Cant connect to Limewire on Vista
 

Lime Wire Will not connect to the internet it just sits there saying Starting Connection and that it like shuts down my Internet Explorer and all that stuff
On my laptop that runs Windows Xp Media Center Edition it connects in a blink of any eye this didnt happen on my computer before i Installed Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate.

I use McAfee as my security for my computer also i use windows defender and sometimes the windows fire wall can someone please help out with my problem
I have 1.5GB Ram Connection IS Qwest Wireless DSL 7Megs
I have never had this problem before

I would really appriciate any help that will make my limewire work on my Vista Computer

Wrona Hi.
I have Herd LimeWire dose have ishoos with Vista ,At the top of page click on
search on the blue bar, search "Vista" that should help.
Peace.

Try Grandpa's suggestion in this thread....
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showthread.php?t=66708

You should not have 2 active firewalls. Either choose McAffee or Windows firewall & make sure the chosen one has Limewire/gnutella as an exception. Two active firewalls will not give you extra security. To the contrary, firewalls tend to clash with each other & result is less security & other possible side effects.

Follwed All Instructions>>>still Cant Get Connection!!!
 

Is there anyone who knows how to solve this problem?? if so please email ASAP!!! thank you! I have Norton Antivirus.. and run windows vista on a BRAND NEW LAPTOP.. WHY DONT IT WORK????
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Umm ok the problem I had about a year ago I had the mcfee suite installed and i just uninstalled it 1st and it worked but than i needed security so i just installed it again without the firewall i hope that helps

I have a new laptop with vista as well. had problems connecting too. Uninstalled all components of Java and reinstalled with offline version and now I can connect. Connection is not always good but that is probably because I am sharing a satellite connection with 3 other computers.

Also try running under compatibility mode for windows2000 or xp

alright all ppl that have windows vista (any version) that are not able to connect or sometimes connect but not all times. All you have to do is (and this does work on most if not all the programs that need to be backwards compat) Right Click the shortcut or got to the .exe file of the program (normaly located at C:\Program Files\LimeWire)and click properties goto compatibility and this is important click the box Run this program in... select wich version you run it in in the drop box (most likely windows xp service pack 2) AND ALSO below click the box Run as Administrator. And there you go all your problems are solved!!! YAAAAAA WOOOOOO go have fun.

woohoo--success!!
 

thanks, that solved my problem perfectly :xirokrotima: