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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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![]() OMG, I can not get this limewire to connect!! It tells me that I have a firewall that is blocking it, but I have done ALLLLLL that it said to do and even tried to get the last version and it still will not let me do anything. I have already lost ALL of my songs that I did have! I have been working with this thing for over 3 hours and still I can't get anywhere. Anyone Help Please, Thanks |
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![]() Could you supply your system details please.... http://www.gnutellaforums.com/connec...-you-post.html
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![]() 1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98) If using Windows Vista, please tell us whether you have an Administrator user account. I use Vista 2. What firewalls you have? none blocking LW, but I use McAfee 3. How much ram? I don't know how to find this 4. Hard Disk space available? 39.1 GB out of 99.7 GB 5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.): cable 6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers?: Modem:RCA- DCM 235, router: Linskys WRT54G V8 7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.)?: house 8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help bar > About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version. _ Click to see Sample image: LW: 4.18.6 PRO, JAVA: 1.60-oem 9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)?: Comcast 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?: 'Your test worked!' 11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up.: No 12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user.:New problem, existing 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?: I don't know 15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall ![]() 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 CAN SOMEONE HELP PLEASE!!! THANK YOU! |
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![]() brit3185 because you are an existing user with a new problem I would try the tips in this sticky, especially the preference folder fix.... ![]() http://www.gnutellaforums.com/connec...t-connect.html
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