why can't i start limewire

[dolimite]

every time i go to lanch limewire i get this message "LimeWire was unable to initialize and start. This is usually due to a firewall program blocking LimeWire's access to the internet or loopback connections on the local machine. Please allow LimeWire access to the internet and restart LimeWire" wtf i dont have my firewall on has anybody else had and fixed this problem if so can you help me please this is driveing me crazy

[wondering why]

Could you supply these details please....
System details - help us to help you

[dolimite]

1.OS version? ( Windows xp sp 2) 2. What firewalls you have?....(windows firewall but i have it turned off
3. How much ram?....(don't know but i know it's enough)
4. Hard Disk space available?...(don't know but i know it's enough)
5. Connection type? (dialup)
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers?...(i have no idea)
7. Where are you trying to connect from (my home) 8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have?....(the newest)
9. Who is your ISP provider.... (aol)?
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?.....(it says 'Your test worked)
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up..(yes i use piolet and bearshare12. Is this your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user....(this is my first time)
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface?....(it wont startup)

i hope this helps and thaks

[wondering why]

Try the fixes in this thread....
Fixes for Limewire when LW isn't operating as it should

Try deleting the preference folder first and if that doesn't work do the Java...

[dolimite]

i tried every thing thay said and none of it worked and it didint sound like thay were talking about problems with startup and what do you mean by do the java

[wondering why]

Well you didn't try everything if you don't know what I mean by do the Java...
ie... unistall your version and re-install the offline version...

[dolimite]

that faild to work to what can be wrong

[wondering why]

Have a look underneath your modem/router the details should be there...

Can you give us the make and model number please...

[dolimite]

i don't want to sond stupid but where can i find the modem/router

[rna_duelers]

I too have had this porblem in the past-Are you using LimeWire beta?IF so burn it to a disc and install it into your computer that way.Not sure why,but its worthe a try.