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WatchaKnow702 August 19th, 2006 10:10 PM

Limewire's being blocked from running. can anyone help??
 
Does anyone know how to fix Limewire when it says "Limewire was unable to intialize and start. This is usually due to a firewall program blocking Limewire's access to the internet or loopback connections on the local machine. Please allow Limewire access to the internet and resart Limewire." I can't figure out whats blocking it. Does anyone know what to do????

birdy August 19th, 2006 10:17 PM

Double check that you're only using 1 software firewall & that it's configured properly
Firewall setup

Otherwise, try removing your current Java version & reinstalling JRE using the offline installer. Point 1 below. Also try deleting the preferences folder when LW's closed, points 2 & 3 below.
Fixes for LimeWire

If this doesn't help, check that it's not a firewall within your modem/router causing trouble. Double check your UPnP or port forwarding setup.
Connection problems? Check here first!

WatchaKnow702 August 20th, 2006 01:27 AM

I don't even know whats blocking it cauze i've tryed 2 disable every program i believe iz blocking it and it's still saying the same thing. any sugestions??

birdy August 20th, 2006 01:57 AM

What security programs are you using? If you're using Norton's Internet Worm Protection, make sure that you add LW to the list of exceptions.

Galronix August 20th, 2006 05:28 AM

I am having problems with Norton's Internet Worm Protection. LW is in my list of exceptions. Any idea's ??

WatchaKnow702 August 21st, 2006 12:08 AM

I got Nortin Anti-Virus... and i disabled it and i still got the same message and i don't have any other programs with a firewall ..Do u know of any other programs that may be blocking it?? is there anyway to detect which program is blocking it?? i've tryed reinstalling LimeWire and i've also tryed downloading Frostwire and i still get the same message.!.

Cibi August 21st, 2006 08:03 AM

i've the same problem but i don't see any message, LW doesn't run when i double click on the icon...... but i haven't tried to sclose norton yet..

Galronix August 21st, 2006 09:46 AM

Open Your Norton Anti virus and go to options

On the left hand side of of the box click Internet Worm Protection.

Click Program control button and remove any references to LW, close then restart LW
Click permit the first time it comes up and it should be working ok.

I only know this as the remedy was in another thread on this site http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showth...orm+protection

Good Luck
G

Lord of the Rings August 21st, 2006 09:52 AM

Another problem that's been recognised with Norton is its NPF. See about that here Reconfiguring Norton Firewall which sometimes happens after updating LW.


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