after reading this I uninstalled the last java update and limewire works again thank you so much guys

1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98)
-Vista

2. What firewalls you have?
McAfee and Windows

3. How much ram?
-1GB

4. Hard Disk space available?
-100GB+

5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.)
-Cable

6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers?
-Motorola SB5120
-Linksys WRT54GS

7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.)?
-Apartment Comlex

8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help>About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version.
-4.13.0
-1.6

9. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider)?
-Comcast

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?
-Your Test Worked


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.
-New problem, experienced user. (never worked with Vista however)

13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface?
-Yes

Turn off the Windows Firewall running 2 firewalls is not recommended they can have conflicts with each other.Then follow the instructions in the links below for configuring your Firewall if that doesn't get rid of the brickwall follow the instructions for Port Forwarding your Router.

McAffe http://portforward.com/english/routers/firewalling/McAfee/McAfeeSecurityCenter/LimewireIn.htm

For some reason it wont let me insert 2 links to the same web site just copy and paste the URL into your browser

Linksys http://portforward.com/english/route...LimewireIn.htm

I do not know about your router but with mine you can also set up forwarding for UPnP you just go the application and gaming page and you will see UPnP forwarding. I have found that with different versions of LimeWire this sometimes has to be set up.

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Later Grandpa

I've been running Vista for some time with no limewire problems except for not being Aero compatible. I get switched to Windows Basic from Aero every time I start limewire. Running Vista Ultimate x64 2GB Ram AMD 4600+ so it's not a system issue.

Try the LW 4.13.2 Beta...a few people have said that the Beta versions work with Aero

I was under the impression that Limewire won't run on Windows Vista. Thats the reason why i'm holding back from getting it. Although I can get a free vista upgrade.

LimeWire runs fine on Vista the only problem's I have had so far have been configuration problems. IE router and firewall although it does require installing Java 6 JRE before installing LimeWire.

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A little common sense goes a long way

Later Grandpa

Well I'm about to give up on this. I've done everything that grandpa has said to do. I even had my IT guy from work at my house to make sure I did it right. LoL. Limewire still will not work for me. It worked once for about 2 hours then uninstalled itself after hijacking my internet connection and no matter what I've done since, it will not work. Does anyone have any idea when there will a version of limewire specifically for Vista? Or any program I can use until that time comes?

I'm having the exact same problem I had a windows xp and it worked perfectly and I recently bought a new computer and it has windows vista and I've been trying to download Limewire but I'm having the same problem as all of you. I've tried some of the things that some of you have recommended but nothing. PLEASE HELP!!!

just be patient,from what ive been reading theres an update coming from MS to resollve some issues.