`Firewall` Help Needed!
 

Hey, guys! I`m a computing retard so please be kind. Query:

At random points during downloads (specifically with video downloads) I get a pop-up message telling me that I can`t receive the file because either I have no connection to the internet (which is not the case), or a `firewall` is blocking me and denying me access.

I`ve heard of the term `firewall` before but still am not sure entirely what it is. Anway, how can I disable these in order to get files? It keeps happening. And during nearly all of my downloads I see an animated brick wall surrounded by fire indicating what I assume to be a firewall blocking that download.

Any help would be much appreciated. And sorry if I have no idea what I`m talking about or this have been covered a million times. I checked the FAQ`s but no dice.

Cheers!

Hi fiend have you looked via the Stickys ?
here is one someone else asked might help..
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showth...rewall+problem

TenaciousMe,
Have you configured your firewall to allow LW access??

http://www.limewire.com/english/content/firewalls.shtml

* Make sure you're not running 2 firewalls, they'll interfere with each other;)

yea......same thing is happening to me except i have no firewall at all and it says i am not fully connected to the network...whats up with that? i download at 0kbps...wtf

Nothing Works
 

I linked to the Firewall info. and then tried the LimeWire Advanced settings to configure the Firewall settings. It won`t let me. There is a little gray flag icon beside the link. I don`t know what that means.

Adding to the confusion is the fact that I`m using Windows ME, not XP, which nobody seems to produce troubleshooting solutions for. This, coupled with the fact that I`m in Tokyo using a JAPANESE version of ME, is making me quite insane. Downloads are taking forver.

I have a high speed connection. What gives?

Can anyone help?

You need help from the gurus;)

You could try using search (top right, between faq and home). This'll let you look at old threads. Try to make your search as specific as possible. You might find a few things that help...

Good luck!