Won't connect !!!
 

1. OS version? Windows XP Home edition 2005 Service pack 2
2. What firewalls you have? Windows version
3. How much ram? 512 MB
4. Hard Disk space available? 80GB
5. Connection type? Wired
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? Speedtouch 585
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.)? Home
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? LW 4.14.10 & Java 1.6.0_05
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? Rogers
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 Test worked
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? Yes
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. I Have the same problem a couple of days ago !!!
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, Yes i do
14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled? Both
15. What security programs are you using (anti virus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall: Norton System works 2005
16. What country are you living in? Ottawa, Canada

Its weird, this happened a few days ago and everything seemed find after a day when it came back on....How strange could that be.... Speechless

Which option do you have checked within LW's tools > options > advanced > firewall config - manual port forward or UPnP? If you have UPnP checked, check 'manual port forward' > apply > ok. Now restart LW.

When you set up port forwarding for your router, did you use the instructions below & did you set up a static IP address first?
Port Forwarding for the Thomson/Alcatel SpeedTouch 585
You also need to make sure that LW's listening port, port in the 'manual port forward' box & port number forwarded within your router's config are all the same number.

Rogers are known for throttling bandwidth (ie slow p2p download speeds) but not actually blocking p2p. But who knows what they're up to? Try changing ports. In LW tools > options > advanced > firewall config > change LW's port to 65000 (or a port in the range of 49152 - 65535) > apply > ok. If you change ports, you'll also have to change the port number forwarded within your router's config.

You can also try deleting LW''s preferences folder when LW's properly closed (otherwise it's a waste of time). Check the thread below for info about this & also other fixes to try.
If LW Will Not Connect