I just purchases LimeWire and downloaded it to my computer. I tried doing a search and the search button is disabled/unavailable. I checked my firewall to see if the Gnutella ports I added still had access and they are good to go. How do I make this program work so I can search for files??

I have Windows XP, DSL connection.

Update your Java: Java 1.5 (take the JRE)

I updated the Java and it still won't enable the search button. What now?

1. You should type what you're looking for in the search box.

2. Make sure you can see the entire window. Drag the bottom right corner sideways & down to enlargen it.

Even with something typed into the search box and the window maximized, the button is still disabled. At the top of the Limewire window it says "Disconnected/no files availalbe". I don't have my firewall enabled so why else would it be disconnected? I am obviously connected to the internet since I can use this forum. If I can't get limewire to work, how do I get a refund for the 20 bucks I paid for it?

It's generally best to try out the basic version of LW for free before going to the pro version.

Go to your file menu & select Connect. LW must be connected for it to be able to search. (That message also suggests you are presently not sharing files.)

Go to your LW menu Tools>Options & have a look at all the settings you can have.

I clicked on connect. It said I was sharing 1200 files, but the circle is still red, I'm still not connected, and I can't search for anything. I'm fed up with this program and want my money back. How do I get the $20 I plunked down for a program that doesn't even work?

I've happily used the program for a few years & there's millions of others who have also. No softw will give you money back after purchase.

There's obviously something stopping LW from connecting. Something is blocking it. That's not the program's fault. But we can find out what the problem is if you're willing to work thru it.

Go here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ What does it do? (it should say Test page was a success)

You will need to configure your firewalls to allow both LW & Java access (you at least have XP firewall); instructions: http://www.limewire.com/english/content/firewalls.shtml

You also use dsl which frequently use internal NAT firewalls within their modems or routers. Can you tell us your Modem & router brand name & model numbers?

Where are you trying to connect from (home, school, work, etc.)?

I just bought the program and when I do a search....I get results...ONLY on the left side of the screen. NOTHING at all in the download area...
What's my problem?

makowtom you need to select the particular files you wish to downld then press the Downd button. Otherwise nothing will happen. Nothing will downld unless you direct it to do so. Happy downlding!