ok here is the info you need Birdy and I appreciate you help.
1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98)
If using Windows Vista, please tell us whether you have an Administrator user account. Windows XP
2. What firewalls you have?
Hmmm, I think it comes automatically thru my Comcast router. The other 2 are disconnected.
3. How much ram?
2.21 GHz, 1.87 RAM
4. Hard Disk space available?
5.567GB, both Drive C and Drive D, 1.847 used
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.)
Cable
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers?
Linksys and RCA digital broadband ( not getting on the floors to look for those model numbers in the nite. LOL They are approx. 2 years old
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, apartment complex, school, student accommodation, work, etc.)?
Home
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help bar > About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version.
_ 4.18.8 for LW, just d/l the latest Java a few weeks ago.
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)?
Mainly AOL (don't laugh) also can use Yahoo and IE, but am more comfortable with 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?
Yes, my test worked
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up.
2 other puters in the home, but I think I am the "brain"
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user.
Have used off and on for a few years, just always felt that my uploads should be higher as I am sharing over 1K of songs. A few years back, I d/l my entire CD collection to my puter. For instance, ALL of my John Mayall songs get tons of hits, but NO downloads, that seems odd.
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface?
Usually I do, but I don't tonite, do I need to be worried? I do have good security ( I think) Mcafee and Malwarebytes. _14.
For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled?
I think port but not sure.
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall
See Q 13. I read in yer FAQS that "if you can download, others can upload", check it out. LOL
16. What country are you living in? Sometimes there are ISPs with the same name in more than one country (eg Clearwire in the USA & also in Ireland).
USA
17. Has
anything in your setup changed recently? Have you updated your version of LW or Java? Have you added any new software or new hardware? Have you updated any software? Have you moved house, changed internet plan or ISP etc etc?
Again, I have always successfully d/l, I was just worried that folks could not u/l from me for some reason. The most u/ls I had (before I shut down last nite) was 113, many 8's, 5's, 2's, 1's, etc. Many of the puter geeks at work told me I should NEVER use LW...too dangerous in several aspects. But I like you guys! LOL I was reading on some forum on LW about viruses. I only do music, no movies, games, etc. and never any wma Hope this helps. Also is there a way I can auto-link to this particular thread, I seem to have to go thru many steps to get back here. I tried that "permalink" thing, but not sure how to access it or make it work. Color me blonde...LOL Thanks in advance for any info you can give me. Scout