SP2 & Limewire: relax, it works
 

Chill out, all you anti-Microsoft fanatics (and get used to computing securely BTW), Limewire works with SP2.

3 steps:

1. I installed the "Event ID 4226" patch from http://www.lvllord.de/?url=tools --which did not help on its own, but I don't think its current installation is crucial to the solution. All I know is Limewire's connection quality is now "excellent" and files are uploading and downloading as before SP2.

2. The first time Limewire runs, the Windows Firewall should prompt to enable 2 programs: "javaw" and "<installation_path>\LimeWire.exe". Enable these 2 apps to pass the firewall when prompted.

3. Per Limewire's own instructions ( http://www.limewire.com/english/content/firewalls.shtml ) go to Start | Control Panel | Windows Firewall and "Add port..." 6346 twice with the default scope, once for TCP and once for UDP (the names you give these rules aren't important).

Ta da, Limewire works. Amazing, Microsoft did not ruin free computing everywhere, it only enabled 90% of the computers on the planet to connect to the Internet more securely. This should make you happier on its own, even if you ARE running Linux. :-)

Cheers,

J

PS I've upgrade to Limewire 4.1.5 Beta.

I do not agree about your views (Microsoft & security :) ). But your post is both helpful and well written, so I'll sticky it.

Ciao

Here is a screen shot of my (working) Windows Firewall settings and Limewire with an "Excellent" connection:

I took off Zonealarm and disabled the Windows firewall and Limewire still work on service pack 2...Any suggestions? I have tried everything

It's a no go for me as well. Did everything that was recommended.

Hello

I will describe the actual situation as one not stabel.

When I start LW , best I get is poor.

Then I enter firewalls settings as written elsewhere.

and some time goes , and suddenly we have turbo again :D

But next time I log in , same thing.

t

Just a suggestion from another thread..

I found that if I have anything at all opened BEFORE Limewire, I can't get beyond a poor connection. If Limewire is the first thing I start up off my desktop after a reboot, then I go to Turbo almost instantly.

I had IE open and was browsing all day, closed it and opened LW - nothing. So I rebooted and when my start screen came up, opened LW first, then IE and all was perfectly fine.

Just another thing to give a try.

This is normal. You can´t have always high speeds!

Morgwen

Actually that happens a lot more often if you upgrade to WinXP SP2.

For me this is a normal situation. Somtimes its fast sometimes slow... perhaps some people have more problems because sp2 limits the max connections to 10.

Morgwen

No, as per my other post, the Windows firewall is completely disabled - surely it is not necessary to configure the fire wall if it is disabled? Something else in Windows SP2 is affecting Limewire.

Are you referring to Zap?

Of course that is the reason why so many users have problems. Did you install the patch which Zap suggested?

Morgwen

no
 

no - the patch is the only thing I haven't tried on this planet.

Well, well, well. I posted that earlier from work, and when I got home I tried the patch. And you know what? It bloody well works old chap!!!

Zap I modified your post a little, I hope you aren´t angry with me. Its seems that the users have to patch first.

Morgwen

Can I just throw in that the reason there maybe some confusion around at the mo, is because different people use File sharing in different ways. If your'e the kind of person that has only one track you search for and download at a time, then maybe you won't encounter the "number of open connections" problem, but may run into the SP2 fire wall problem. If, like me, you have the Windows firewall disabled - but had 75 "short films" in your download view when you upgraded to SP2, then you may get stung as each download clambers for half a connection, and you get none. Just guessing.

:D :D :D
Hello
I have also installed the patch now - used 2.12 english version.

Did not removed Limeware , but I entered all ports and the needed IP-adress once more (overwriting).

I now got turbo in less that 30 seconds.

Thanks to all - hope there are not that many disadvantages :rolleyes:

t

I'M ABOUT TO...
 

I'm gonna do it, but since as somebody here said, I'm just a simple user who wants to download some files I can't find anywhere else. So, I have now the "CLUF" window in my screen and just would like a simple step-by-step explanation if I can't get Lime work, could anybody including Zap do this for the ones who our native language isn't english and who don't know a lot about ports and TCP, etc.?

I loved this idea of the screenshot, I think it will be useful for me if somebody can put a simple step-by-step explanation with a screenshot on each one...

Thank u! :) I still believe Limewire rocks since I started using it back in 2001...

