I keep getting kicked out of LimeWire
 

I'm currently running LimeWire 4.2.6 Pro on a 576kbps dsl connection, now my problem is with this Pro version (the free version worked fine); I will have LimeWire up and running everything is fine, then suddenly it will just close the window.

As I download a lot of large MPG (200MB+) files this can get highly annoying as one minute I'll be downloading at 60kbps then suddenly it shuts down, upon restarting LimeWire I frequently find myself at the back of a queue or downloading at 1 or 2 kbps.

Now I never had this problem with the free version and all the config settings are exactly the same, has anybody else come across this problem or am I just special?

P.S. When LimeWire shuts down the intenet connection stays open and I do not have any problems with other software, and whilst downloading I turn off my Firewall.

P.P.S. PC Is 2.4Ghz Celeron (d) 512Mb RAM, 256Mb Radeon 9200,

Am running XP Pro Service Pack 2, with 92 gigs free hard drive space

Try Fixes for Limewire & see if it helps.

By the way, let LW settle down before you jump in & start searching, etc. Give it time to settle. This may take 10 or 20 or more mins depending on how many incomplete & shared files you have.

Also don't use the resume function too many files. This will put stress on both LW & your comp.

By the way, do you really need SP2? SP2 reduces simultaneous connections. It's intended for major networks & busineses.

I do need service pack 2, there are USB drivers in it for my motherboard, which the manufacturer did not provide downloading these drivers from the website is a no go as the ASUS site is as much use as a chocolate fireguard!

Tried the fixes for LimeWire, got the old "This page cannot be displayed" message.

I do allow LimeWire to "settle-down" before I use it, there is just no real pattern to the problem; it can shutdown after 5 seconds or after an hour and a half!

Do you run as an ultrapeer. For the time being turn this off. Tools>Options>Speed & tick Disable UP capabilites & press the Apply button. Also reduce your uploads to about 80%. See if that makes any difference. har har har lol :D

Cheers LOTR will let you know how I get on

Have carried out all of the above, I'm not an ultrapeer and have reduced download to 75%. Still having the same problem.

I'm at the end of my day, might I just suggest something very basic. Do a system overhaul. Completely check it over & clean it up. Defrag your HDD, etc.

Don't run 2 p2p apps simultaneously.

Close any LW windows you're not in need of. eg: just keep your search window open. Set downlds to auto-clear at completion. mTry not to use LW's media player (at least for now.) Don't run too many other apps ( at least for now.)

ok LOTR

Will do as you suggest

Cheers

I can't believe you asked him if he really needs SP2. Everybody should have SP2 installed. Your going against the grain if you don't. SP2 is also for home users. Microsoft preaches everybody to install it whether your a business or home user.

Just to let you know, I also get this same problem in the free version of Limewire 4.2.6. It is quite annoying.

Athlon64 3200
1Gb DDR 400
WinXP Home SP2

So I'm not special then?

At least I know I'm not being a mong on my tod.

Or is it that its a problem which needs looking at?

Just because somebody preaches people to do stuff doesn't mean that what they preach is right.
However, SP2 really does beef up security so if you're really tired of security issues (at least some of them) then get it (it doesn't have only downsides to it, right?)

By the way, the fixes for LW link doesn't work indeed, so I might just throw this out (I don't know what's in LOTR's linked page so...):
-get the latest Java
-do a clean reinstall of LW (uninstall it and delete the LW preferences folder)

Link is now fixed, sorry about that! two http's ...

Ah there you go.
Well that's one well made page dood. With pics and all. Kudos kudos

you are too kind murasame, anyway have defragged hard disk reinstalled using the suggested method; and guess what?

It still keeps shutting down!

I might as well just burn the house down and start again!

Any more suggestions?

I'm all ears

Thanks

Originally posted by Peerless

SP1 has the drivers...you don't need SP2 for that

I beg to differ, nothing on SP1 sorts my USB ports out they only kick in when Install SP2

... if LOTR's Fixes for LW page didn't do it for you then I'm starting to see that a more drastic measure maybe needed (more drastic as in "format" drastic: at least this way you'll have a better hope of things going the way you want)

Oh no not again!

