Can't Download movies (please help!)
 

I've been using limewire for years and have only had this problem once a few years ago.

I can't download ANY movies - no matter what movie it is, how many sources.. NOTHING will download!!

Please help. :)

i have that problem at times you see them on the browse list butwhen you download them you get nothing how can you get aroundthat

it's sooo annoying when it happens to me every time. I wish I knew how to fix it..

Can you download other files (eg music)? If other files download, chances are that you're seeing fake movie files. These will sit connecting for ages & then get stuck needing more sources forever. Is that what's happening? In that case, always check a movie before download with Bitzi. If the file's been rated, you'll get some idea of content & quality. If a file has lots of sources, but no Bitzi rating...chances are it's a fake.

Check out these threads for more info & tips (including Bitzi info).
Fake files showing up in search results
How to find music (tips for video, too)

Ive tried. None of it works.. I don't get this! ahh.

hello , this is my first time on this forum and i am having the same problem as you guys and girls. Cannot download any movies they just sit there and do absolutely nothing. Has anyone got any ideas on how to fix this problem?

I tried Bitzi and it's no point. It come up with Unknown Bitprint. Does this mean it's a fake? Also someone said that I should wait for an entry to come on Bitzi but what's the point in waiting. It's so annoying.

USE BITZI LOOKUP
when you see a file in search eg.. avi,mpg,mpeg you want
Right click/advanced/look up file with BITZI, if its not reported on leave it, till it is,
Now music, is not so easy,
The Newer they are, the more careful you must be.
The Spam company's are putting swarms of fakes on the network,
Take note of size, Songs less than 2000kb with 128kb bit rate, must be less than two minuets.
THINK!!, how long is the song I'm looking for ?
so what size SHOULD it be,
If it dos'nt have a bitrate! LEAVE it,
Scan every File before OPENING them
Don't D/L exe,rar,zip,or wma files. I am expert at using LimeWire & I don't touch them they are 99.9% viruses.
We only use these for testing anti virus programs.

If Bitzi doesn't have it, it is most likely fake. It might not be, if it was just introduced to the network. You can preview the file after it hits 10%, but you might be wasting your time.

But, if a file has a lot of hosts, and you can't get it to download...it's definitely a fake file.

I've downloaded a lot of files without checking Bitzi first. I have a high speed connection and can download ten movies at a time...it's not that big of a deal if I download a fake file. I know that they're all over the network and I'm not surprised. You shouldn't be, either.

Hope this helps :PEACE:

Dan

firewall problem
 

on both my limewire and frost it shows the globe and the brick wall. ive tried the exemptions firsst, nothing, now i have norton and xp firewalls disabled. still have the brickwall. now i can download audio left and right all day long. but i have problems getting movies. and kind of movie file. small or large. my only thought is its something to do with my router. but i cant figure out how to make an exemption for it. if anyone can help me or give me some guidance it be much appreciated. this surely can be the only thing. ive tried the bitzi thing and also installed the proper java.
if needed to know im running xp, 512 memory, 75g harddrive, at&t router part #2701HG-B

thanks if anyone can help

System details - help us to help you Please.

Recently there's been a problem with people not providing enough details about their setup - despite being asked again & again.
So let's make it easy for everyone...the details that we need if we're going to be able to help with complex problems are:

Cut n paste Just these Questions,put your answers in bold text Thank You.

1. what OS version (eg: Windows 98, XP,OSX, Vista) ?
2. What firewalls you have ?
3. How much ram ?
4. Hard Disk space available ?
5. Connection type (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) ?
6.Modem what brand name & model numbers ?
7.Router brand name & model numbers ?
8. Where are you trying to connect from (house, apartment complex, school, student accommodation, work, etc.) ?
9. What version,LimeWire & Java, are you using. Go to L/W's Help/About L/W, THIS show both LW & Java version.?
10. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider) ?
11. Do this test click here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ should say 'Your test worked!. What happens ?
12. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up.
13. Is this your 1st try at LW, or is this a new problem with an experienced user.?
14. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface ?
15. Have you given full permissions for LimeWire to pass through your Firewall ?
16. XP users, Please state XP firewall on or off.?
17. In Start & remove Programs, Is this update Installed, "Security Update for Windows XP (KB931261)" ?
If Windows Updates are not seen, Tick the box at top of page, (show updates)
18. Are you using Manual Port faward in LimeWire OR UPnP ?
You can check HERE, IN LimeWire Go, Tools/options/advanced/firewall Config

These are all contained within the sticky Connection problems? Check here first!
but possibly some people are getting a bit confused or lost when we direct them to this sticky & ask them to provide their details.

This information can be vital
For instance, some ISPs are known for blocking p2p/throttling bandwidth,
some connection devices are known for being unreliable in certain situations.

So please, help us to help you & provide as much info as you can.
If you're new to LW or new to computers & aren't sure how to answer some questions,
or don't know what an ISP or router is - just say so. Nobody's going to yell at you:wink:
Even if you can't answer all the questions in one go...don't worry. Do the best you can & we'll take it from there.
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Peace.

1. what OS version (eg: Windows 98, XP,OSX, Vista) ? XP
2. What firewalls you have ?Norton(disabled) XP(disabled)
3. How much ram ?512
4. Hard Disk space available ?21G
5. Connection type (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) ?DSL
6.Modem what brand name & model numbers ?
7.Router brand name & model numbers ?2wire 2701HG-B
8. Where are you trying to connect from (house, apartment complex, school, student accommodation, work, etc.) ?house
9. What version,LimeWire & Java, are you using. Go to L/W's Help/About L/W, THIS show both LW & Java version.?frost 4.13.1, lime 4.12.11
10. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider) ?sbc/at&t
11. Do this test click here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ should say 'Your test worked!. What happens ?your test worked
12. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. not that im aware of
13. Is this your 1st try at LW, or is this a new problem with an experienced user.? new problem, experienced user
14. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface ?yes
15. Have you given full permissions for LimeWire to pass through your Firewall ?yes
16. XP users, Please state XP firewall on or off.?off
17. In Start & remove Programs, Is this update Installed, "Security Update for Windows XP (KB931261)" ?yes
If Windows Updates are not seen, Tick the box at top of page, (show updates)
18. Are you using Manual Port faward in LimeWire OR UPnP ?UPnP
You can check HERE, IN LimeWire Go, Tools/options/advanced/firewall Config

Port Forwarding for the Norton Internet Security 2007
If you feel that your Norton isn't configured properly with Limewire,
Click on this Blue link...it will help you Configure it.
Port Forwarding for the Norton Internet Security 2007

Click on this Blue link it will open on the page to Configure your router for use with Limewire
PortForward.com - Free Help Setting up Your Router or Firewall


Peace.