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Connection Problems Problems getting the LimeWire or WireShare program connecting to the Gnutella network.
(not about connecting to files, that is a Download/Upload Problems section issue.) Please supply system details as described in the forum rules.
Start here Suggestions to help you get connected, * try here first *, then see below (click on 'this' blue link) Did you FORGET something BEFORE you posted? If you post in this section you MUST provide these details: System details - help us to help you (click on 'this' blue link), else do not be surprised if your posting is ignored :) |
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![]() 1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98) If using Windows Vista, please tell us whether you have an Administrator user account. -Vista w/ Administrator's account 2. What firewalls you have? -Windows Defender and McAfee 3. How much ram? -2038mb 4. Hard Disk space available? -38.9gb 5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) -broadband 6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? -?? 7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.)? -school (Central Michigan wireless) 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: 4.16.7, Java: 1.6.0_05 9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? -Central Michigan University 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? -Test worked 11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. -uhh?? 12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. -new problem w/ 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 -yes 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 ![]() -McAfee, Windows Defender 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). -USA LW worked for me up until a couple weeks ago. I do not know what happened, but it won't work now! |
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