Hi, whenever I open Limewire a message comes up saying a firewall is blocking Limewire. I'm using AVG and have windows 98 SE, does anyone know how to unblock limewire?

Thanks.

Are you connected to the internet via a USB modem, modem/router, office network, building lan or something else?

USB modem.

OK, USB modems, as far as I know, do not have built in firewalls. However, I may be wrong, i.e. recent developments, so you might want to check your modem's specifications on the manufacturers web site.

Have you added any new apps to your PC after installing LW?

Thanks, and no.

While you are checking your modem's specs, did you download LW and Java using the online or off-line installers.

I get the feeling that your LW may be corrupt.

I used the online for limewire and then it said I had to use the offline instaler for Java.

OK try this,

1) Delete your current LW.

2) Download the offline version of LW to your HD but to a newly created empty folder/directory.

3) Reinstall from your new directory, LW will install itself into your Program folder and should find your installation of Java.

Reboot

Then run LW from the new icon on your desktop.


UK Bob

Thanks I'll do it now.