Can't connect in Vista
 

Hi

Though i can connect in Windows XP, LimeWire isn't able to connect in Windows Vista. Even when i shut down ZoneAlarm and NOD32.

In this image:

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you can see I forwarded the ports in my router, copied the ports from the firewall settings in LimeWire.
Still the LimeWire detects a firewall (the globe with the bricks). Who can help me with this?

Some Vista users have fixed their connection problem by uninstalling both LW & ZA, then reinstalling LW first & finally reinstalling ZA. Don't uninstall LW via Add/Remove programs (or the Vista equivalent), uninstall from start > all programs > limewire > use the uninstaller there.

Did you also remember to change the number in the 'manual port forward' box (within LW's advanced > firewall config) to match LW's listening port & port forwarded within the router setup?

Please give your details.
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I tried the reinstall thing, but that didn't work..

These are my details:

1. OS version? Vista Ultimate
2. What firewalls you have? ZoneAlarm
3. How much ram? 2 Gb
4. Hard Disk space available? 250 Gb
5. Connection type? cable
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? DavoLink DV-201AMR
7. Where are you trying to connect from? House
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? LW 4.14.10; Java 1.6.0_03
9. Who is your ISP? Tele2
10. The test worked
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? http://www3.limewire.com:6346/
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. On this same computer but with Windows XP LW worked perfect.
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? I forwarded the ports as seen in post #1
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? NOD32 AntiVirus
16. What country are you living in? The Netherlands

Try the tips in this thread. Even though you're using Vista, & the preferences folder's in a different location...it should give you an idea of what to do.
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/connec...tml#post298705

Vista problems not connecting and crashing
 

Hi everybody.

The reason I joined this forum is to let you all know about my experiences with LimeWire. I run Vista Ultimate and only once could I get LimeWire to run. After the first time I would either get a message telling that the application needs to shut down because it encountered a problem or it would freeze upon connecting. What I have to do each time to get LimeWire to work is delete C:\Users\Jeramy\AppData\Roaming\LimeWire\installat ion.props. This will bring up the setup dialogue box the next time you run the application. I don't know why this works ...maybe its just my pc but I know that a lot of people have had the same problem.

Thanks,

Jemran