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Connection Problems Problems getting the LimeWire or WireShare program connecting to the Gnutella network. (not about connecting to files, that is a Download/Upload Problems section issue.) Please supply system details as described in the forum rules.
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jflash, sorry that you're still stuck in Pigsnot & still can't connect!
You seem to have tried just about everything, even port forwarding. It sounds a bit suss to me but I can't find anything about your ISP blocking p2p or using traffic shaping! You could try Bearshare Lite but stay with version 5.1.0 or older (there's a link for download of that version below)
http://www.filehippo.com/download_bearshare_lite/
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Thanks Birdy and I will try the BearShare and let ya know. I really loved my LW....and it is greatly missed...it sure made Pigsnot more bearable
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well birdy...it isn't my Limewire afterall....bearshare won't work either something very weird and strange has happened to my puter and I have no clue..I am a techno weenie and am now at the mercy of my stupidity. *sigh*
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Give your ISP a call & ask them why your port 6346 is blocked! Try to find out if they've started blocking p2p.

If you really think it's something going on with your computer, go to Norbiesworld & get him to check things out. It's all free & he's really good. Click on the link below & follow the instructions for free computer help. Download Hijackthis from the links on the site, scan & post the log in the Viruses & Trojans section of his forum.
Norbiesworld

Good luck

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Quote:
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well birdy...it isn't my Limewire afterall....bearshare won't work either something very weird and strange has happened to my puter and I have no clue..I am a techno weenie and am now at the mercy of my stupidity. *sigh*
my computers doing the exact same thing. if you find a solution telllll meeee
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lord of the Rings
Can you give us a total description 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 (Internet Service Provider)?
10. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up.
11. 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?
12. Does anyone see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW?


1. Windows xp
2. Just the windows firewall that comes with the laptop
3. 192 Ram
4. i think it is 910 mghz
5. broadband (linksys)
6. dn't know the numbers
7. home
8. Lw Pro
9. Alltel
10. no
11. it says page can not be displayed
12. yes
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i am new to limewire and i cant get a connected to it i have tryed all the steps that it tell me to do and it still wont work i turn my firewall off on and it wil not work at all i have tryed the java thing too i am very confused with this program they shuld have a help line for these kind of help
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kirbywirby, rather than turning off your firewall have you tried configuring it to allow LW? Lots of instructions here
Firewall setup

Do this test & see what your result is
http://www3.limewire.com:6346

Read through this, it has heaps of info
Connection problems? Check here first!

What are your details?

OS(Win XP etc)
LW & Java version (help > about LW & you'll see)
Firewall you're using
Modem/router brand & model
ISP
Connection type (DSL etc)
Where you connect from (home, school etc)
Are you sharing a connection with other computers
Is this your first try with LW

Do you see the brick wall firewall icon?
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