Firewall stopping me from downloading

[pishtico]

Hi Folks,
I seem to have a firewall blocking my attempts to download songs.
In the bottom left hand corner the world is covered by a wall.
Can you tell me how to get rid of this please.

[Lord of the Rings]

How many green bars do you see?

If you only see one green bar, then it's a connection problem.

Need more details: System details - help us to help you (click on blue link)

[bdahrens]

i only see one green bar! What do i do now? Limewire usually works for me but every once in a while it won't do anything. I usually have to wait a couple of days for it to work again.

[pishtico]

1. Windows xp home version 2002
2. norton anti virus 09 untill middle of feb 09
3. 2 gb ram memory
4. 99 gb ram ( don't know how to find it)
5. BT broadband
6. soft v90 data fax modem
7. connecting from home
8. limewire 4 16.7
9. I don't know who my internet provider is. Might be BT
10. yes it says "your test works" the rest of the page is blank
11. not sharing connection with anybody or any other PC
12. my first problem with lime wire
13. i see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon
14. don't know what your asking ,sorry
15. Norton firewall
16. UK
17. i have uninstalled Java and installed Java offline (don't ask me why !!!)
I tried to install the new Java formatt but it would not let me

furthermore i have to change my date and time every day(well these past few days anyway.)
Please help me,I know there's something pretty seriously wrong with this PC and i really can't afford right now to send it off to my regular PC wizard.

Regards
Pete Mac

[Sindi26]

I' don't know if I'm doing this right!! But I have never had a problem with Limewire in the past, but now I also have a brick wall in front of my icon and cannot connect..My firewall is turned off, I have Windows Vista and am using adminstrative account. I am using 4.18.8 version. I have cable interenet connection. I have tried un installing and re in stalling to no avail!! HELP I need my music!

[Lord of the Rings]

Originally Posted by pishtico

1. Windows xp home version 2002
2. norton anti virus 09 untill middle of feb 09
5. BT broadband
6. soft v90 data fax modem
7. connecting from home
8. limewire 4 16.7
9. I don't know who my internet provider is. Might be BT
10. yes it says "your test works" the rest of the page is blank
12. my first problem with lime wire
13. i see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon
15. Norton firewall
16. UK

furthermore i have to change my date and time every day(well these past few days anyway.)
Please help me,I know there's something pretty seriously wrong with this PC and i really can't afford right now to send it off to my regular PC wizard.

Make sure XP firewall is turned off. Norton & XP firewalls clash with each other causing strange problems & also results in less security, not more. o to the control panel, double click on Windows Firewall, check the disable box.

Originally Posted by pishtico

6. soft v90 data fax modem

Is that a 'Dial up' modem? (ie: max ability of 56 kbps) Dial up is never easy & connecting can be slow. Oh hold on ... you are on a broadband plan right?

BT from memory have security settings. Double-check them.

Originally Posted by pishtico

..there's something pretty seriously wrong with this PC.

Might be related to your connection problems too.

Try each of the suggestions here http://www.gnutellaforums.com/connec...t-connect.html as sometimes one or a combination of these fixes problems with connections.

[Lord of the Rings]

Originally Posted by bdahrens

i only see one green bar! What do i do now? Limewire usually works for me but every once in a while it won't do anything. I usually have to wait a couple of days for it to work again.

Originally Posted by Sindi26

I' don't know if I'm doing this right!! But I have never had a problem with Limewire in the past, but now I also have a brick wall in front of my icon and cannot connect..My firewall is turned off, I have Windows Vista and am using adminstrative account. I am using 4.18.8 version. I have cable interenet connection. I have tried un installing and re in stalling to no avail!! HELP I need my music!

If these suggestions don't work for you http://www.gnutellaforums.com/connec...t-connect.html then please supply these details: System details - help us to help you (click on blue link).

Please make sure you have only one software firewall running, and make a firewall rule allowing LimeWire full access. User Cant Connect - LimeWire

[pishtico]

I really appreciate your help LOTR.

Many thanks

I will try your tips now.

[nathanmedcalf24]

i cant believe it has actually worked, for those who are having trouble make sure all programs of lime wire are not in use as this was my first problem!

[nathanmedcalf24]

thanku for ure help LOTR!!!! AMAZING