heres my system details WONDER WHY
 

I am sooo sowwie.

Sorry about the bad English Grammar in the thread title.
OK....L/W WAS working perfectly...really fast and searhes were fast too.
Always had 5 bars showing green.
Turned it on last night....All 5 bars RED.
Disconnected ZONE ALARM.(STILL 5 bars RED)
Unistalled ZONE ALARM used WINDOWS FIREWALL
(STILL 5 Bars RED)
Restarted PC & turned OFF windows firewall
(STILL 5 Bars RED)
Turned OFF McAfee antivirus (well it might help)
(Still 5 Bars RED)
I get a message from L/W:-
L/W is Currently connecting to the network....BLAH BLAH

Funny things is????
It was working brillantly

Running winxp home
Windows firewall
20gb free disk space
240mb of ram
4 mbps of broadband
modem speedtouch 330 (mcp0631atjgd model number )
connecting from house
NO other pc involved (just the one=mine)
test page .......WORKED
using 4.12 limwe wire and current java (recommended by this forum)
I dont get a brick wall, just L/W telling me its trying to connect
I've defrag
Spybot
& done ad aware

Jusatan after thought here.........
shut down the pc last night I did this 3 times
after the 3rd time L/W started to give me 4 green bars????

That's great....If you do experience that again, it could be your ISP blocking you between certain hours of the day, some ISPs do that....:rolleyes_2:

my prob is that i dont know the second step after rgstrng

Unable to download limewire

hi guys!!!!!
I have very big problem with running LimeWire 4.16.6
when it is running my computer CUP usage 100%
I don't know what to do?????????????????????
thanks' advance

Connection problems
 

1. OS version? XP home-Admin
3. How much ram?512
4. Hard Disk space available? 35G
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.)DSL
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers?
7. Where are you trying to connect from - Home
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? 4.14.8 Pro
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? TSTT
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? "I.E cannot display webpage"
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? No
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. New
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? Yes_ click here to see Sample image
14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled? ???
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Mcafee virus scanhttp://www.gnutellaforums.com/connec...lies/smile.gif
16. What country are you living in? Trinidad


Problem is, dsl was installed yesterday & LW does not connect even after un & re-installing couple times. Tried back using dial up & it works as usual but again not using the DSL. I'm assuming its a port problem, but not sure or very familiar.

HELP!!!!!!

Have a look underneath your modem/router it should tell you the make and model number for it....That way I can give you the link on port forwarding it...;)

model #6211-I3-200-0TT

i believe its a Zhone!??? that's all i see.......

actually its a paradyne...my bad! :bangh: model #6211-I3-200-0TT

I Believe You Send A Post/reply After You Of Course Reply To Your Email To Finish Registering.dave

Could we have another shot at the above...
Perhaps in either English or español ?????? :tease:

if you are getting service from Comcast, than its probably their fault. they are doing this new scam to block certain P2P packets.

It's Sbc-but It Works In A Different User Mode Just Fine.thanx For The Info, Any Other Suggestions Please Let Me Know..

My PC Specs
 

1. OS version? Vista Home Basic
3. How much ram? 894 MB
4. Hard Disk space available? 113GB
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.)Broadband
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? Motorola Surfboard SB5120
7. Where are you trying to connect from - Home
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? 4.16.6 Basic
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? Atlantic Broadband
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? "It Works"
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? No
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. New
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? Don't got a router
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? AVG Virus Scan
16. What country are you living in? U.S.A

I tried uninstalling the program, changing the gnutella.net file, changing ports, ect. anyone got any suggestions?

Just how many problems and people are we dealing with here?
I hate it when otheres tack their problem on to someone else thread.
Little wonder they receive so few proper replies.

connection problem major
 

1. OS version? XP home-Admin
3. How much ram? 448
4. Hard Disk space available? 159.702G
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) cox cable
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? linksys wrt54gs
7. Where are you trying to connect from - Home
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? 4.14.8basic, 6.0
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? cox communications
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? No
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. New problem w/ experience user
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? Yes, but i have my firewall set to work for limewire
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)? norton '04, avg 8.0
16. What country are you living in? usa
:shoot:

The linksys wrt54 has buggy firmware & is totally inconsistent & unreliable when run in UPnP mode. See http://www.gnutellaforums.com/321409-post3.html

Make sure your XP firewall is disabled. Then give LW full access thru your Norton firewall: Configuring Norton Internet Security. Else, if not using Norton firewall, disable it & configure your XP firewall for LW: http://www.limewire.org/wiki/index.p...r_Cant_Connect. You can find your XP firewall via your Control panel. :)

Exactlly the same happened to me.LW used to work fine,but suddenly it became extremely difficult to connect.It all went wrong after I downloaded the new version (now I know:"If it's no broke,don't fix it"!)I tried the same tricks as you,with the same result:red bars.My favourite toy is broken,I am going to try other software or network.It's just whimsical,and I can't bear it anymore...

