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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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![]() The only thing LW does when when I connect to it is sit there with 1 green bar, the rest red saying " Starting Connection ". That's It. 1. OS version? Windows Vista 2. What firewalls you have? McAfee 3. How much ram? 1GB 4. Hard Disk space available? 265GB 5. Connection type? Broadband 6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? Realtek Wireless Modem 7. Where are you trying to connect from Both School and Home 8. What version of LimeWire? (LW) 4.18.8 & Java?1.6.0_01 9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? AOL 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? The server at www3.limewire.com is taking too long to respond. 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 with new computer. 13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? Yes Yes_ 14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled? Port Forwarding 15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? McAfee 16. What country are you living in? USA 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? No |
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