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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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![]() Hey all. I've got a little problem that you guys may help me with. You see, i have reinstalled my computer for everything and need to get Limewire back on track. So i downloaded it and hoped to download some music. But it won't Connect. There is only 1 green bar and when i tjeck on the "connection" bar there is no hosts. 1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98) If using Windows Vista, please tell us whether you have an Administrator user account. I use a Windows XP edition 2. What firewalls you have? Norton Internet Security & Windows Firewall 5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) Broadband 6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? I use a Router and i got a Netgear WG111v2 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 LimeWire 4.18.8 Java 1.5.0 9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? I Guess TDC 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. I Share my connection with 2 computers 12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. I have used Limewire in like 5 years without this kind of trouble, it is because i started on a new, with my computer and deleted the whole thing. I think i didn't have Norton there aswell. 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 i have a Brick Wall 14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled? My Router is set up in my Livingroom, it is about 16feet from my adapter. Don't know what UPnP is. 15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall ![]() Norton Internet Security. 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). Denmark 17. Has anything in your setup changed recently? Have you updated your version of LW or Java? Have you added any new software or new hardware? Have you updated any software? Have you moved house, changed internet plan or ISP etc etc? I have Deleted my whole computer for all and started on a fresh new beginning. |
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![]() First things first, disable your XP firewall. ![]() (Go to the control panel, double click on Windows Firewall, check the disable box.) Then take a look thru these suggestions: http://www.gnutellaforums.com/connec...t-connect.html ![]() |
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