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Old May 27th, 2008
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Question LW won't open at all! Please help!

I have had LW for about two years and never had any trouble but since 5/28/07 my LW won't open at all and then I found these forums. please if you know how to fix my problem post an answer!
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I have had LW for about two years and never had any trouble but since 5/28/07 my LW won't open at all and then I found these forums. please if you know how to fix my problem post an answer!

Hi try this link (Fixes for Limewire when LW isn't operating as it should) if your problem continues in Limewire Links (below) click on (System details) fill in and post back here
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Limewire links: (If LW 5 will not connect) (If LW 4 will not connect)(system details) (LW Clean Reinstallation Instructions) (setting up your firewall to accept LW)

LW links are changed at times to match the current problems.
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Old May 28th, 2008
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Question System Details

1. OS version?
Windows 98, Administrator user account.
2. What firewalls you have?
McAfee
3. Connection type?
dialup
4. Where are you trying to connect from?
house
5. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have?
LW: 4.16.7 / Java(TM) 6 Update 6
6. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)?
AT&T
7. Do this simple test for us. Using your browser go here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ What happens when you go there?
It says Your test worked!
8. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs?
no
9. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user.
new problem with an experienced user.
10. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface?
No LW won't come up
11. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)?
McAfee
12. What country are you living in?
USA
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Originally Posted by Laur Leigh View Post
1. OS version?
Windows 98, Administrator user account.
2. What firewalls you have?
McAfee
3. Connection type?
dialup
4. Where are you trying to connect from?
house
5. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have?
LW: 4.16.7 / Java(TM) 6 Update 6
6. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)?
AT&T
7. Do this simple test for us. Using your browser go here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ What happens when you go there?
It says Your test worked!
No LW won't come up
11. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)?
McAfee
12. What country are you living in?
USA
Have you tried all those fixes in that link I provided ?
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Limewire links: (If LW 5 will not connect) (If LW 4 will not connect)(system details) (LW Clean Reinstallation Instructions) (setting up your firewall to accept LW)

LW links are changed at times to match the current problems.
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Thank you! I will try that!
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