can't open Limewire

[cmirus]

Need help, when I start limewire, I get a error stating "LIMEWIRE WAS UNABLE TO INITITLIZE AND START" It says the main problem is a firewall and loopback connection. I went to FAQ and it gives a way to fix it, problem is you nee to open Limewire to fix it and I cannot. I have tried everything from the firewalls to deleting and downloading 4.10 again. What can I do? PLEASE HELP

[foolofthehill]

Originally Posted by cmirus

Need help, when I start limewire, I get a error stating "LIMEWIRE WAS UNABLE TO INITITLIZE AND START" It says the main problem is a firewall and loopback connection. I went to FAQ and it gives a way to fix it, problem is you nee to open Limewire to fix it and I cannot. I have tried everything from the firewalls to deleting and downloading 4.10 again. What can I do? PLEASE HELP

My guess would be a Java problem.
Try the following: uninstall LW and all Java versions you've installed. Then download the JRE off-line installer of the newest Java version:
http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.5.0/download.jsp

Install this version and afterwards install LW again.
Let us know if that helped to solve the problem

[cmirus]

It did not work, I did everyting you said, and still the same problem

[foolofthehill]

Originally Posted by cmirus

It did not work, I did everyting you said, and still the same problem

Hmm, do you have any anti-spyware program running which could LW prevent from opening??
Can you give us a total description of your set up (just answer those questions you can answer):
1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98)
2. What firewalls you have?
3. How much ram?
4. Hard Disk space available?
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.)
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers?
7. Where are you trying to connect from (home, school, work, etc.)?
8. What version of Limewire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help>About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version.
9. Who is your isp provider (Internet Service Provider)?
10. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up.
11. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user.
12. 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?

[cmirus]

1. I am running windows XP

2. not sure

3. 512 MB RAM

4. 200 GB

5.cable modem

6. motorola sb5120, surfboard

7. home

8. The problem started with 4.9. I downloaded 4.10 and the problem continued. I cannot get into limewire menu. JAVA is 1.5.0_6

9. Cox communications

10. not sharing that I know of

11. I have been using Limewire for over a year with no problems

12. the test was fine, it said it worked.