Limewire download problems
 

I have had Limewire for around a year now and never had any problems with it untill recently. Anything i click to download doesn't, it has a really low download speed 0-3kbs and says it will take 2 days to download. It ends up flicking off saying that there arnt enough sources. These files arnt big just your average 3,500kb music files, and it's becoming a real pain for dowloading music. Any advice would be apriciated, thanks.

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

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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same problem
 

Hi Mick

I am having the same sort of problems, the music is ok to dl, but I am unable to dl any movies. It says 95 sources avail, the dl box appears, then it shows connecting..... counting up till 95, then says more sources needed.....Any Help appreciated.

1. what OS version (eg: Windows 98, XP,OSX, Vista) ? XP HOME
2. What firewalls you have ? ZONEALARM 7.0
3. How much ram ? 1GB
4. Hard Disk space available ? 65GB
5. Connection type (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) ? BROADBAND
6.Modem what brand name & model numbers ? NONE
7.Router brand name & model numbers ? NETGEAR DG834G
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.? L/W 4.13.0 PRO & JAVA 1.6.0_1
10. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider) ? TALKTALK
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? NO
13. Is this your 1st try at LW, or is this a new problem with an experienced user.? I’VE MANAGED TO DL SONGS BUT TRYING TO DL VARIOUS MOVIES AND BEEN UNABLE TO DO SO.
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.? WINDOWS FIREWALL OFF
17. In Start & remove Programs, Is this update Installed, "Security Update for Windows XP (KB931261)" ? YES INSTALLED 10/05/07
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

Many thanks

As soon as I saw your first post I guess that your isp might be the issue. Find TalkTalk here ISP's known to BLOCK or Filter p2p or specifically Limewire. I think it depends what time of day you use it. They shape p2p bandwidth over various hours of the day. So why did it happen suddenly? They don't apply this universally. They apply it to certain groups of users who they detect using up a lot of bandwidth for p2p reasons. So eventually they detected you using it for a period of time & decided to apply the breaks. :(

Hi, thanks for the reply. I wasn't really clear enough in my post. I am currently on AOL, but that ends tonight, and will be talktalk from tomorrow, will that make a difference to my post?

Sorry for confusion, I'm new to this! :o

That means that you might run into new problems when you switch your ISP. Let's wait and see.

If you can download music fine, but have problems with movies, I would suspect that you're running into fake files. They are extremely common in the video and program sections of LW. Check movie files with Bitzi. If Bitzi does not have a record of the file, it's probably fake (especially if it has many sources).

http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showth...threadid=37676

Hope this helps :D

Dan

1. what OS version (eg: Windows 98, XP,OSX, Vista) ? XP
2. What firewalls you have ? Norton, windows turned off
3. How much ram ? 504 MB
4. Hard Disk space available ? 60GB
5. Connection type (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) ? Broadband
6.Modem what brand name & model numbers ? Belkin ADSL modem with wireless G router
7.Router brand name & model numbers ? Belkin no apparent model number
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.? LW 4.12.11 Java 1.6.0_01
10. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider) ? AOL
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. Wireless Network connecting 2 laptops and a computor.
13. Is this your 1st try at LW, or is this a new problem with an experienced user.? New Problem with an experianced 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

Thanks

Limewire
 

FOR SOME REASON MY LIMEWIRE DOESNT WANT TO WORK . IT HAS THREE GREEN BARS AND TWO RED BARS DONT NO WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. I SERIOULY NEED HELP.:xeri_ok1ani:

Please give us your details;)
System details - help us to help you (click here)

I have the same problem, I used to download nicely with limewire and since I switched to telenet and got a router I still have all five bars light blue and no firewall but it goes at 1KB/sec

I opened the port in my router settings, I added limewire to the list of exeptions for my windows firewall and realy don't have a clue what more I can do about it..

sincerely yours
Jacco;

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

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.
__________________
Peace.

Ive got the same problem as JaccoG..

1. what OS version: XP Home Edition
2. What firewalls you have: Sygate Personal Firewall & Windows Firewall (not in use)
3. How much ram: 1024 mb ram
4. Hard Disk space available; 46 GB
5. Connection type: cable
6.Modem what brand name & model numbers: motorola sb42e
7.Router brand name & model number: Linksys Befsr41
8. Where are you trying to connect from: Student accomodation
9. What version,LimeWire & Java, are you using: LW:4.12.6 Java: 1.6.0_01
10. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider) ? @home (dutch provider)
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: Yes, but other computers around here are still able to use LW the normal way (downloading with around 100 kb/s)
13. Is this your 1st try at LW, or is this a new problem with an experienced user.? new problem with 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
18. Are you using Manual Port faward in LimeWire OR UPnP ? UPnP

I used to download with 150-200 kb/s but now it's only 1 kb/s...no matter what song..can someone help me please?

Thanx a lot!

