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Download/Upload Problems Problems with downloading or uploading files through the Gnutella network.
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Old August 31st, 2007
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I tried the hostile IP list. As far as I can tell from your link, I need to download the zip file and copy the hostiles.txt into the Application Data folder for Limewire. I put it in the regular folder under Program Files, just to cover my bases. I restarted Limewire and the downloads, but nothing new is happening. It is still "Connecting...". Next step?
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I tried the hostile IP list. As far as I can tell from your link, I need to download the zip file and copy the hostiles.txt into the Application Data folder for Limewire. I put it in the regular folder under Program Files, just to cover my bases. I restarted Limewire and the downloads, but nothing new is happening. It is still "Connecting...". Next step?
Could you supply these details please, that way I can see what is stopping you from connecting...
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/connec...-you-post.html

Also make sure you follow Aarons advice on where to place the hostiles list...
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Could you expand on "killed"? If I have previously used Control Panel to uninstall Limewire, can I undo any problems caused by that uninstallation by using program's uninstall and reinstalling?
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Could you expand on "killed"? If I have previously used Control Panel to uninstall Limewire, can I undo any problems caused by that uninstallation by using program's uninstall and reinstalling?
Nope search for limewire in the system search. delete everything. You'll need to start over again. Use regedit and go delete the limewire registry keys. go ask lord of the rings or 6_pac on how to do it.

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That is the point. Uninstalling limewire using just it's uninstall portion of the program made the file corrupt. The only way I could "fix" it was to totally remove it, every little piece in every little corner of my C drive. I rebooted my system and did another search from the start menu and then installed limewire from scratch, like I never had it. After loading it I made sure the connections tab was checked off, it wasn't, unlike previous versions of the software bundle. Then it worked fine. What's so scary about killing something that's not working right to begin with? Maybe my solution is not for the faint of heart but I don't like to monkey around with a program. If it doesn't work, it doesn't work. And I ask again, has anyone contacted the Limewire makers? All this fuss very well may be able to be fixed with a patch. Sorry if I ruffled some feathers. I was only trying to help.
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yeah because the uninstaller leaves the .props (properties) file behind and the registry keys and some other stuff.
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hey all, i just had the exact same problem with limewire. I used ottermans approach and it worked perfectly.

if you dont want to go through all of that then just check your application data folder. if it doesn't contain the limewire folder then thats why your having this problem. for some reason my limewire application data folder had moved itself to the same for that the application data folder was in, and renamed itself .limewire . i recreated the problem just to ensure that was the cause, and behold i couldn't download. Then i just copied the folder, renamed it LimeWire and placed it in the application data folder, and limewire worked properly again.
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Bigcuz, I am looking into your suggestion, but I'm not sure I know exactly what to look for. In the Application Data folder, I have a Limewire folder that contains lots of other stuff. Is it something in the folder or the absence of the folder that is the problem? So far, none of the uninstall/reinstall, connections suggestions have worked.
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May I please break in here and remind all of you that it is very unwise to casually suggest to users to enter Regedit and clear or edit settings.

The very great majority of people posting here are not experienced users and can easily do a lot of harm to the installed software... INCLUDING MAKING THEIR OPERATING SYSTEM INOPERATIVE.

Regedit is not something to play in.
Any advice regarding working in Regedit should include full details and step-by-step instructions... AND a clear warning of the possible loss of not only installed applications but the Operating System itself.

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May I please break in here and remind all of you that it is very unwise to casually suggest to users to enter Regedit and clear or edit settings.

The very great majority of people posting here are not experienced users and can easily do a lot of harm to the installed software... INCLUDING MAKING THEIR OPERATING SYSTEM INOPERATIVE.

Regedit is not something to play in.
Any advice regarding working in Regedit should include full details and step-by-step instructions... AND a clear warning of the possible loss of not only installed applications but the Operating System itself.

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