I can't download any songs off Limewire, because the firewall is up. I tried changing the settings on my computer, but it didn't do anything? Help.

Is LW connected (all green/blue connection bars)? If LW's connected, do you see search results when you do a search? If you see search results - what happens when you click 'download'? If files don't move into the download pane below the search results, try this advice: Cant download at all - nothing happens when I click download (click on link)


If LW's connected but you don't see any search results:
1. In LW go tools > options > searching > basic & check whether the 'show license warning' box is ticked. If it's ticked , untick it > Apply > ok...see if that makes any difference.

2. Problems with the search

3. Delete LW's preferences folder when LW's properly closed. See point 3 here & also point 2 if you've used older versions of LW in the past (there could be a folder in either location).
Fixes for LimeWire
This will change all of your settings within LW's options, you'll have to go back through afterwards & reset things to the way you like them.
Vista users: LimeWire Pref Folder in Vista


If LW's not connected, try the fixes in the thread below. If nothing there helps, post back with your system details.
If LW Will Not Connect