I last reformatted my hard drive on monday night ( 3 and a half days ago). It can't be ready for it again, can I? I've already defragged both partitions since then. Are there any other possibilities other than terminal ones?

I reformatted my drive just after New Years and LimeWire still shuts itself down and disappears sometimes. Sometimes it works fine and other times it will shut itself down 2 or 3 times in a half hour. It's done this for the last 3 versions.

Not the Program, Just the Operator
 

Seems like I've been here before. Operators having problems with the program need to stop blaming the programmers and look closer to home for problems. Look at the reflection in the monitor. Therein lies the problem. From the early days of Napster, from whence I come to being a Charter Member at Grokster to Kazaa, bearshare, Aimster, kazaalite. Diet Kazaa & more I have had Forum or chat with users having problems. Lots of posing & chatting with the same problems. ANSWER: Scandisk your drive, regedit any old obsolete program/registry entries, Defrag your HDD, remove any other file sharing program you may have or you'll be sharing resourses with LimeWire, insure all your drivers are updated, have a good Avi/DiVx player, shutdown all unnecessary programs THEN install LimeWire Pro making sure you have uninstalled LimeWire Basic.

IF YOU THINK WINDOWS IS BAD YOU SHOULD HAVE TRIED MS-DOS

Hey Mr. know it all. I've already tried your smart *** remarks (with the exception of using LimeWire Pro). The problem still appears. And seeing that it's happening to more than just one person, I would guess that there is a flaw somewhere in the code. So why don't you just sit back and be quiet.

I believe they were very wise 'suggestions' by somebody who has obviously been around the various p2p forums. Pity more people didn't look after their computers & give them periodic check ups. I mean it's like running a car & never giving it a service (or worse.)

Perhaps this advice will not solve this particular issue. But since every windows machine is 'so' different & windows can be 'so' affected by the smallest of differences ... it's not always easy to pinpoint a problem.

I could be a smartazz & suggest everybody get a mac but I don't think anybody would be impressed with such a light-hearted jokeful suggestion, particularly in this climate where people are getting frustrated with this issue.

1. Have you tried the beta?: http://www.limewire.com/english/content/beta.shtml

Why not set up a new user account where the preferences are totally separate from yours at present & choose a new location for everything in this new user account.

2. Have you checked to make sure you have all the updates to your graphic hardware drivers & other hardware?

Right fellas

I've reformatted my hard disk, reinstalled everything as it originally was, still having problems with LW Pro, so I've gone back to using the Basic version.

I bought the software in good faith, LW sold it in good faith; I'm not really fussed about it at the end of the day.

And I'm still getting "Turbocharged" downloads using Basic so all in all its a win-win situation, thanks fellas for the suggestions.

At the end of the day..............

it gets dark!

Krazy_Ivan

My computer came with SP2 inside it, pre-installed. Can/should i un-install it?

I would just leave it installed "as is", its getting to the stage now where you simply must have SP1 to download stuff from Microsoft; give it 8 months and it'll be the same for SP2.

I have this problem too. I thought it had gotten fixed, but apparently not. I have gaven up on it pretty much, it ****** me off tremendously when it closes on me. I am pretty sure that this happens only to a select few, because I don't see alotta comments about this in these forums. Maybe we're just cursed! I'm was starting to think that it could be Java though, or maybe plug-ins that are installed on my computer. Does anybody think that these could have something to do with it

What type of plug-ins are they? Browser plugins, audio/video plugins, etc.?

I'm sorry--I meant to say add-ons. I don't know if thats the same thing or not. Here's what I have:

I also think my Java can have something to do with it. I have version 1.4.2_05. Do you know how to troubleshoot Java to see if its damaged?

I just upgraded my Java to 1.4.2_6 and my limewire still keeps closing up on me, so I don't think my Java has anything to do with it. Has anyone with this problem found a solution?

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**** IMPORTANT ****
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I conducted a search for Limewire in My Computer and I found this file. Maybe a pro can understand this and find the answer to our problems.


An unexpected exception has been detected in native code outside the VM.
Unexpected Signal : EXCEPTION_ACCESS_VIOLATION (0xc0000005) occurred at PC=0x7D7443E
Function=[Unknown.]
Library=C:\WINDOWS\system32\vlsp.dll

NOTE: We are unable to locate the function name symbol for the error
just occurred. Please refer to release documentation for possible
reason and solutions.


