My first post on 1-23-06 included all the information requested about the configuration and setup. I'll copy it and update it here in hopes someone sees something that I can act on...
Can you give us a total description of your set up:
1. OS version? (Eg: Windows 98)
I am using Windows XP SP2
2. What firewalls you have?
I am running the Windows XP Firewall
3. How much ram? 2Gbytes
4. Hard Disk space available? 18Gbytes
5. Connection type? (Eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.)
Broadband connection through a Router.
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers?
Linksys model WRT54G. My brother uses this same router in UPnP mode and it works great. I updated the driver to the latest available.
7. Where are you trying to connect from (home, school, work, etc.)?
Home
8. What version of Limewire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help>About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version.
Limewire Version 4.10.5
Java 1.5.0_06
9. Who is your ISP provider? ( AOL/MSN/Comcast/Tiscal)
Aledo Broadband in Aledo, Texas. I checked with them and they do not block P2P servers.
10. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up.
No
11. 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?
Says server not found.
I also ran the Port probing test recommended and it said I was in Stealth mode for 6346.
These details are vital if you want us to find out what your connection problem is.
* Did you configure your firewall so it allows LW full access (advisable not to have 2 active firewalls b/c they can interfere with each other.
http://www.limewire.com/english/content/firewalls.shtml
I followed the Windows XP instructions and also did the recommended delete /.limewire folder, etc. The only thing interesting I see everytime is where I am supposed to type 127.0.0.1 in the firewall advanced settings services area... I type it in and Windows replaces it with the Name of my computer on the Network... everytime...
In the Windows XP firewall exceptions list LW is there. Java is Not.
12. Do This test, Is the result True/False?
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showt...3757#post103757 Is the result True/False
Response is False
I have also totally disabled all Firewalls and LW still says there is a firewall stopping it.
13. Do a speed test post the results here.
http://www.speakeasy.net/speedtest/
1655 Download and 343 Upload
This is just amazing that this software won't run... I've never been this stumped.
Thanks for all the help.
Ron