New Version doesn't connect
 

I have been using Limewire with the existing computer, OS, ISP, and all firewall, anti-virus settings. Nothing has changed except I downloaded and installed Limewire V 4.18.3.

Now I can only get one bar in the bottom left corner and there doesn't appear to be any upload/download data exchange. No connection in essence. I'm not sure what to do. I've checked everything I know to make sure no programs are interfering, including the firewall.

Can I go back to the previous version when life with Limewire was good?

Thanks a bunch,

Robert

Computer and program data:

OS version: Windows XP Professional
Firewall: Zone Alarm Pro
Ram: 960
Hard Disk space available: 49g
Connection type: Cable
Modem & router brand name & model numbers: Linsys Wireless router
Connect from: House
LimeWire: 4.18.3
ISP: Time-Warner
Using your browser go here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ The page should say 'Your test worked!'. What happens when you go there?: the test worked
This a new problem with an experienced user.

Try the fixes here: If LW Will Not Connect
Deleting the preferences folder often fixes connection probs that start after upudating LW:)

Perfect! Works fine now. Thanks for the solution.
RK

mine didnt work - cant search because still connecting to network - Its just the settings in limewire tools - options - luckily I had another laptop that does worked and copied them! cant put them all here but ones i changed were - remove tick from show license warning - advanced - set firewall to manual and entered 37294 as port then put setting back to use pnp - proxy = no proxy (empty any proxy address and port to 0 (zero) - network interface = all boxes empty - file *** = dot in always take selected ***.. tick in torrent and magnetic - performance = all 3 boxes ticked
this worked after close limewire and reopen immediately for me
good luck
Dave

ps *** a s s (as in association) this was ver 4.18.3 update
Dave

Problems with connection v4.17 and 4.18
 

Robert

I'm glad to join to LM community. I'm from Mexico city. I had the same problem by using v4.17 past yesterday (June 24) and I decided to download the new v4.18: same result .. nothing. I could not go in to Limewire (bars al time in red color and the globe with the brick wall means firewall is activated). I always worked with the globe an wall in that condition but now the bar never go out from red. I checked the LM setting and were ok (I guess) and also my Norton (by checking Exclusions) but ..... I don't know what's going on. It's funny 'cause if I go connections it seems is working. I think the problem is LM is not able to share the folder.
Regards

solved!
 

Dave
I just replace the gnutella.net file and it works!!
You have only go to docum & settings, username, .limewire, delete the currently gnutella.net file, download a new one by locating in same subfolder (it's very important) and re-connect or re-start!!
These steps were from 'birdy'
Regards

Close LW. Make sure that it’s properly closed by opening Task Manager (ctrl+alt+del) & click on the Processes tab. If there’s a LW process running, end the process.

The link below will take you to a file hosting site where you can download a file named gnutella.net.
zSHARE - gnutella.net
If that link doesn't work, try this other one.
gnutella.net

Download that file & save it to your computer. Remember where you've saved the file to.

If you're using XP, look below.

Go to Control Panel > Folder Options > click on the View tab > put a dot in the circle next to ‘show hidden files and folders’ > apply > ok.

Go to Start > click on My Computer > double click on Documents and Settings > double click on the folder with your username > double click on Application Data. Now look for a folder named LimeWire. This folder named LimeWire is your preferences folder. You need to open the LimeWire folder by double clicking on it.
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/attach...refsfolder.jpg
Once you’ve opened the LimeWire folder, look for a file named gnutella.net (or it may be named gnutella).
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/attach...la.netfile.jpg
Delete that file. Leave the LimeWire folder open.
If there’s no file named gnutella.net or gnutella, don’t panic...you can put one into the folder.

Go & find the gnutella.net file that you downloaded earlier. Copy that gnutella.net file & paste it into the open LimeWire folder.

Close all folders, restart your computer & then start LW.