Hello,

I have Windows XP SP2 Symantec Antivirus (work pc), and it's been a while now... i was using Winmx for more than 2 years and all of a sudden i couldn't make a connection. I tried to use other P2P software and i can't connect to any one of them. To be honest i've really done a lot of reading, tried to fix it with port forwarding etc. and still can't connect.

I would appreciate it if anyone can help me.

Thanks

Hi,

Well, you're using a work computer. At my work, we manage the PCs by restricting what sites they can go to, what files IE can process, and restrict P2P applications because they put your corporate data at risk. It's possible your work has begun doing the same. You could ask your IT department why Limewire no longer works, but this might highlight you using P2P apps on your work computer--a no-no.

I could be wrong, but it would explain it stopped wqorking "all of a sudden". Did you change / install anything else in the same time frame?

Hope this helps,

ZAP

Hello all. I have attempted all tips and tricks in the thread so far. I installed Zap's recommended patch, deleted the specified registry entries for LimeWire and everything else I've come across.

I am using Windows XP SP2, ZoneAlarm's firewall, and LimeWire PRO 4.8.1. I am on a personal computer (not at work) that connects via a switch to a satellite dish (deployed soldier in Iraq). LimeWire at one time functioned properly. I've asked our "network administrator" and he says no changes have been made to our network. There weren't any major installations or updates that I remember around the time LimeWire stopped working other than possibly windowsupdate. As stupid as this makes me sound, it just stopped working.

I have tried connecting with LimeWire with ZA turned off. I have added ports in Zone Alarm and XP's fire wall (not being used) for LimeWire and made sure LimeWire was directed through those ports. I have uninstalled and reinstalled LimeWire. I still cannot connect. I am also attaching a screen shot of LimeWire so you can see what the problem looks like. I'm assuming it's what everyone else has been suffering with: LimeWire starts up and attempts to connect to ten servers unsuccessfully over and over again. If you have any more tricks up your sleeve please advise. Thanks for your time.

Shaun

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Hello,

Thanks for your reply.

I have to agree with you. I think they have purposely blocked all connections to P2P software.

I'm just wondering if there is a way to 'fix' the problem.

Agkinara

I think the latter 2 posters (shaun.warren & Agkinara_13) should maybe look at the Connection Problems section of the forum.

Start off with some simple tests:

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?

If you can't reach that page then it means your port 6346 is being blocked. This could be due to a firewall, a connection device like a modem/router, or your isp or line managers somewhere along the line. You could try a different port no. & enter it in the Listening port section of the Firewall section of: LW's menu Tools>Options>Advanced>Firewalls.
Mac users will find this under your Preferences tab. Some other ports to try are: 3500, 1203, 20282, 80 (latter as a last resort!) Don't forget to press apply button after making any changes. Go to menu, File>Connect.

Another thing you can try is delete your LW Preferences folder whilst LW is closed; instructions here: Fixes for Limewire (make a note of your settings under Tools>Options before you do this b/c you'll need to reset them next time you open LW!) Let's hope your isp's are not using programs to filter or block p2p sharing or specifically LW.

Hi,

My connection status says (undernod)
What that it means?

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I TRIED TO DOWN LOAD THE PATCH AND I KEEP GETTING MESSAGE FILE CORUPTED.

This is a pretty old thread what patch are you talking about and what problem are you having.

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