Problems
 

In the last few days I have not been able to connect to LW. Nothing has changed on my system. LW will open, but it won't connect to the network. I've never had this problem before and was wondering if anyone else is experiencing the same thing or if anyone knows a fix.

Thanks,

willdeb

Try to delete your " .limewire " preference folder (Point #2 & 3 in Fixes for Limewire) when LW is completely closed (i.e also in the system tray)
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showth...threadid=36420

That might fix it
;)

I have already tried deleting the prefernces folder. I just updated versions the other day. Do you think the newer version (4.12.3) is conflicting with something that an older version didn't?

-willdeb

Not that I know of....
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. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user.
12. 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 run Windows XP
512MB Ram
I use ZoneAlarm Pro for my firewall
5.5GB free HD space
Cable modem Motorola SB4100
Connecting from home
LW 4.12.3, Java 1.5.0 _06
ISP provider is Texas MidGulf Cablevision
I do not share my connection
This is a new problem for an experienced user. And the problem only seemed to arise when I updated versions.
When I go to your test link it doesn't come up. I get the "Page cannot be dispayed" message.

Thanks,

willdeb

Not being able to reach the site via 6346 means that your ISP is blocking this port.
Try to change the listening port to a higher range, such as 64059, 47058, or something like that.

You will have to configurate your firewall accordingly. If the ZoneAlarm Pro is the smae as NIS follow this link on how to do so:
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showth...threadid=30505

That might do the trick.....
;)

Ok, I'm pretty much at wit's end now. I uninstalled LW and Java. I deleted the preferences folder. I downloaded and manually installed the latest version of Java and then reinstalled LW. I turned off my Norton System Works, shutdown my Zone Alarm, and turned off Windows firewall. After all that, I still CAN'T CONNECT! Oh, And I still can't get to that test link in the previous reply. And I tried listening to different ports and that did no good either. I'm baffled.

If anyone has cured a similar problem, please let me know!!!


-willdeb

The cure is to switch ISP

Got that in "one" Grandpa.

Willdeb, your current ISP has "bandwidth shaped" your P2P connection out of existence.



UK Bob

So how can I resolve the problem? And please don't say change ISP. This is the only high speed ISP in my area.

willdeb