AOL upgrade causing connection problems?

[gbildson]

Of the people having connection problems, how many have recently upgraded to AOL 9.0? There is a McAfee firewall or something in there that might be blocking incoming and outgoing connections.

Many other connection problems have been traced to other firewalls.

Thanks
-greg

[deepblue]

You may want to "stick" this. I know that there are a lot of AOL users (I feel sorry for them all) that use LW. Keep up the good work!

deepblue

[Norm]

AOL 9.0 offers you the option using the firewall in 9.0

You can view your settings by clicking "view safety status" from the sign on screen. I do not use their optional firewall and Limewire is running fine alongside of AOL 9.0. I think I have had every beta version of AOL 9.0 installed over the past few months without any issues.

I do use a router and Norton Internet Security without a hitch.

I don't recommend you go without any firewall but I do think AOL's firewall (powered by McAfee) is better left off. AOL 9.0 is trying to do too many things without doing much of it well and often without the user having the option of choosing.

[Barynz]

I appear to have solved my problem of discontinued connection by placing a short cut on the desk top to link with the ISP without using Internet Explorer.
I open the connection to the ISP then open LimeWire having little else in the way of programs open.
It works for me simple yes/dangerous l hope not but l do hope this simple solution works for you and others.
Barynz

[gbildson]

What do you mean by link to the ISP? This could be useful for others.

Thanks
-greg

[Norm]

Barynz,

I don't understand what you mean. If you are using AOL you are not using Internet Explorer. If IE is causing your problem it is probably Java related not AOL related.

Norm

[Barynz]

Perhaps l have misunderstood the discussion? I found l could after installing the programs necessary connect to LimeWire.
The next time l started the computer it was dead. No amount of patients and clicking 'Connect' achieved anything.
I altered firewall settings and went through all the suggested technicalities to no avail.
If l uninstalled LimeWire and all associated programmes - repaired registries and loaded old settings (WinXP), l could re-install and gain access but again next time there was no connecting to LimeWire. I did this four times.
I then went to "Network Connections" in the Control Panel
Copied a ShortCut of the "Dial Up Connection" to the Desktop
I now connect to the Internet through this Shortcut and once connected l open LimeWire.= Connection.
If l have anyother internet programs open or, open any other programs ie Outlook then, l again have problems.
I also 'Sign Out' and close down 'Windows Messenger'.
Please accept my apologies should l have missed the point, l tried just about everything to make it work and thought l would share a find that somehow or other has helped me. I trust l have not interupted a "flow" here...................Regards Barynz

[Norm]

Barynz,

I was not trying to be critical. You solved your problem and I wanted to be sure we understood what you did for the benefit of all. I better understand now how you are operating.

I am glad your system is working.

Norm

[Barynz]

No offence Meant - no offence taken

I wish you all the best of luck in solving your problems

Barynz

It's funny you say that. I upgraded to AOL 9.0 not long ago and suddenly I can not connect or have a very week connection to Limewire Pro 3.8.9. If you figure out the problem I would love to here it.

[Norm]

Spring

I found that when I installed AOL 9.0s "port magic" it absolutely destroyed my internet speed. It dropped by over 30%. AOL includes a lot of "options" like "connectivity service", spyware protection", etc, etc. I would recommend you avoid them. I think they are well intentioned additions that do not fit todays needs for any one person. They try to be all things to all people and they fill the needs of no one.

I hesitate to tell you to use the add/remove option to take the extras away bacause that may cause problems. If you have XP use system restore to roll back to a point before you installed 9.0. Then reinstall 9.0 and say "no" to the extras.

Norm

Your right Norm. 9.0 has all kinds of crap om it. I too now have a very slow connecton. Thanks for the tips. I'll try that.

[TS950SDX]

Is it possible when upgrading to AOL 9.0 to reject some of the options, mentioned earlier, in an attempt to resolve a few problems? When i have updated in the past i do not recall there being any options and the installation of AOL 9.0 was completely automated. Maybe i missed something please let me know.