Well ... did you look for answers Ganesh? http://www.gnutellaforums.com/connec...t-connect.html ;)

new user
 

hey im new, but i will fill out as much as i can about my specifications

Windows XP
Cable Modem
Linsys Modem there r 3 numbers on it, but the modem serial is 001a700EB858, dont know if thats the right one.
I'm at home on one computer
I have basic limewire, and the most recent update of Java
I log on with Microsoft Internet ExplorerI use AVG virus scan, and spybot
and i live in USA

if theres anything else i need to put let me know, and i would also like help learning to download from other ppl. Thanks!

p.s. can i share files i upload from cds, because if so, i can share ALOT of stuff ;)
and if so how do i go about doing that?

Own music sharing: Insert your CD, set your player to convert to WAV (safest to extract to uncompressed WAV format first.) Then choose mp3 format in your player. Choose a reasonable bit rate depending on your thoughts of the music. 192-320 kbps is good. Even better is to use a VBR (Variable Bit Rate) conversion which may leave the song anywhere between 192-300 kbps for example. After finishing converting to mp3 you can delete the WAV files. Some people like to share compressed 'lossless' files (means no information is thrown away as mp3 format does.) FLAC & Apple Lossless are two popular formats. They take up about 60% of WAV size. Oh & add id3 tags to the files. This will give the downloader information on the file (album, artist, perhaps album art, comments, etc.) Usually you can do that within most players.

How to share files: To share such files, go to LW's menu bar, Tools > Options > Sharing, press Browse button & direct LW to where the files are stored. Then select that folder. eg: My Music folder or artist folders within that folder. Example for myself I share specific album or artist folders from my iTunes Music Library (iTunes creates & stores its own music library folders.) More on this here: How to Share Folders (click on link)

Make sure XP firewall is configured to allow LW full access; check User Cant Connect - LimeWire

If still problems connecting, try to find the model number of your Linksys. The number you gave is a serial number. :) Your modem may just simply be a modem & not have any NAT which is what can affect p2p sharing.

More on beginning to use LW here: http://www.gnutellaforums.com/gettin...ser-guide.html :)

after download is complete, why do so many songs break up upon replay and others do just fine?

OK - heres my specs.....

1. OS version? Vista Home Premium
3. How much ram? 2 GB
4. Hard Disk space available? 122GB of 176GB Free
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.)Broadband
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? DLink GSL6042
7. Where are you trying to connect from - Home
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? 4.18.6 Basic
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? AAPT
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? "It Works"
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? No
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. New
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? NO
14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled? Don't got a router
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? AVG Virus Scan, AVast, Zone Alarm
16. What country are you living in? Australia

1. OS version? XP Pro version 2002
3. How much ram? 512
4. Hard Disk space available? 58,3
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) DSL
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers?
7. Where are you trying to connect from - Home
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? 4.12.15 Pro
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? online
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? It works
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? No
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. New, i use Lime wire for years
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? No
14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled? i have no clue
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Nothing
16. What country are you living in? The Netherlands

I Just paid $35.99 for limewire PRO 4.18.8 and I'm only getting 3bars connection and at least 90% of songs I try to download "Need More Sources", and the ones that don't say that download at speeds that make tortoises appear to be travelling at light speed....can I have a Refund somehow, mega disappointed.
Extremely Serious,

When upgrading to pro, it's usually wise to delete the older LW preferences folder whilst LW is closed; instructions here: Point #2 & 3 in Fixes for Limewire (sample image included at bottom of page.) or for vista see http://www.gnutellaforums.com/genera...der-vista.html

Make a note of your settings first however, you will need to redo your settings after doing the above.

Go to Tools > Options > Advanced > Performance, disable Ultrapeer capability.

Hello im the new guys Abs. I currently have an OS Mac book

Looking forward this web site

LW isn't connecting. help me please?
1. Vista with an admin account
2. Norton Internet Security 2009. windows firewall also - but not on
3. 1983 MB ram
4. i think hard disk space is available..
5. broadband
6. router is linksys
7. trying to connect from house
8. I have limewire version 4.18.8 and the newest java
9. i dont know who my ISP is
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? - my test worked
11. yes. i am sharing internet connection with another pc and another laptop in the house. (wireless internet)
12. a new problem. i've been using limewire for atleast 2 years
13. yes, there is a brick wall
14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled? - i dont know wha this means
15. i have norton internet security 2009 and webroot spy sweeper
16. Canada
17. just recently downloaded the new java in hopes it would help

pleeease help me! i only get one green bar.

Please Help Me Out!
 

Hello guys, I'm new but like everyone else I'm experiencing problems getting any connection with the new version of Limewire that I just paid for.


OK - heres my specs.....

1. OS version? Windows XP Pro 2002, Service PK 3
3. How much ram? 256MB
4. Hard Disk space available? 75GB with 38GB Free
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.)Verizon FIOS
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? Verizon M1424WR
7. Where are you trying to connect from - Home
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? 4.18.8 PRO
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? Verizon FIOS
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? "It Works"
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? No
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. New
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? Don't got a router
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Symantec Antivirus 8.1.0.82516. What country are you living in? USA

HELP!!!!! It worked a few months ago with just the basic version. I payed for a whole year subscription and now I get the "Firewall Detected" and I've disabled the Windows Firewall and I even disabled the Symantec Antivirus software and still the LW will not connect!

