Hello guys, I normally dont post on forums, but Im desperate. Ive been using limewire for a long time now, (years) and last month is stopped connecting, Ive searched for a solution for the past couple weeks, trying everything, to no avail. Please help!

Heres what im working with:

1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98) If using Windows Vista, please tell us whether you have an Administrator user account. Vista, no Admin user Account.
2. What firewalls you have? Im not using an anti virus service, I have the windows firewall, but Ive created exceptions for Limewire
3. How much ram? 50 GB
4. Hard Disk space available? 7 gb
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) Ethernet cable plugged into wall
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? N/A
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.)? Appt Complex
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. Limewire version 4.18.8 Java 1.6.0_11
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? [B*******er Communications[/B] -> Charter
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? Problem Loading Page
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 prob. been using it for years
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? Yes_ click here to see Sample image
14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled?
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall
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). 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


ANybody have any ideas whats wrong??

If the port 6436 test doesn't work, it can point to interference from an ISP.

Some people have had trouble with Charter limiting download speed & also blocking ports. A Google search should bring up some info

Just check with whoever's in charge of the appartment's internet & make sure that they haven't made any changes that could block ports.

Try changing ports first. In LW go tools > options > advanced > firewall. Change LW's listening port to 65000 (you can also try other ports in the range of 49152 - 65535) > apply > ok. Restart LW & see whether it connects.

If that doesn't work, delete LW's preferences folder. There are instructions for that & other fixes to try within this thread: If LW Will Not Connect

If you're using p2p apps (like LW) it's a really good idea to have some antivirus protection... there are so many infected files being shared. Even if you're an experienced user, there are new threats popping up all the time. My advice would be to find a good AV & use it to scan every downloaded file, before you open it.
This post has links to some free security programs, just in case you're interested: http://www.gnutellaforums.com/330543-post11.html