For me, my LW stays at Starting Connection and does nothing. Here's my info:

OS: XP
LW & Java version: LW 4.14. & the newest Java update (just installed several days ago)
Firewall you're using: Just the Windows one, and it is disabled. I do have Webroot Spy Sweeper, but I don't think that does anything.
Modem/router brand & model: Linksys WRT54G
ISP: SBC Yahoo!
Connection type (DSL etc): DSL
Where you connect from (home, school etc): home
Are you sharing a connection with other computers: yes- I connect using a wireless connector thingy to the main computer in a room next door.
Is this your first try with LW: no, I used to be able to use LW successfully-- but then for some reason, it stopped. I have done no configurations to the computer at all and LW doesn't work.

eek! the Linksys WRT54G has firmware problems. Best bet is port forwarding. Even better is re-adjusting the firmware code yourself ... but you need to know what you're doing otherwise you may render the device inoperable. See the UPnP & port forwarding sections here Connection problems? Check here first! (click on link)

i really dont understand this static ip address:confused thing, im pretty slow when it come to this stuff.i need a little help trying to figure out my static ip address

Is this any help? Assigning your Computer a Static IP Address - Windows XP

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I just re-installed Windows XP, drivers and Java (latest). I didn't install any other software. I have a Belkin Router. I've had no problems with LW before re-installing XP, but now I can't seem to get any files downloaded. The program starts ok, no errors while installing/downloading/opening. I tried all the suggestions in the forum, including disable both firewalls (windows/router, even at the same time --> but the brick wall stays!). As said, I have no other programs as anti-virus.
I'm clueless....!?

Mr_Oy!

Have you followed all the suggestions in this thread...
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showth...threadid=51357

Again: Yes, I've tried everything!

1 --> test worked!
2 --> yes, tried this, also turned both firewalls off!
3 --> yes, in routersettings UPnP enabled
4 --> no such programs installed yet....

what now?

Oy!

1. Do this test: Bug Report instructions & sample image Is the result True/False?

2. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface?

3. (a) What brand & model of modem/router do you have? (b) What software firewalls do you have?

1 --> I don't get a test! (I got anather forum)
2 --> yes (also if i turn both firewalls xp/router off!)
3 --> Belkin F5D7231 only Win XP firewall --> I haven't installed any software exept LW, XP and drivers yet!

Oy!

This is the Bug Report sample

http://www.gnutellaforums.com/attach...2&d=1126104837

Could you also include your specs.

Please try to answer all the questions. Just copy paste this and put answers in. Sorry for any repeat questions


1. What's your connection like - do you have any green bars at all?
Is there a brick wall in front of world ?

2. Do this test & see if it works. What does it say ?
http://www3.limewire.com:6346

3. What are your details

OS ? (Win XP, Mac OSX etc.)
How much free harddiskspace ?
How much RAM ?
LW & Java version ? (In Limewire press Help>about LW & you'll see)
What Firewall you're using ?
Modem/router brand & model ?
Are you using portforwarding, UPnP or nothing ? (Tools>Options>Advanced>Firewall Config)
What is your listening port ? (Same as above)
ISP (Internet Service Provider) ?
Connection type ? (Dial-Up, ADSL, DSL etc) + Speed Up/Down if you know
Where you connect from (home, school etc)
Are you sharing a connection with other computers
Has Limewire ever worked for you ? If so how long have you been using it ?

Have you tried using any other P2P apps & if so, do you have the same problems ?

Also include any attempts to fix this. It helps people rule things out