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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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![]() Hi, I used to have limewire on my laptop, but then restored it to factory settings. Now it won't work. Previously it worked 1st time without having to change anything. Here are my system details: 1. OS version? Windows XP 2. What firewalls you have? Norton Smart Firewall (Norton Internet Security) 3. How much ram? 1Gb 4. Hard Disk space available? 17 Gb 5. Connection type? Broadband 6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? (eg: Linksys WRT54Gv4) 7. Where are you trying to connect from? House 8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? Limwire: 4.18.8 Java: 1.6.0_11 9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? Tiscali 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. Only another laptop using wireless internet 12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. New problem with experience user 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? UPnP is enabled 15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Norton INternet Security 16. What country are you living in? Sometimes there are ISPs with the same name in more than one country. England 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 restored my laptop back to factory settings, but it previously worked 1st time Please post back, or email me ASAP. Thanks |
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