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Old October 1st, 2008
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Default Unexpected Firewall Problem for long time user

Have run into firewall problem - for the first time with latest LW versions - no other changes other than recommended Java & Windows Upgrades

1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98) If using Windows Vista, please tell us whether you have an Administrator user account. - Windows XP Home SP3
2. What firewalls you have? - Router (see below) & Windows. It doesnt matter whether windows firewall is disabled or not
3. How much ram? 1.0GB
4. Hard Disk space available? - 175GB
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) - Broadband
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? NETGEAR router DG834G 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? (Go to LW's menu Help bar > About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version. _ Click to see Sample image - Version 4.18.8 latest free edition.
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? - Xtra in NZ
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? - it said "your test worked"
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. - small ethernet home network - no recent changes
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. - I have used LW successfully for years - only recent upgrades have run into firewall problem
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? YES
14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled? U PnP enabled
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? AVG Free & NOD 32 - neither have firewall no recent changes to AV setup
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). - New Zealand
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? - Update to latest versions of LW, Java & Windows as suggested by automatic updates. No other changes.
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