LW at Vista problem (Again...)
 

1. OS version? VISTA
2. What firewalls you have? WINDOWS AND NORTON( CAME WITH VISTA) BOTH HAVE LW ALLOWED
3. How much ram? 2048mb
4. Hard Disk space available? 160GB
5. Connection type? WIRELESS
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? BELKIN F5D7231-4 (WAS T THAT YOU WANTED?)
7. Where are you trying to connect from? ... I DON'T KNOW
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? LW 4.14.10
JAVA Version 1.5.0 (build 1.5.0_11-b03)
9. Who is your ISP? TELENOR
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. I'M SHARING NETWORK WITH TWO COMPUTERS AND I'VE GOT AZUREUS AS ECONDARY DOWNLOADER
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user? LW HAS WORKED ON THIS COMPUTER BEFORE
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? YES
14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled? HOW DO I FIND OUT THAT? I USED THAT PAGE: PORTFORWARDING OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall AVG free edtion I HAVE NORTON ANTIVIRUS 2007(FULL PAYED VERSION)
16. What country are you living in? NORWAY


I have configured my firewall according to the port forwarding page... windows firewall is turned off and I have Trend micro office scan, but I turn that off when I use Limewire.

Try deleting your preference folder/s...This will reset your configurations back to default and get rid of any corruption that may of happened...;)

Fixes for Limewire when LW isn't operating as it should
LimeWire Pref Folder in Vista

I've done that once before... but I can try again

It worked once after I deleted the pref folder...
It won't connect if I don't delete the pref folder first...:confused:

I forgot to tell I also got and use Spybot - Search and Destroy... But I don't think It blocks any programs...

My lw wont connect
 

Iv'e had it up and running for about an hour and it wont connect it just keeps saying that in connecting and thats it...ive made it so my firewalls will let it through but the little firewall indicater is still up...what do i do to make it connect?

We will need more info. Please answer the following questions. Thanks

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as much as i know
 

1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98) VISTA
2. What firewalls you have? NORTON, Zone alarm, windows
3. How much ram?
4. Hard Disk space available?
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) i use a ethernet cord
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers?
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.)? dorm
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help>About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version. THe free one
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? internet explorer
10. Do this simple test for us. Using your browser go here: ihttp://www3.limewire.com:6346/ The page should say 'Your test worked!'. What happens when you go there? tis says my test worked
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. not sure
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. 1st try
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? yes but ive turned off all my firewalls
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/attach...1&d=1158099342
14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled? dk
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall http://www.gnutellaforums.com/connec...lies/smile.gif
16. What country are you living in? Sometimes there are ISPs with the same name in more than one country (eg Clearwire in the USA & also in Ireland). USA

hosts
 

when i look at the connection list there are no host and i dont know how to add one i push the add button but i dont know how to add the info either is that why it wont connect?

Try these tips....
Change the shortcut to and the limewire.exe file itself both to compatibility with windows XP sp2 by left-clicking the icons and going under the compatibility tab.

Then left click the shortcut and chose "run as administrator"....

If that doesn't help let me know...Also what exactly is limewire doing ??

Rhonda, Are you in College?? You say that your in a Dorm. Well, I have to give you a "F" on answering the questions. Internet Explorer is an Operating System, not an ISP. The reason why you can't connect is because you have a Firewall issue and if you are at college, it may be next to impossible. Ask around to see if others are able to connect. The school is probably blocking P2P.
Also Vista + Zone Alarm is a bad combination for Limewire.

Try uninstalling both LW & ZA, then reinstall LW first. After that, reinstall ZA. This has worked for a few Vista users...see post #6 of this thread Can't connect using Vista.

Also it's not a good idea to have 3 Firewalls nor is a good idea to disable them, instead figure out which ONE you want to use and give Limewire Full Access.

Need to also know what version of Java You have.

Hope this helps.

It works some times other times don't...
Limewire stats up normally the main window comes up but the indicator that indicates the connection quality just stands at connecting, I've waited up to two hours before I give up and close limewire.

When I did like you said it connected and got full connection...

bcpara
 

I fianlly got irritated enough and reloaded my entire OS. After reloading Vista LW worked ;ike brand new. I don't recommend this unless you feel really comfortable with it.

Are you up and running properly now ?? Or is a case it still only works sometimes ??

Well, I'm having the same problem as well lol...
Mine just sits there trying to connect.....So later today I am going to play around with it, I will let you know what I do to get it fixed...;)

limewire on vista-i m completely frustrated!
 

1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98)--vista ultimate
2. What firewalls you have?--zone alarm internet suite
3. How much ram?--1 gb
4. Hard Disk space available?--80 gb
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.)--broadband
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers?--adsl2+modem
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.)?--house
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help>About LW...) Will show both.--lw--4.14.10,java--1.60_03
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)?--airtel(india)
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.--earlier using limewire on xp for past 1 year
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface?--yes
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/attach...1&d=1158099342
14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled?---UPnP
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall zone alarm internet suite
16. What country are you living in? Sometimes there are ISPs with the same name in more than one country (eg Clearwire in the USA & also in Ireland).-- india


i have allowed limewire in program control of zone alarm.also added exception in window firewall(though i have disabled it). downloaded the latest java 6 update 3, but limewire just show that it is connecting to network and nothing happens.i tried shutting down zonealarm suite but problems remains the same. please help.my email id is [edit]


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Well I didn't do anything and it's working again...go figure...:blink:

dushy4...
It sounds like it's ZoneAlarm that is causing this...
Have a look at this post and follow the tips...;)
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/281366-post6.html

It's like it uses to be (works some times and other times don't)