[Norm]

TS950SDX,

No, AOL doesn't give you many options on installation so the extra junk will wind up on your system but I uninstalled Port Magic, AOL Coach, AOL Connectivity Services, AOL Spyware Protection, AOL Toolbar and AOL Dialer after I loaded 9.0

If you are running Windows you can also run MSCONFIG, go to the "Start Up" tab and stop a lot of AOL extras from running when you start your computer.

Norm

[lk204]

I downloaded Limewire yesterday-and was connected initially & now I cannot connect. I am running AOL 9.0. Please help. I am not really technically savvy & don't know how to diable the AOL firewall-I wasn't even aware I was running one.

[chelseagirl]

Hi all i been with AOL 4 years with no probs , even had aol 9 for ages and i been downloading all my lost,dh, smallville,prison break, and loads more, no hassel i was watchin a season a night of these episodes. UNTILL. I WENT FROM AOL GOLD TO PLATNUIM WITH A SPEEDTOUCH ROUTER. then i started gettin the same as most peeps on here .

aol conects says its strong. then the speed drops to 0kbs and im all of a sudden conecting again as soon as the d/load gets going same thing happens over and over again.

then L/wire started opening by it self EVEN WITH ALL OPS TURNED OFF
THEN I NOTICED THAT INSTEAD OF SHARING THE 359 FILES I SHARE IM NOW SHARING 77789 MY WHOLE FOLDER WITH COMPLETE AT THE END.
i removed it and next time i signed on im L/wire starts up and again is sharing my all even my firewall was showing as not their.
After lookin on here i found out i had a virus i cleaned it up that prob solved.
then i found i was back to the disconecting thing so im herei agree Aol 9. has somthing to do with this but not the version i installed over a year ago i was gettin on fine with that .
when i installed my router the last thing it wanted me to do was upgrade to aol 9 as i already had it i didnt need to do this BUT hey we are talking about Aol and their was no (no thank you i dont want this) so i just went along and clicked it to install,
now im reading these forums again to find answers and help to solve my prob and i think i got them thanks NORM i went in uninstalled aol spyware, i got my own anyhow . mcAfee firewall, i got my own of that too. tryed to remove conective services and it said i was using it do i need this??iv left it 4 now i cant see a port magic whats this please?.where do i find it , l/wire seems fine no although not as fast as it was anyone no how to stop them blooming anoying imcatchers from poping up i dont no any of um dont even no how they can see im on line i am gettin peed with aol uslessness when i ring them for help all they do is run me thou a load of crapchange my setting from how i like um then decided its a prob with my local exchange and it will take two days to fix. i been on platnuim for 2 weeks and iv ad nothing but hassle even got a virus. i prefer using the bt vouger only thing is my son has a lap top and wants to use the conection too. we only just got that workin wirless tonight, thanx to all you who give advice here and i just thought id tell my story case it helps anyone else.

[Norm]

lk204,

It may not be AOL causing your problem. I assume you have tried to connect to Limewire with AOL shut down.

What operating system are you running. Do you have a firewall? When you open the AOL sign on screen does it say "Firewall Detected" and does it say "AOL Spyware Protection Running"?

Norm

[gaz1985]

hi i was just wondering if you could help me with my limewire connection.I have aol 9.0.Evertime i go to connect to limewire my aol connection dissconects and then limewire comes up error there may be a firewall or you do not have a internet connection.I have checked my firewall and limewire is enabled to have full access to the internet.Could u possibly tell me what is going wrong.Email me on [EDIT] or reply if you can answer my qeury. thankyou

[gaz1985]

hi i have tried to connect to limewire but evertime time i go to connect my aol 9.0 dissconnects.Could u possibly tell me what is wrong.I have mcafee firewall but limewire is enable and java is to.Email me back on [EDIT]
thank you

[MxRacer476]

Ok here's my problem...

I use AOL 9.0 Optimized SE, it says no firewall detected on the start up screen. I connect to LimeWire, but can't keep a connection? What is goin on, it might stay at TurboCharged for a min, or two before it goes to "connecting" causing a HUGE PITA to me when trying to download files. Anyone know what to do? Feel free to email me at **** , or IM me on that name or AIM at MxRacer476. Hopefully someone can help me out!!!

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