New to the forum(Can't connect, Vista)

Lord of the Rings · #1 (**permalink**) February 9th, 2009

Usually replacing the gnutella.net file will fix connection issues for older users, and replacing it as described here: http://www.gnutellaforums.com/connec...t-connect.html

If you've had problems since updating LW, you may need to remove LW from the Vista firewall rules & then re-add it.

Setting up an exception for LimeWire in your software firewall (click in link)

If still no good, after 'replacing' the gnutella.net file & re-doing the LW allowance in your firewall, then try deleting your LW preferences folder whilst LW is CLOSED, yes LW must be closed. To find the LimeWire preferences folder, see http://www.gnutellaforums.com/genera...der-vista.html

Are you using LW version 4 or 5 now? I think in PM you said you went back to 4.18 after similar problems with LW 5.

In LW 4.18, you can go to LW's menu bar, Tools -> Options -> Connections, uncheck option. Close LW. Then open, wait a few minutes until LW totally settles down. Then file menu -> Connect.

beaglepup · #2 (**permalink**) February 9th, 2009

This is what I have tried so far
1. Disable performance options-result 1 green bar
2. Disable - out - of band- Result 1 green bar then its gone
3. Checked my incomplete file under Library tab - it is empty
4. Checked to see if Java is up-to-date- It is
5. I have windows firewall- I deleted Limewire from the exceptions -then added it back in. Made sure Limewire logo was not in system tray.
6. Tried C:Users\My name\AppData\\Roaming\Limewire
clicked Organize-Folder and Search Options-view-ticked show hidden files and folders - clicked apply and ok. Found the gnutella.net right clicked and deleted. Started LW again and nothing changed.
7. Clicked Start- My name- AppData- Roaming-LimeWire-right clicked file and deleted file. Restarted computer did the step by step to install LW again and still no change.

I am ready to give up.

I do not understand why this is happening. I am on vista and like I said before everything was fine until about a week ago. If anyone has anymore ideas please help. Thank you so much