None of that helped.it still wont connect.iv changed the ip address and everything thing that list said to do.i downloaded frostwire.no luck.it couldnt connect eather.i have centurytel but nothing has changed since i last had it.

Within that help thread is a link showing which system details we need. Can you post those details here?
We can't guess your setup

i dont know what u mean.

System details - help us to help you (click on blue link)

1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98) Windows XP,home edition,version 2002,service pack 3.
2. What firewalls you have?windows fire wall.(i dont know about centurytel)
3. How much ram? No clue.
4. Hard Disk space available? I dont know how to check
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.)eathernet.
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers?Centurytel
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.)?House
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help>About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version. lw=4.18.1 java=1.6.0_07
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)?centurytel
10. 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? "cannot fine server" and "the page cannot be displayed"
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. im on a laptop and my friend has a desk top w/the router.
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. new problem.
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? _ click here to see Sample image: yes.
14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled?dont know.
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall .windows firewall and centurytel.
16. What country are you living in? Sometimes there are ISPs with the same name in more than one country (eg Clearwire in the USA & also in Ireland).usa.

After you deleted the preferences folder, did you have to go thru LW's setup wizard all over again?
Find the gnutella.net file, hover your mouse over it & see the file size. If it's around 20kb then that should be ok.

Did you try changing ports? If the test page won't load, it can sometimes mean that an ISP is blocking the default port. If you do change ports, remember to click apply & ok to save the change. You can try a few different ports in the range shown in the help thread.

Did you try rolling back to the earlier version of Java mentioned in the help thread?

Is there any model number/numbers on the modem/router?? Or any name, other than CenturyTel?

Looks like CenturyTel can provide a security suite, including firewall...check whether you have that as part of your plan.
https://www.centurytel.com/addSecuri...curity%20Suite
If you do have a firewall thru your internet plan, make sure that XP's firewall is turned off & that the other firewall is configured to allow LW.

Has this prob just started since you installed SP3?

Hi ya, I am new to this forum and have read all previous threads and have even tried to sort the problem myself by putting in the listen port numbers etc in manually, Limewire was working a couple of days ago but I haven't been on it until today and for some reason I cannot get a connection 1 bar continuously! It is driving me mad trying to get my head around this and am beginning to lose all patience! I appreiciate the fact that you have lots of people asking the same thing and I praise you in your efforts but if you could help me with this I would be ever so grateful, All the information I believe you need is below and if there is anything else you need to know just shout!

Thanks again

1. what OS version? (eg: Windows 98, XP,OSX, Vista) WINDOWS XP
2. What firewalls you have ? WINDOWS
3. How much ram ? DON'T KNOW
4. Hard Disk space available ? DONT KNOW
5. Connection type (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) ? BROADBAND
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers ? AMBIT - (VIRGINMEDIA SUPPLIED)
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.) ? HOUSE
8. What version,LimeWire & Java,Go to L/W's Help/About L/W, THIS show both LW & Java version.? LIMEWIRE 4.18.3 JAVA 1.60_07
9. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider) ? VIRGIN MEDIA
10. Do this test click here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ should say 'Your test worked!. What happens ? IT SAID IT WORKED
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. NO
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user.? NEW PROBLEM WITH SEMI EXPERIENCED USER
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface ? YES
14. Have you given full permisions for LimeWire to pass through your Firewall ? YES
15. XP users, Please state XP firewall on or off.? ON WITH EXCEPTIONS

1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98) Windows Vista
2. What firewalls you have?windows fire wall - but Limewire is an exception
3. How much ram? not sure
4. Hard Disk space available? 60GB
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) Cable
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? Linksyes CM100
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.) House
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help>About LW...) 4.18.8, java 1.6.0_07
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider) ESTESA
10. 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? It says Your test worked
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. Not sharing with anyone else.
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. It was working at somepoint but now no. For some reason I think it relates to me just recently downloading the new Java.
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? _ click here to see Sample image: yes.
14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled?dont know.
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall .windows firewall and Avast!
16. What country are you living in? Sometimes there are ISPs with the same name in more than one country (eg Clearwire in the USA & also in Ireland) Nicaragua

Notes: It was working up until a couple days ago. Coincidentally or not it stopped working soon after I installed the Java update.

Please help!
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limewire worked fine for one day and is now firewalled i think. (the brick wall infront of the globe on the bottom left corner). I have a cable modem from hargray, a linksys wireless router, windows vista. i have allowed limewire through both windows and mcafee firewalls. also tried setting up port forwarding. i think my service provider (hargray) might be the problem. would appreciate any help. email me at *email address removed* thanks
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In Limewire Links (below) click on (If LW will not connect) and go through these fixes -- if still no good try the next fix (connection problems) -- let us know how you get on please

Note In the fix -- when you delete the LW/Preference folder if it still doesnt connect go back into the Limewire folder and check that the .gnutella.net file is approx 22kb in size -- if smaller delete it and download another gnutella.net file from here to your desktop -- now drag it into your Limewire folder -- now try and connect again. you might have to do this several times. You will find you preference folder here :- C:\Users\your username\AppData\Roaming\LimeWire <-- (Also called the Preference folder)

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Limewire links: (If LW 5 will not connect) (If LW 4 will not connect)(system details) (LW Clean Reinstallation Instructions) (setting up your firewall to accept LW)

LW links are changed at times to match the current problems.