Miguello Hi

First roll back to, Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 5.0 Update 12
Now! Go to,
START/Set Program Access/Change or Remove Programs,
now completely remove all versions of java.
Re BOOT Your computer NOW.

Now! Use this Blue Link to get "Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 5.0 Update 12" Use the off line installer, NOT the (recommended) one, 4th one down.
Java SE Downloads - Previous Release - JDK 5
When Download is completed.
Disconnect from internet, close ALL apps n reinstall java.

Try switching to Manual Port forward using port numbers between 45000 To 65000
Both Manual Port forward No, & listening port should be set at the same number
In LimeWire, GO to Tools/Options/Advanced/Firewall Config & use Manual Port forward.

This blue link will open on the page to configure your router BEFSR41.
& dont forget to create a static IP first, & click apply after changing each setting.
PortForward.com - Free Help Setting up Your Router or Firewall

Yahhhooo!! Thanx mate! It works fine again:yahoo:

Your most welcome.
Peace.

1. what OS version (eg: Windows 98, XP,OSX, Vista) XP
2. What firewalls you have Windows Firewall
3. How much ram 512
4. Hard Disk space available 30Gig+
5. Connection type (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) 10Mb/sec
6.Modem what brand name & model numbers [B]**********/B]
7.Router brand name & model numbers Linksys
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. The Newest
10. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider) Telenet
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. I only download through the Home pc, which Is conected to the router, which is connected to the modem
13. Is this your 1st try at LW, or is this a new problem with an experienced user. I've been using it for years now..
14. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface No Brick wall.. firewall for that matter
15. Have you given full permissions for LimeWire to pass through your Firewall I have
16. XP users, Please state XP firewall on or off. Off AFAIK
17. In Start & remove Programs, Is this update Installed, "Security Update for Windows XP (KB931261)" You Bet
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

There

Hi JaccoG

Universal Plug and Play may not be working properly Due to this update. "Security Update for Windows XP (KB931261)"
Removing this update is not Recommended & could make your computer vulnerable to attack.
For more info on this update, click on this blue link.
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS07-019: Vulnerability in Universal Plug and Play Could Allow Remote Code Execution (931261)

If this update is installed on your computer & UPnP is in use by Limewire,
Try switching to Manual Port forward using port numbers between 45000 To 65000
Both Manual Port forward No, & listening port should be set at the same number
In LimeWire, GO to Tools/Options/Advanced/Firewall Config & use Manual Port forward.

If you are using a router to connect, that will also need configuring.
Find your router listed here, Use this blue link. & don't forget to create a static IP first, & click apply after changing each setting.
PortForward.com - Free Help Setting up Your Router or Firewall

Latest java is causing problems for many so roll it back.
Now! Go to,
START/Set Program Access/Change or Remove Programs,
now completely remove all versions of java.
Re BOOT Your computer NOW.

Now! Use this Blue Link to get "Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 5.0 Update 12" Use the off line installer, NOT the (recommended) one, 4th one down.
Java SE Downloads - Previous Release - JDK 5
When Download is completed.
Disconnect from internet, close ALL apps n reinstall java.

If you need help, Shout, If it fixed your problem or not, Feedback helps others

Your Servant,
Peace.

Having the same problem
 

I am an experienced user that just recently started having trouble. It's driving me nuts.
Please, whomever may respond, be really, really specific about fixes. I am not the most computer-literate person out there.
thanks!!
1. what OS version (eg: Windows 98, XP,OSX, Vista) Vista
2. What firewalls you have Windows Firewall
3. How much ram 2044 MB
4. Hard Disk space available 230 G
5. Connection type (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) Cable
6.Modem what brand name & model numbers Don't know - got it through ComCast
7.Router brand name & model numbers Linksys
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. LimeWire Pro 4.12.11
10. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider) Comcast
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. I only download through the Home pc, which Is conected to the router, which is connected to the modem
13. Is this your 1st try at LW, or is this a new problem with an experienced user. I've been using it for years.
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. n/a
17. In Start & remove Programs, Is this update Installed, "Security Update for Windows XP (KB931261)" No, but the computer is only 2 months old
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

Same Problem
 

1. what OS version (eg: Windows 98, XP,OSX, Vista) ? XP
2. What firewalls you have ?NORTON, WINDOWS TURNED OFF
3. How much ram ?512
4. Hard Disk space available ?99.30 GB
5. Connection type (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) ?BROADBAND
6.Modem what brand name & model numbers ?HN7000S
7.Router brand name & model numbers ?NO ROUTER INSTALLED, DIRECT CONNECTION TO PC
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.?4.12.11 PRO, 1.5.0_12
10. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider) ?HUGHESNET
11. Do this test click here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ should say 'Your test worked!. What happens ?THE TEST WORKED
12. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up.NO SHARED CONNECTIONS
13. Is this your 1st try at LW, or is this a new problem with an experienced user.?NEW PROBLEM, I'VE USED IT FOR ALMOST 2 YEARS, THIS PROBLEM JUST STARTED A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO
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, INSTALLED ON 04/12/2007
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

southflboi1972,

A few other people have had problems with HughesNet. Looks like they changed their FAP around mid April...is that when you started having trouble?
The Fair Access Policy (FAP)

