im having problems connecting. Im runnig Windows XP. I am using Netscape to download LW and ive used Internet Explorer to download LW and botth times ive tryed it still just says connecting and never does. Ive uninstalled and reinstalled it several times, but every time i try it just says connecting,but never does what could be the problem?

Have you configured your firewall to allow LW full access; instructions: http://www.limewire.com/english/content/firewalls.shtml

After opening LW wait 10 to 20 mins before using. Let it settle down 1st.

Can you give us a total desciption of your set up:
1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98)
2. What firewalls you have?
3. How much ram?
4. Hard Disk space available?
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.)
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers?
7. Where are you trying to connect from (home, school, work, etc.)?
8. What version of Limewire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help>About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version.
9. Who is your isp provider?
10. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user.

I have the same problem

1. XP
2. McAfee
3. 512
4. 70G
5. broadband
6. Webstar
7. Connecting from home
8. LW 8.1.2 Java 1.5.0_02
9. ISP is blueyonder
10. LW worked in the past but now i get the following error message

LW was unable to set up a port to listen for incoming connections. Some features of LW may not work as expected.

Many thanks

I am also, still, having the same problems, and note: my problems are NOT from firewall setup. I think that Limewire just hates us... LOL

Anyways, what does that message entail? It is obviously a connection problem, but what triggers the message? IE: Not connected to a server, or what?

Anyone who can fix this dumb problem, feel free to tell me too.

-SoCoNFuSe

gandolff try deleting your LW Preferences folder whilst LW is closed; instructions here: Fixes for Limewire

Then give it some time to connect. Even up to an hr. If this doesn't work, go to Tools>Options>Connections & untick option & press apply. Then go to File>Disconnect. Wait a minute, then go back & select connect.

SoCoNFuSe try the same thing.