Hard Disk space available? 13731 MB

5. Connection type? DSL

6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? not sure

7. Where are you trying to connect from? house

8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? LW 4.14.10 and idk about Java i cant get LW to start! XD

9. Who is your ISP? AT&T Yahoo!

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 says 'Your test worked!'

11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. i dont think so

12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. new problem with a user who knows nothing

13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface?
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/attach...1&d=1158099342
i dont know, i cant get LW to start.

14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled? i dont know

15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall LW is on the list of my Firewall so that it lets LW through.

16. What country are you living in? U.S.A.


sry i didnt know alot of the info, i hope this helps.

[wondering why]

Try these fixes...
Try uninstalling all versions of Java from the add/remove programs and then re-install the JRE 5.11 offline version....
Archive: Download Java 2 Platform Standard Edition (J2SE) 5.0 Update 11


If that does not help with your problem try deleting your preference folder/s...This will reset your configurations back to default and get rid of any corruption that may of happened...
Fixes for Limewire when LW isn't operating as it should

[ukbobboy01]

Asian1

You probably don't know this but your modem-router has a built-in firewall and it is this "built-in firewall" that LimeWire is reacting to.

What this means is that you will have to port-forward your modem-router in order to get LimeWire to work normally. OK, so you will have to get your modem-router's model number because that is the only way you can be directed to the proper instructions to solve your problem.


UK Bob

[Asian1]

what do i do once i have my router's model number? where would i find the instructions?

[ukbobboy01]

Asian1

You asked:

what do i do once i have my router's model number, where would i find the instructions?

If you click on the URL below you will be on the website withe the "port forwarding" instructions.

PortForward.com - Free Help Setting up Your Router or Firewall

However, you will see that this site has instructions for loads of routers and modems, that is why you need your router's (or modem/router's) model number so that you can choose the correct instructions.

Good Luck.



UK Bob.

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