ok so why does it work for me strange heres what i did:
i permitted my Norton Firewall to let limewire connect.
disabled my windows firewall.
upgraded my java software (www.java.com).
it could be the Mcaffe firewall that u get with AOL 9.0 maybe its blocking it.
AOL spyware blocks Limewire so dont block it.
Or in the end of the day im just lucky lol

Hi there.

So, I feel dorky saying this but you really need to walk me through this.

How do you permit Norton to let LW connect? What special steps do you take there?

How do you disable firewall?
Can you enable it again later? If its disabled, are you gonna get popups and spyware and viruses and all that crap?

You said AOL Spyware blocks LW so dont block it. But how do you UNblock it??

Sorry for all the questions but Im trying so hard to make this work! Thanks for your reply and help!

Amy

For Norton see * Configuring Norton Internet Security

To disable Windows XP firewall, go to the control panel, double click on Windoze Firewall, check the disable box.

Yes Norton & XP firewall "will" conflict with each other. So it's best to only use one & Norton is a much better firewall.

*** I'll leave the AOL questions up to others such as Killa-Mas *627*

BTW other tools you should have around other than your firewall are a good antivirus with up to date definitions. And also these utilities: 1. ad-ware (FREE), & also 2. Spybot - Search & Destroy (FREE). You might also consider 3. Peerguardian (FREE) which helps block out known organisations from checking your computer.

Another tip, stay away from files less than 1 MB or 1,000 KB if possible. See WARNING: Viruses on network you should be aware of!

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Hmmm...

Okay so I went to the control panel.... no link that says Windows Firewall.
Maybe I have to navigate?? Which I did....
Still cant find a way to disable it....
But I did go to control panel-- network and internet connections -- network connections --
and then looked at the connection i run off of and noticed how it said next to it (not in hyperlink though) that it was firewalled.
Thats all I know....

Amy

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.

If I may put my 2 cents in... I have used AOL for many years and yes I have had many problems with them from time to time.

The current connection problems described here can be traced to the latest ACS update which everyone probably allowed to be installed simply because there was no option to NOT install it. I did it and should have known better lol

The AOL dialler allows access to your DSL connection without starting your AOL software and is a major pain when not working as happened to me.

After much complaining to the techies without any useful help ( I am certain that they are aware that their update is causing absolute mayhem with their customers)

I had to come up with my own non-techie way to deal with it.

1. Uninstall everything including coach and ACS (sorry about this but do not keep your settings etc) no need to do anything to your modem / router

2. Install Aol 9 and connect in usual way and allow to update (think its 5 or 6 times before all updates done)

3 DO NOT ALLOW aol to update the Dialler, as there is no option to cancel installation you will have to press ctrl+alt+del and select processes tab and stop AOLacsd.exe
I know that sounds crazy but bear with me

4. Reboot and this time open the dialler setup screen save login and PW and set to run on startup,

I know it works because i am using it right now..... and so-far even when exiting aol it doesn't try and install the update again.

I really hope this helps with your connection probs guys!!!

PS..... was reading my own post....... as you do lol
and just wondered if there is a tech guy out there that could maybe have a less "bull in china shop" fix for this issue
personally i am very happy with my fix

Hi Joe

Sorry I could not answer you request before but I have not been feeling too well over the past couple of days.

Anyway, I must first say that I am not an AOL user but have a friend who is, and he uses a BT Voyager 190 ADSL Modem which was supplied to him by AOL.

Secondly, have you initiated UPnP on in Limewire and on your modem?

Next, have you initiated UPnP and IDCG in your WinXP?

If the above doesn't help then try this solution put forward by sr1darkstar

http://www.gnutellaforums.com/connec...tml#post291372

Hope this helps.


UK Bob

WARNING AOL USERS The ACS Update is flawed DO NOT LET IT INSTALL.......

Hi Guys I have an update on my fix for you.
It appears that every so often the ACS will try to upgrade. I cannot believe AOL still pushing this out .... however because the dialler is automatically connecting at start up (see previous post) and you DO NOT want to press that yes button the solution is simplicity itself. Shutdown or restart whichever suits your purpose in quitting Aol Dialler.

My connection is very stable........ and yes........ the fix is a tiny bit of a pain...... but hey at least you can get a stable connection without having to use the AOL software.
Happy connecting guys.

UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE ****************

The fix i posted here for AOL users is no longer required .... Why u ask?

Aol seem to have come up with a fix of their own LOL ( about time too )
Here is the process needed.
1 allow the update
2 start and close your aol software a couple of times and a new update will appear
3 set up your dialler as normal ( login and password and set to auto sign in option )

I have used AOL for years and this is a fine example of ........ getting there in the end.
Good luck to all