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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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![]() I have no trouble opening limewire, however the "connecting" icon down the bottom of the page, just doesn't connect. It was working, then I uninstalled nortons and now I'm having no luck. All my details are below. 1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98) Windows 7 2. What firewalls you have? only windows firewall, limewire is allowed. I have even turned the fire wall off and this still doesn't help. 3. How much ram? 40GB 4. Hard Disk space available? 410 GB 5. Connection type? wireless broadband 6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? not using router 7. Where are you trying to connect from house 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 LW5.4.6 Java 1.6.0_17 9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? Blink (Optus network) 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? _didn't work took me to aol search 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. Have used Limewire before 13. (a) Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface (only for LW 4 users)? _ (b) How many red or green bars do you see at bottom left of LW's screen? (all red or grey or only 1 or 2 green bars means disconnected)_ click here to see LW 5 Sample image, OR click here to see LW 4 Sample image If you're using LW5, there's no firewall icon. In LW go tools > advanced tools...there you'll see whether you're behind a firewall or not. Click on thumbnail to enlarge the image. ![]() No information is listed All grey bars 14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled? N/A 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). Australia. 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? Uninstalled nortons Here's hoping someone can help. ![]() |
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![]() Something is blocking you from connecting. If you could not access the test page in Q.9 then it means something is blocking that port access. Re: AVG, see http://www.gnutellaforums.com/host-c...tml#post347634 Wireless Broadband? Perhaps you can explain a little more about this. ![]() |
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![]() Hello, I have the same issue. I upgraded from Limewire 4.0. It was working fine then all of a sudden it says no internet connection. I don't see any disconnect/connect button as in the other version. How do I reestablish a connection? Thanks Windows Vista |
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![]() First place to start would be here If LW 5 Will Not Connect ![]() |
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![]() Hi I have the exact same problem with all the exact details as TraceP, I still can not figure out a solution, I have uninstalled AVG and have now installed AVAST and still nothing. My Limewire will just not connect it just keeps saying it is "connecting". It appears to be a setting problem however, I've done everything instructed by the "If LW 5 Will Not Connect" and the issue remains. Do you have any other suggestions on how to tackle this problem? This all started after I upgraded my Limewire when I was asked if I would like to, which I did I have the latest version now and soon as I went to download music the connection problem arose. Hope someone can help. System details: 1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98) Windows 7 2. What firewalls you have? only windows firewall, limewire is allowed. I have even turned the fire wall off and this still doesn't help. 3. How much ram? 40GB 4. Hard Disk space available? 286 GB 5. Connection type? wireless broadband 6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? not using router 7. Where are you trying to connect from? house 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 LW5.4.8 Java 1.6.0_17 9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? Blink (Optus network) 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? Will not load (page cannot connect) 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. Have used Limewire before, this is my first problem. 13. (a) Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface (only for LW 4 users)? _ (b) How many red or green bars do you see at bottom left of LW's screen? (all red or grey or only 1 or 2 green bars means disconnected)_ click here to see LW 5 Sample image, OR click here to see LW 4 Sample image If you're using LW5, there's no firewall icon. In LW go tools > advanced tools...there you'll see whether you're behind a firewall or not. No information is listed, All grey bars 14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled? N/A 15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall Avast 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). Australia. 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? Uninstalled AVG, installed Avast instead. Java and LW are up-to-date. Last edited by ash9618; March 6th, 2010 at 09:49 PM. Reason: Added system details |
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![]() Hi well I have deleted my preference folder and changed my listening port I have done everything from the Limewire 5 will not connect page. My current listening port is 65000 I have no idea as in which of these I may be using sorry PeerGuardian2 or Peerblock? Yes I am connecting from the same house as usual No I havent tried reinstalling the older version I cant remember which one it was I asume it would of been which ever one is before Limewire 5 as I always have the latest version. I always try and connect at a suitable time for downloading so I asume if my internet speed is good i should be fine. Yes I am using a USB modem which has always worked fine with my Limewire I have never had a problem in the past only now and nothing seems to work I really just don't no what to do?? Thanks for your help. |
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If you like, you can download 5.4.7 or 5.4.6 from this page: Old Version of LimeWire Download - OldApps.com You may need to delete LW's prefs folder again after installing an older version. |
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