Hi oblivionrokz

Do you still have the old ver

uninstall the new ver

Re-install the old ver see if that works

A lot of people are having probs with the new ver

keep the old ver till you get a new ver that works for you

If It Ain't Broke Don't Fix It

Sgt

ya.... should've stuck with the old one....
thing is, i don't have the older version anymore.

This should help ya:

http://www.download.com/3120-20_4-0....&search=+Go%21

how does that link help, the old version isnt on it. if you try to install something from limewire itself it automatically installs the new version.

the classic version 4.0.10 is on there, just thought that would help you...sorry....

Tonight I tried to use an older free version of LimeWire, several actually, and can't get any of them to work now. I have all the latest updates, upgrades, patches etc...Still can't connect. I've used Limewire for several years and never any problems. I downloaded Pro version 4.9.11 around the 1st of August and it worked fine up until about the 20th of August. I then downloaded the upgrade to 4.9.28, thinking maybe that's what I needed, but still cannot connect. Windows firewall is disabled and I'm running Zone Alarm Pro 6.0, which I've run with Limewire previously without any problems. I'm at a loss...lol

When I contacted LimeWire support all they told me was that the purchase of the limewire software didn't gaurantee a connection to the Gnutella network. She had me do a port test at the grc.com website (shields up) which I had already done. I reported back some info they asked for and haven't heard from them since. Basically being ignored as far as I can tell.

go to www.oldversion.com , and you can find older versions of Limewire. They are the free versions though not PRO.

Which earlier versions did you try?

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

Can you give us a total desciption of your set up:
1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98)
2. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.)
3. Modem & router brand name & model numbers?
4. Where are you trying to connect from (home, school, work, etc.)?
5. What version of Limewire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help>About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version.
6. Who is your isp provider?
7. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up.
8. 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?

I tried 4.0 and a couple others toward the bottom of the list at oldversion.com. I deleted the .limwire folder in documents and settings each time.

Can you give us a total desciption of your set up:
1. OS version? Windows XP Home Edition w/sp2

2. Connection type? Fixed base wireless/broadband

3. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? No Modem or rounter. ORiNOCO PC Card (5 volt) manufactured by Lucent Technologies. Not sure on model #.

4. Where are you trying to connect from? Connecting from home.

5. What version of Limewire (LW) & Java do you have? LimeWire 4.9.28 PRO / Java 1.5.0_04

6. Who is your isp provider? Netride

7. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? No.

8. Do this simple test for us. Using your browser go here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ The page should say 'Your test worked!'. Test Worked...

At www.grc.com I also performed a test on port 4346. The port was closed when limewire was inactive and open when limewire was trying to connect. The message I get from limewire tells me that my computer doesn't have an internet connection or is being blocked by a firewall, even when my firewall is off. The little globe icon next to the connection status shows a wall in front of it. There have been a couple of ocassions where I made connection all the way to 'turbo charged' but the connection deteriorated after only a few minutes. But on my last several attempt I haven't even gotten up to poor...lol

By the way....Thanks for for your responce and assistance!

Yep the grc port test will only work when the program you're testing is open. A bit odd!
Well most wireless devices use NAT firewalls. The question is whether yours supports UPnP (Universal Plug & play.) Do you know?
But apparently the LW 4.9 series hasn't performed as well with UPnP as 4.3-4.8.1 did.

BTW have you tried a different port. Go to Tools>Options>Advanced>Firewalls & change listening port to another. You could try these: 1111, 3500, 4008, 1203, 80, 20282, 10000, 443, 40475.

Change the port, press apply, make sure you're disconnected, or else, go to File>Disconnect, wait a minute or 2, then go File>Connect. Even re-opening LW might be better.