All help is appreciated!

Hope that helps. :)

Configure Norton to allow LW full access; Configuring Norton Internet Security. Also try these options: If LW Will Not Connect (click on the blue link)
Which Linksys model is it?

got a problem even getting l/w to open...
i bought this machine with windows vista early march '09. one of the first things i did was install l/w, and it worked awesome, better than ever. this past week, i can't even get it to open, or even initiate. i have more than 60% of my 130gb harddrive available, plenty of ram, the only thing that i changed was i bought a new mouse, but it had stopped working before i did that. i haven't changed any firewall settings, like i said, it worked beautifully when i first got it. i've tried reinstalling over and over, checked all settings, even ran the ww3.limewire test before i wrote this message. what has happened???????

See whether anything here helps (click on link): http://www.gnutellaforums.com/331559-post2.html
:)

How to find Ram etc??
 

How do I find out all this information about my system. We're not all genius'. How much RAM? Where does it tell that? How very frustrating.
Oapiti

Right click on My Computer > Properties. You'll see how much RAM you have.

If you're having trouble with any of the system details questions, just give the details that you can & someone will help you with the rest:)

Hi I need some help please I am having the same problems as Nikoff can u help me the only difference is that am using the Basic instead of Pro!

If LW worked when you had a dial up connection but doesn't work now that you have DSL, maybe the problem's related to a modem/router.

Please give us some details, as shown in the link below :)

http://www.gnutellaforums.com/connec...-you-post.html

I am running LW 5.3.6 I came across a section and it said." you are a leaf node, you are not behind a firewall." then it had the hostnames of connected peers. what is a "leaf node" and what does all this mean?

i'm having this same problem! i can't seem to connect to limewire and it makes me very sad!

1. OS version? - windows 7
2. What firewalls you have? - don't think i have a firewall at all
3. How much ram? - just bought this new computer in august '10 and haven't used it all for anything except checking emails
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) - wireless broadband
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? (eg: Linksys WRT54Gv4) - motorola surfboard model: SBG900
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 bar > About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version. - limewire 5.5
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? - comcast
10. Click on this port test link & tell us what happens. If you see "Success" listed at very top left of screen, then at least this port is not blocked for you. If you cannot reach this page, then something is blocking this test page or this connection port. Click to see Sample image. (Some browser or computer security may block you from accessing this page. However, generally if you cannot reach this page it means this connection port is blocked for you.) - can NOT load this site. did not receive a success sign
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. - roommate's dell computer, same functions as myself - just checks emails. she cannot load limewire either
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. - i have used limewire at this house before with my old computer. i have uninstalled and reinstalled limewire a few times and it still does not work
13. (a) Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface (only for LW 4 users)? _ (b) How many red or grey or green bars do you see at bottom left of LW's screen? (all red or grey or only 1 or 2 green bars means disconnected) - for limewire 5, there is nothing in that area to show whether i have been blocked by a firewall or not
14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled? - i'm not sure.
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall :) - i have webroot security?
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). - living in USA
17. Has anything in your setup changed recently? Have you updated your version of LW or Java? Have you added any new software or new hardware? Have you updated any software? Have you moved house, changed internet plan or ISP etc etc? - have not moved or chagned internet plan...i might have updated java. i also have an updated version of LW because it is a newer computer but like i said, my roommate is also having problems and we both never had problems before.

please help, any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Windows has its own firewall. Check Setting up an exception for LimeWire in your software firewall (click in link) :)

There have been users with problems using the Motorola SBG900 for p2p file sharing. If you know how to log into it, make sure it is set to run in UPnP mode. Another option is to port forward it twice, one for each of the computers using LW.

Default log in for the router is just 192.168.100.1 typed into your browser address bar. No www or http before it!
Username by default is admin
Password would be motorola

I don't know about the Motorolla, but I'm guessing the UPnP setting is under the Firewall Tab on left of screen after you log in. Normally UPnP for routers is already enabled by default.

If you wish to walk the port forward path, check http://portforward.com/english/route...0/Limewire.htm
This would need to be done for each computer because port forwarding is based on the internal address of the computer. And each computer on your network will have a different address. Setting up a static ip address must be done first if port forwarding is used. :) I guess you can try for one computer first to see if it works ok. ;)

Birdy suggested as far as she knows, that modem does not have UPnP support. They do have a Webroot Security & chances are this is the problem. ie: Compare Internet Security, & Antivirus Software from Webroot, and How do I use the Webroot Firewall to manage application traffic? (Opening for specific programs). This latter link appears to be the one to use to open the firewall for specific programs such as LW. ;)

And more about Windows 7 Firewall here Understanding Windows Firewall settings in support of my link in my previous post #40 above.