Current Java thread:
at java.net.PlainSocketImpl.socketConnect(Native Method)
at java.net.PlainSocketImpl.doConnect(Unknown Source)
- locked <0x10068a00> (a java.net.PlainSocketImpl)
at java.net.PlainSocketImpl.connectToAddress(Unknown Source)
at java.net.PlainSocketImpl.connect(Unknown Source)
at java.net.Socket.connect(Unknown Source)
at com.limegroup.gnutella.util.Sockets14.getSocket(So ckets14.java:22)
at com.limegroup.gnutella.util.Sockets.connectPlain(S ockets.java:113)
at com.limegroup.gnutella.util.Sockets.connect(Socket s.java:98)
at com.limegroup.gnutella.downloader.HTTPDownloader.c onnectTCP(HTTPDownloader.java:419)
at com.limegroup.gnutella.downloader.ManagedDownloade r.connectDirectly(ManagedDownloader.java:2859)
at com.limegroup.gnutella.downloader.ManagedDownloade r.establishConnection(ManagedDownloader.java:2825)
at com.limegroup.gnutella.downloader.ManagedDownloade r.connectAndDownload(ManagedDownloader.java:2470)
at com.limegroup.gnutella.downloader.ManagedDownloade r.access$500(ManagedDownloader.java:101)
at com.limegroup.gnutella.downloader.ManagedDownloade r$2.managedRun(ManagedDownloader.java:2309)
at com.limegroup.gnutella.util.ManagedThread.run(Mana gedThread.java:49)

