Hello there. I have used LW for a couple years now and now it seems that something is blocking it from searching. I have recently downloaded AVG Anti-Virus Free (http://free.avg.com/ww.download-avg-anti-virus-free-edition). After I downloaded it LW will not search. The search bar gradually turns blue but no results come up. I thought maybe firewall but AVG Free doesn't even come with one. Please help out a poor girl? :\ Ugh.

1. OS version? XP home-Admin
3. How much ram?384
4. Hard Disk space available? only 3.5G? Im not quite sure where to find it.
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.)DSL? Wireless.
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? oh idk
7. Where are you trying to connect from - Home wireless.
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? 4.18.6 basic. i just updated to see if it would help not. no help at all.
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? uh.. idk? how do i find that out?
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? "You 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
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? dangit.. 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)? AVG Anti-Virus Free. Web address above in green.
16. What country are you living in? America.


Please, please, please help. I have been using LimeWire for a long time and my mom thought she would help me out by downloading this AVG for me. -.- Please help. I dont know what to do.

Sounds like you may not even be properly connected to the Gnutella network.

1. It does look like a firewall issue. You may need to remove your previous XP firewall rule for LW & re-add it. User Cant Connect - LimeWire or manual instructions here Windows Firewall - LimeWire

2. (a) go to LW's menu bar, Tools > Options > Connection & disable option. Then when you wish to connect, go to File menu > Connect. You may have too many incomplete files which are affecting LW's communication with your wireless router & causing a firewalling effect. (b) Tip: Purge the Downloads Queue! (click on blue link) will help freshen up LW & hopefully reduce chances of a breakdown in communication between LW & your dsl router getting UPnP to work as soon as it connects.