Read through this thread also, see if anything helps.
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/downlo...irewalled.html

Try this version of Java. Use the JRE offline installer & remove your current Java version before you install this one.
Archive: Download Java 2 Platform Standard Edition (J2SE) 5.0 Update 11

You could try changing ports. In LW tools > options > advanced > firewall config. Change LW's listening port to 64049 (or something in the range of 49152 - 65535) > Apply > ok.

You could also 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 kill all of your settings within options, you'll have to go back through afterwards & reset things. If you're not sure of your settings, go through LW's tools > options & write them all down, so that you can reset things later.

Did you always see the firewall icon? That's probably from your modem but AFAIK there's no way of setting up port forwarding for that unless you can set up a static IP (which involves changing plans) & add a router. The thread below is long but gives a lot of info;)
broadband help » Forums » HughesNet Satellite » [HN7000S] UTorrent problem, port closed, no router, how do I ope

Hi yeattsie.

What model No is your Linksys router ?

Also what java version are you using ?
Go to L/W's Help/About L/W, THIS shows both LW & Java version.

Comcast are known to mess with P2P programs, Check this link out
Post #4
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/connec...-limewire.html

Linksys router model no. is WRT54GS.
Java is 1.6.0-rc.
I'm not sure about the Comcast thing, but I'm only trying to download things, not upload.
Thanks!

try and reinastall it and download net pumper it makes it much faster :whistling:

Ummm, no thanks.

This is the correct java you need.
Now! Go to,
START/Set Program Access/Change or Remove Programs,
now completely remove all versions of java.
Re BOOT Your computer NOW.

Now! Use this Blue Link to get "Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 5.0 Update 12" Use the off line installer, NOT the (recommended) one, 4th one down.
Java SE Downloads - Previous Release - JDK 5
When Download is completed.
Disconnect from internet, close ALL apps n reinstall java.

Try switching to Manual Port forward using port numbers between 45000 To 65000
Both Manual Port forward No, & listening port should be set at the same number
In LimeWire, GO to Tools/Options/Advanced/Firewall Config & use Manual Port forward.


Port Forwarding for the Linksys WRT54GS.
Follow this link it will open on the page you need to PortForward your router.
Use this blue link. & don't forget to create a static IP first as instructed , & click apply after changing each setting.
PortForward.com - Free Help Setting up Your Router or Firewall

Did you check your Vista firewall settings to allow LW full access? User Cant Connect - LimeWire
Also check the sticky threads at top of Vista section of these forums.

Your router is an infamous one. It has firmware problems which Linksys never bothered to fix. Port forwarding is one fix, though it still may have some unreliable issues. The other is to fix the firmware yourself. There is a post on the forum about how to do that.

Well with such firewall issues, and you don't care about uploading? Well you will never be an ultrapeer, never be able to direct connect, and having less connections due to no uploads will mean less search & download results. It does make a difference.

Thanks for the tips, I'll see if it works.
Also, I will look into uploading more - but not because of the guilt trip.
My previous computer only had a dial-up connection, so I was not able to upload at that time. I just got my new computer (with a high-speed connection) and was giving LimeWire a first try when all of these issues came about.
Thank you,
Amanda

Don't advise people to install that:rolleyes:
Spyware, Adware and Trojan Horse Research - Netpumper
NetPumper

DL problems
 

I absolutely can't download anything now, when I first got limewire, I always had a Turbo-Charged Connection, and I could download any type of file, now I can't get past a fair connection and it sometimes goes downt to a starting connection, and now downloading will occur, instead it will say connecting(X hosts tried) X being a number sometimes reaching in the thousands, so practically, Im wondering if theres a way to fix this or if theres a setting to correct or fix this. This has occured for about 4-6 days now. And the computer information.

1. what OS version (eg: Windows 98, XP,OSX, Vista) XP professional 64-bit
2. What firewalls you have ? Just windows firewall
3. How much ram ? 2gb
4. Hard Disk space available ? 1.3TB
5. Connection type (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) ? Cable (100mbits)
6.Modem what brand name & model numbers ?Arris TM502G
7.Router brand name & model numbers ?Linksys BEFSR4 4.0
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.? LimewirePro 4.14.6 and Java version 1.6.0_05 and 1.6.0__02
10. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider) ? Cox
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. Yes, this computer and one other
13. Is this your 1st try at LW, or is this a new problem with an experienced user.? New problem with 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.? on
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

Review of Cox HSI - dslreports.com might be a reason. Cox have been a problematic ISP for p2p for a number of years now.