Running LimeWire on Vista
 

I just installed LimeWire Pro 4.13.0 on Windows Vista Ultimate x64. I first tried installing by just clicking on the installer and it hung on installing Java.

I then went to the Java site and downloaded Java 6 x64 version and again tried installing LimeWire once again the LimeWire installer tried to install Java and hung.

I then went back to the Java site and installed Java 6 JRE (32 bit) using the offline installer. I then tried installing LimeWire it installed without any Problems.

When I started LimeWire it showed a firewall in front of the globe and only connected to 2 host. I then checked the windows firewall and made sure it was allowed in the exceptions which it was.

I then configured my router for both port forwarding and upnp forwarding the globe disappeared and I got a turbo connection. I then did a search for a large file and started Downloading a file 200 MB file within 2 minutes I had 10 connections and I am currently downloading the file at 150 KB/s 50% done in 7 minutes so LimeWire works fine with Vista. :idea: :xirokrotima:

You can get Java 6 at the link below.

http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp

Thanks For The Info
 

First of all...Thank You SOOOO Much for the useful information, I finally got limewire to install and connect. Only one problem limewire looks like a really really old version of limewire when I open it. What should I do??
The graphics are terrible and the font is very very small... :confused:

I just went through the process described above and yoohoo, LimeWire on Vista Ultimate x64 with Aero. Yeah baby...

I jsut got a new computer yesterday and DL limewire just fine. Problem is that when I open limewire, it states that it's waiting for a connection and that I may be behind a firewall. Fine, I've tried to clear that issue up in McAfee by having it recognize the port and make an exception for limewire.

Also - it kills my internet connection when it's open so that I can't surf the web. Any clues how to fix this?

If you want to use LimeWire you will need to uninstall McAfee or try the fixes for McAfee in the link below.

http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showpo...2&postcount=44

Thanks chepartner. I'll give 'er a try tonight when I get home. Hoefully this will resolve the issue.

Does this mean though, that I won't have a firewall? Are there any security concerns there?

Thanks!

You can use the Vista Firewall. I have not looked to see if Zone Alarm has a Vista compatible firewall or not. But if they do they have a very good product and it is free.

Hiya, Im from the uk, I have no mcafrees or any other firewall apart from windows one on my system. I downloaded the new beta version of limewire.. It all works fine and and installed fine. But the only problem is, is the download speed is so slow. The globe on limewire has a firewall infront of it but i have told windows firewall to allow limewire.

I have homehub router/modem. You suggested to allow your router to allow limewire. But i dont know how to do this..

I also have new java installed so is not that either..

My harddrive also goes mad with buzzing noices everytime i download a song from limewire as if its working in overdrive, Even though its brandnew pc and only a day old.

Could someone tell me step by step how to config my router and firewall.

Thankyou

And zonealarm have not updated there software yet to run on vista.

I am having the problem now after i got limewire installed it is taking forever to download songs..Im on satelite internet...New pc just bought the 1st of feb with vista on it...I dont know how to do the router can you pleaseeeee help meeeeeee.. I have java downloaded