Dynamic libraries:
0x00400000 - 0x00415000 C:\Program Files\LimeWire\LimeWire.exe
0x7C900000 - 0x7C9B0000 C:\WINDOWS\system32\ntdll.dll
0x7C800000 - 0x7C8F4000 C:\WINDOWS\system32\kernel32.dll
0x77F60000 - 0x77FD6000 C:\WINDOWS\system32\SHLWAPI.dll
0x77DD0000 - 0x77E6B000 C:\WINDOWS\system32\ADVAPI32.dll
0x77E70000 - 0x77F01000 C:\WINDOWS\system32\RPCRT4.dll
0x77F10000 - 0x77F56000 C:\WINDOWS\system32\GDI32.dll
0x77D40000 - 0x77DD0000 C:\WINDOWS\system32\USER32.dll
0x77C10000 - 0x77C68000 C:\WINDOWS\system32\msvcrt.dll
0x76390000 - 0x763AD000 C:\WINDOWS\system32\IMM32.DLL
0x629C0000 - 0x629C9000 C:\WINDOWS\system32\LPK.DLL
0x74D90000 - 0x74DFB000 C:\WINDOWS\system32\USP10.dll
0x08000000 - 0x08139000 C:\Program Files\Java\j2re1.4.2_05\bin\client\jvm.dll
0x76B40000 - 0x76B6D000 C:\WINDOWS\system32\WINMM.dll
0x5CD70000 - 0x5CD77000 C:\WINDOWS\system32\serwvdrv.dll
0x5B0A0000 - 0x5B0A7000 C:\WINDOWS\system32\umdmxfrm.dll
0x10000000 - 0x10007000 C:\Program Files\Java\j2re1.4.2_05\bin\hpi.dll
0x00A20000 - 0x00A2E000 C:\Program Files\Java\j2re1.4.2_05\bin\verify.dll
0x00A30000 - 0x00A49000 C:\Program Files\Java\j2re1.4.2_05\bin\java.dll
0x00A50000 - 0x00A5D000 C:\Program Files\Java\j2re1.4.2_05\bin\zip.dll
0x03380000 - 0x03492000 C:\Program Files\Java\j2re1.4.2_05\bin\awt.dll
0x73000000 - 0x73026000 C:\WINDOWS\system32\WINSPOOL.DRV
0x774E0000 - 0x7761D000 C:\WINDOWS\system32\ole32.dll
0x5AD70000 - 0x5ADA8000 C:\WINDOWS\system32\uxtheme.dll
0x03500000 - 0x03551000 C:\Program Files\Java\j2re1.4.2_05\bin\fontmanager.dll
0x73760000 - 0x737A9000 C:\WINDOWS\system32\ddraw.dll
0x73BC0000 - 0x73BC6000 C:\WINDOWS\system32\DCIMAN32.dll
0x73940000 - 0x73A10000 C:\WINDOWS\system32\D3DIM700.DLL
0x755C0000 - 0x755EE000 C:\WINDOWS\system32\msctfime.ime
0x07C80000 - 0x07C9C000 c:\progra~1\mcafee.com\vso\McVSSkt.dll
0x71AB0000 - 0x71AC7000 C:\WINDOWS\system32\WS2_32.dll
0x71AA0000 - 0x71AA8000 C:\WINDOWS\system32\WS2HELP.dll
0x07D60000 - 0x07D6F000 C:\Program Files\Java\j2re1.4.2_05\bin\net.dll
0x07D70000 - 0x07D83000 C:\WINDOWS\system32\vlsp.dll
0x71A50000 - 0x71A8F000 C:\WINDOWS\system32\mswsock.dll
0x662B0000 - 0x66308000 C:\WINDOWS\system32\hnetcfg.dll
0x71A90000 - 0x71A98000 C:\WINDOWS\System32\wshtcpip.dll
0x76D60000 - 0x76D79000 C:\WINDOWS\system32\iphlpapi.dll
0x76D40000 - 0x76D58000 C:\WINDOWS\system32\MPRAPI.dll
0x77CC0000 - 0x77CF2000 C:\WINDOWS\system32\ACTIVEDS.dll
0x76E10000 - 0x76E35000 C:\WINDOWS\system32\adsldpc.dll
0x5B860000 - 0x5B8B4000 C:\WINDOWS\system32\NETAPI32.dll
0x76F60000 - 0x76F8C000 C:\WINDOWS\system32\WLDAP32.dll
0x76B20000 - 0x76B31000 C:\WINDOWS\system32\ATL.DLL
0x77120000 - 0x771AC000 C:\WINDOWS\system32\OLEAUT32.dll
0x76E80000 - 0x76E8E000 C:\WINDOWS\system32\rtutils.dll
0x71BF0000 - 0x71C03000 C:\WINDOWS\system32\SAMLIB.dll
0x77920000 - 0x77A13000 C:\WINDOWS\system32\SETUPAPI.dll
0x76F20000 - 0x76F47000 C:\WINDOWS\system32\DNSAPI.dll
0x76FB0000 - 0x76FB8000 C:\WINDOWS\System32\winrnr.dll
0x76FC0000 - 0x76FC6000 C:\WINDOWS\system32\rasadhlp.dll
0x08950000 - 0x08958000 C:\Program Files\LimeWire\LimeWire20.dll
0x7C9C0000 - 0x7D1D4000 C:\WINDOWS\system32\SHELL32.dll
0x773D0000 - 0x774D2000 C:\WINDOWS\WinSxS\x86_Microsoft.Windows.Common-Controls_6595b64144ccf1df_6.0.2600.2180_x-ww_a84f1ff9\comctl32.dll
0x5D090000 - 0x5D127000 C:\WINDOWS\system32\comctl32.dll
0x71B20000 - 0x71B32000 C:\WINDOWS\system32\MPR.dll
0x75F60000 - 0x75F67000 C:\WINDOWS\System32\drprov.dll
0x71C10000 - 0x71C1E000 C:\WINDOWS\System32\ntlanman.dll
0x71CD0000 - 0x71CE7000 C:\WINDOWS\System32\NETUI0.dll
0x71C90000 - 0x71CD0000 C:\WINDOWS\System32\NETUI1.dll
0x71C80000 - 0x71C87000 C:\WINDOWS\System32\NETRAP.dll
0x75F70000 - 0x75F79000 C:\WINDOWS\System32\davclnt.dll
0x77B40000 - 0x77B62000 C:\WINDOWS\system32\appHelp.dll
0x09180000 - 0x0957F000 C:\WINDOWS\Resources\themes\Luna\Luna.msstyles
0x76FD0000 - 0x7704F000 C:\WINDOWS\system32\CLBCATQ.DLL
0x77050000 - 0x77115000 C:\WINDOWS\system32\COMRes.dll
0x77C00000 - 0x77C08000 C:\WINDOWS\system32\VERSION.dll
0x08350000 - 0x0835F000 C:\Program Files\Belkin Mouse 1.0\MOUDL32A.DLL
0x08380000 - 0x083A2000 C:\Program Files\Java\j2re1.4.2_05\bin\dcpr.dll
0x083B0000 - 0x083B7000 C:\Program Files\LimeWire\GenericWindowsUtils.dll
0x083E0000 - 0x083E7000 C:\Program Files\LimeWire\WindowsV5PlusUtils.dll
0x07CF0000 - 0x07CF8000 C:\Program Files\Java\j2re1.4.2_05\bin\nio.dll
0x0FFD0000 - 0x0FFF8000 C:\WINDOWS\system32\rsaenh.dll
0x769C0000 - 0x76A73000 C:\WINDOWS\system32\USERENV.dll
0x07970000 - 0x079A4000 C:\Program Files\AVerTV STUDIO II\keydll3.dll
0x76C90000 - 0x76CB8000 C:\WINDOWS\system32\imagehlp.dll
0x59A60000 - 0x59B01000 C:\WINDOWS\system32\DBGHELP.dll
0x76BF0000 - 0x76BFB000 C:\WINDOWS\system32\PSAPI.DLL

