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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.
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Old June 26th, 2008
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Default Trouble Connecting.. Starting Connection

HI there,

I am having trouble connecting to lm.. I always get the stupid starting connection. I always have been able to connect before... my info is below:

1. OS version? Windows XP

2. What firewalls you have? I have no idea.

3. How much ram? 145 GB

4. Hard Disk space available? 125 GB

5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) High Speed

6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? Dlink Ethernet Broadband router

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? 4.18.3

9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? Local Company

10. Do this simple test for us. Using your browser go here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/
"It says your test worked"

11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? no

12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. New problem.. I used it a million times before..

13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? _ There is a brick in front of the world picture.

14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled? I have no idea

15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall
Mcafee

16. What country are you living in? Canada
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Old June 26th, 2008
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Anyone??
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Old June 27th, 2008
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Anyone??
In Limewire Links (below) click on (If LW will not connect) and go through these fixes -- let us know how you get on.
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Limewire links: (If LW 5 will not connect) (If LW 4 will not connect)(system details) (LW Clean Reinstallation Instructions) (setting up your firewall to accept LW)

LW links are changed at times to match the current problems.
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