I have pretty much the same problem.
I noramlly use bearshare then limewire. However most of this week, it has jsut stopped letting me DL larger files. I still get music but no videos. I treid bear flix as well.
Same thing, i connect, have great connection, ppl can share off me very well, i find the flies i want no problems, it say CONNECTING... then just sits there like active, then goes to NEED MORE SOURCES.
I have the latest Javed already installed.
I have no limits on my internet Downloads. So i am baffelled as to why / what is happening. I have been doing the same thing for years, and this week somthing has changed...:
1. what OS version? (eg: Windows 98, XP,OSX, Vista) XP
2. What firewalls you have ? windows firewall,
3. How much ram ? 1gb
4. Hard Disk space available ?180gb
5. Connection type (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) ?broadband - VIRGIN MEDIA 2 MB unlimited
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers ? SET TOP BOX no idea afer that.
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.) ?House
8. What version,LimeWire & Java,Go to L/W's Help/About L/W, THIS show both LW & Java version.?beashare 5.25 bear flix -1.2.0 Limewire: pro 4.12.03 Java:6
9. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider) ? NTL / virgin media
10. Do this test click here:
http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ should say 'Your test worked!. What happens ? Your Test Worked
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. ! no
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user.?new problem with expeienced user
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface ?No, a port has been opened in the firewall
14. Have you given full permisions for LimeWire to pass through your Firewall ?yes
15. XP users, Please state XP firewall on or off.? Was on but have treid off too. no differnece