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Limewire Thinks I Have A Firewall

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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July 5th, 2008

skyliner

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Originally Posted by limewirenewbie

After having LW pro, ive had no problems in the past until now. I allowed exceptions in both my computer's built in firewall and in norton's firewall. It still thinks there is a firewall. I also just updated LW to the latest version but the problem still stands.

As you have updated your version of LW you have to reconfigure your nortons firewall. Go to this link (Limewire & Norton Internet Security 2007) scroll down to post #2 @ #3 -- follow the instructions by shanah16. -- reboot your computer now try and connect to LW

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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)

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