Help Zap!! xp sp2 connection
 

ZAP - On a previous post you showed a screen shot of your firewall settings and editing a port. Could you show another screen shot of javaw opened and Limewire: The most advanced file sharing on the planet. OR COULD ANYONE SHOW THIS FOR ME!!!! I don't know what to use for a port number or check tcp or udp!!!! I think this may be my problem!
Thanks a million!!!

This solution worked for me!! Thanks a bunch!!!

RE: LimeWire and SP2
 

If you actually read all the documentation on SP2 this problem is EASY to figure out. Simply, I can't come up with a solution. As part of an anti-worm feature Windows will only allow so many connections to be made at one time. One a program reaches this limit, it is denied futher access to the internet. *Hides from the gods* I don't mean to advertise for other programs, as Shareazza sucks, but it has a popup on this subject. *Shareazza doesn't work for me either tho*.

I see no current solution to this besides LimeWire's Outgoing connections at one time to be limited, and all Ultrapeers being restricted to SP1 and before computers.

I have completely disabled my firewall in WinXP SP2, and even ditched my router, formatted, reinstalled, and tried everything I can think of. Still no luck with getting it working again. Maybe everytime it trys to connect to more than 5 servers Windows writes the Denial to the Registry. Who knows what nazi activities MicroSoft is up to now.

Clayton Johnson
LiquidSkies Computer Services

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NetBios - A back door into every windows computer.

A FIX!
 

After not being able to connect for weeks I began searching my registry for LimeWire.

After several mins. of searching I came across this registry key.

My Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Wind ows\ShellNoRoam\MUICache

C:\Progra~1\LimeWire\LimeWire.exe

Now if you don't know how to edit the registry you SHOULD NOT attempt this as this is the brain of windows and you could destroy your installation. But INSTANTLY after I removed this KEY I was able to Connect at Turbo Charged Status again.

Does removing this key have any adverse affects? Or is this the ban by windows mentioned in my last post?

Opinions please.

hmmm
 

i'm on a college network, but limewire worked earlier this year...i did everything everyone said about the xp sp2, and i deleted the preferences folder...i'd really like this to work cuz i just paid to get this updated...if it's not going to work, or if i'm not computer savvy enough to work this (i shouldn't have to be an expert to use limewire), then is there a way to get a refund?

can anyone help me??

I'm having the same problems. I have windows XP I have tired all the port set ups, but finally gave up and on the windows fire wire, I deleted the prefrence files, tired the new beta version and deleted limewire and reinstalled it. I am on a college/university network, but Limewire worked before, not very well, I could only download a song or two at a time but it worked. After Th windows SP2 it doesn't work. Any way I can get around my network from blocking me without having to change providers?

javaw firewall setting screen shot
 

Sorry for not responding in Internet time; I
m not a frequent visitor here!

Deana asked for a screen shot of my javaw firewall setting (see attached).

Hope this helps!

ZAP

Limiwire
 

Limewire firewall exception 1:

Limewire exception 2:

Re: A FIX!
 

This one worked for me as well, although only got to Excellent, no turbo.

wheres that patch? about to give up
 

Can someone tell me which post contains the patch which supposedly solves all these problems? I will try that, and then if I am still having issues, I'm going back to WINMX, which I hate but at least can connect to.

ZoneAlarm Configuration
 

I have recently found a soultion on the web that should work for you guys as I also have ZoneAlarm (Security Suite). First click the "Firewall" tab and on the "Internet Zone" click on "Custom". Next, go to where it says Allow incoming UDP Port, outgoing UDP Port, Incoming TCP port, and Outgoing TCP Port. Click each one by one and type in "6346" (or whatever port you have configured for Limewire) for each of the entrys. This will open up that port and still leave your computer "stealthed". For anymore questions that you want to ask me, my email is fisherkebone@msn.com. I will try to find the answer and email you back. Thanks! and I hope this helps.

SP2 Issues
 

Thankyou ZAP, I was at my wits end with this - I even considered deleting SP"!!

Your advice on opening ports appears to have worked.....I did, however, have to do it twice! My only hope is that It works after I reeboot.

Thank you once again,

Ian Mac

Thanks!!! the patch worked like a charm!!!!! I've been without limewire for a month, and thanks to you, I'm on the road again!!!!

Regards

Connection
 

Hi. I tried to follow the 3 steps. I cant get Step 2. When I loaded LW, I was asked if I wanted the program to operate through the firewall and I said yes. Still, I can't make a connection. How can I get Step 2 to happen? Please help...I miss my LW!!! Thanks much!