Heap at VM Abort:
Heap
def new generation total 768K, used 435K [0x10010000, 0x100e0000, 0x104f0000)
eden space 704K, 52% used [0x10010000, 0x1006ce50, 0x100c0000)
from space 64K, 100% used [0x100c0000, 0x100d0000, 0x100d0000)
to space 64K, 0% used [0x100d0000, 0x100d0000, 0x100e0000)
tenured generation total 9544K, used 9396K [0x104f0000, 0x10e42000, 0x14010000)
the space 9544K, 98% used [0x104f0000, 0x10e1d220, 0x10e1d400, 0x10e42000)
compacting perm gen total 15104K, used 15004K [0x14010000, 0x14ed0000, 0x18010000)
the space 15104K, 99% used [0x14010000, 0x14eb7390, 0x14eb7400, 0x14ed0000)

Local Time = Sun Feb 20 11:05:50 2005
Elapsed Time = 1322
#
# The exception above was detected in native code outside the VM
#
# Java VM: Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM (1.4.2_05-b04 mixed mode)
#

Hi jimmy,

Based on the log you posted, it seems there's a problem in the file "vlsp.dll". Some Googling for this file showed that it's what's known as "Layered Service Provider (LSP)" -- a kind of file that intercepts & manipulates network traffic. In many case, LSPs are used by adware & spyware components, but this one appears to be valid. It is used for "V-One Smartpass", related to a Wireless Networking Card. LSPs are very well-known for causing network problems and/or crashes, and this is what appears to be causing LimeWire to fail in your case.

I recommend upgrading your network card drivers (by visiting the manufacturer's website and downloading new drivers), and determing if you need this "V-One Smartpass" LSP. If not, you should remove it.

Let me know if this helps at all.

Thanks.

I did a network diagnostic test and this is what showed up. Can Limewire really be messed up because of my network card?

Yes. LimeWire is, at it's core, a network application.

That question is akin to asking, "Can chocolate chip cookies really go bad if the chocolate chips are bad?"

Which one of these should I download--I certainly don't want to waste my time with all three if I only need one. Also, how do I know if I need that LSP or not?

Hi Jimmy,

All three links are the same, they'll just give you the file from different places. You really should be asking your network card's company these questions. We're not tech support for your computer's peripherals, and we do not know what is and isn't necessary for your computer. All I can say for sure is that the problem is related to the LSP I mentioned earlier. Anything beyond that would be pure speculation, including if it's necessary and/or how to remove it.

~~Sorry~~
I'm not real computer knowledgable, I couldn't distinguish where the LW forum "line" ends and my own personal computer problems enter in. It's not that I was just asking those questions because I was too lazy to find them elsewhere, I am just really confused about certain computer problems. Thanks though! I will contact Realtek and see what they say about the LSP.