Aaargh, it won't work.
I've tried everything, deleting all sorts of files in my registry (I know, that's not very smart :p), reinstalling LW, downloading the patch, adding ports in Windows Firewall,...
Nothing works!
And the strange thing is: the first 2 times that I started LW (the very first time that I had downloaded the program) it went directly to excellent connection.

I thank everybody for the suggestions here on this forum, but nothing works.
Has anybody a clue wat should be the problem... ? ;) :(

I ran 4224 patch and it said something to the effect that I "revised a Windows file which could lead to unstability. Restore the file back to the original". I declined. What should I have done?

Thanks Zap, the solution worked immediately

"SP2 & Limewire: relax, it works"
 

Tried all the suggestions. Nothing helped. Saw Zap's September posting. Added the two ports and installed the suggested download. Voilá, indeed. BTW, enabling the 2 programs and adding the ports alone didn't do it. But with Event ID 4226 it runs flawlessly.

Not sure how one finds things in the forum, so will post the relevent info. Zap, if you're reading, grazie mille!

"1. I installed the "Event ID 4226" patch from http://www.lvllord.de/?url=tools --which did not help on its own, but I don't think its current installation is crucial to the solution. All I know is Limewire's connection quality is now "excellent" and files are uploading and downloading as before SP2.

2. The first time Limewire runs, the Windows Firewall should prompt to enable 2 programs: "javaw" and "<installation_path>\LimeWire.exe". Enable these 2 apps to pass the firewall when prompted.

3. Per Limewire's own instructions ( http://www.limewire.com/english/content/firewalls.shtml ) go to Start | Control Panel | Windows Firewall and "Add port..." 6346 twice with the default scope, once for TCP and once for UDP (the names you give these rules aren't important).

PS I've upgrade to Limewire 4.1.5 Beta."

~ Blacky

SP2 Firewall not on??
 

I did install the xp service pack 2 but I don't have the firewall on. I have a router with the port forwarded but I still cannot connect. Use to have the highest quality, infact was an ultra. Any idea why?

Recheck your settings. Apprently SP2 changes a no. of the settings.

Zap your screen shot helped a bunch, thanks.

Thanks ZAP! It worked!!!! Step 1 was the key for me. I now get perfect access. Thanks!

patch & msn problems
 

Hi, I added the ports and installed the patch: limewire is working again :D
Now I am having a problem with msn: it keeps signing me out, and when I try to send a file to the people on my contact list, it stops the transfer after a while, and I lose my internet connection altogether. I need to restart to get the connection back again. I am wondering if this might have anything to do with the patch I installed to make Limewire work again. Does anyone have a similar problem?

And what about the instability warning you get in the installation process of the patch??

Hi,

Just wanted to let you know that the solution posted here for Limewire to work with SP2 worked perfectly for me first time.

Even if I did have to reboot my PC several times.

Thanks for the help.

Mark S.

can the patch effect other internet using programs
like games

can this problem have the same origin as meme's msn and internet problems cuz if so then there is a large problem

http://www.limewire.com/english/content/firewalls.shtml gave me hope, but still cannot connect. I wonder my router and DSL modem are blocking the 127.0.0.1 ip. Perhaps the Limewire site (see above) works only if no router is controlling the connection. Its a single computer single modem system, but I seem to rememeber that router's act like firewalls. Do I have two firewalls? One is XP the other is Linksys router? What IP should I use?

Tell us your router model number. You will need to set up a static ip first but instructions are at the site link I'll give you.

Re: A FIX! for XPsp2 w router, DSL...
 

Keylimepie replies:

THIS WORKED! I do not know what penalty I must pay in security or other areas. Someone at Limewire should review this fix and advise us. There are way too many "cannot connect" postings in the forum. Tried them all. This ONE worked! No more boohoo.

see prior posting from a helpful member:

cannot connect (router is firewall too?)
 

Reply:

see the fix I tried (and worked) in editing registry value per another member's suggestion. Howeverm until that is deeemed wise and safe, I'l stay on the router static ip idea. My reply to you is as follows:

Linksys Broadband model BEFW11S4
connected to Westell B90-210015-04 (ie, model "2100")

Blessed are the Super Moderators.

That's a fairly complex setup with two NAT devices in a row. I was going to give you the link to the specific instructions for each model, but since there's several versions of BEFW11S4, I'll give you the entire list instead: http://www.portforward.com/routers.htm You should be aiming at using Port 6346

Within LW you'll also need to Force ip which will be the easier part: Force IP instructions & sample image