I don't think so. Your antivirus software must allow the LW application to function; so must your router if you have one. It's not complicated: when you open your antivirus window you'll have something on programs to be allowed in. It's also the case with Windows firewall: when you double click on the icon you will have 'general' 'exceptions' and 'advanced'. You open 'exceptions' and indicate you allow LW to go through.

will this help with the one bar connection??????

Windows Xp kept crashing last week on my PC;(the message on a blue page saying that Windows will have to shut down on account on an error probably linked to either a pilot or peripherals)

So I decided to restore the whole system as found when buying it and now it works as clockwork. There's no brickwall when LimeWire opens, and all I did was close Windows firewall and give my router and Trend-micro antivirus the instruction to allow Limewire in.

So I suppose when the machine is "clean" from all the small programs or software we have downloaded over 2 or 3 years and Limewire is installed right from the beginning things run smoothly. I know it's kind of a bother having to restore the whole thing through and through but it's often the best way of overcoming our problems.

Hi Lord of the Rings...I downloaded Frostwire and doesnt recognize a firewall so it works..butnot very well..i did a search for soul musinc and only downloaded 3 files.! so it is not downloading many files...but atleast under connections there is a list of 3 ISP>
I opend LimeWire but doesnt connect and the firewall is still there...although it has been disabled from Windows and Norton
The key is that Limewire rejected my ISP.
Any other ideas? the Java was last updated in April 08 and I spent thaat year using Limewire with no problem so I dont this is JAVA the problem..I even did an updated today and Frostwire works with it.

Any other ideas? how do I make Limewire recognize my ISP ?
or to Limewire stop recognizing a firewall that doesnt exist as it is also on the list of exceptions.
I use Windos xp, lan connection, mobile broadband device, nothing new has been added to my computer.
Thank you..Dolores

Does it really matter as long as it is 10000 - 60000??

Yes you can use any port above 10000; use UPnP.It's recommanded.
Actually there's plenty of advice on this forum on how to set your Windows firewall, or that of of your antivirus, or your router, but it appears that sometimes LimeWire is behind a firewall even after everything has been set properly. My hunch is that an old antivirus software is still there somehow even you think you got rid of it for another one. Also don't use several firwalls (Windows, antivirus, router)

New here to this forum but not new to Limewire. Happy to be here where I see that people are actually replying regarding help needed!

Having major connection problems all of a sudden and my biggest question is...what ARE those port numbers I must enter, where do I enter these AND just how to find them on my computer...Do I need to do this if there is NO wall/globe problem? I am an older...way older and not awfully computer-literate, so it's hard enough being an older, without navigation problems via computer literacy added in! When I began with Limewire, I connected in a quick fashion. I have lots of music, yes, but like to continue to update my files when I hear new stuff I want.

....lately, I cannot connect. I have that feared disease...'starting connection', which ultimately goes to 'disconnected'. OS is WindowsXP, Norton protection, and my firewall shows just the globe, no wall...as Limewire was 'excepted' some time ago!

So...hopefully someone here can help me muddle through this.

Hi,
I have a older emachine computer with XP. I use Cox cable internet. I just purchased limewire PRO and I cannot get a full connection. Its stops at one bar and I cannot use any of the service. I have deactivitated the firewall (that I know about anyway). I have checked all the settings from some of the pages that I have read on this site. I still have the firewall in that appears on the bottom of the page. My daughter uses limewire with her computer with the same service. I began to try the whole procedure of setting up a different IP with 7 pages of instructions and got lost in the procedure of where the DNS was not clear and then you have to call your provider to get the correct name servers and so on. I just paid to use the service. Im not a computer programmer..... Is there a easy fix or what is the process to get my money refunded from limewire pro? If I cant get any assistant written in simple form then Im simply going to call my credit card company in the tomorrow and stop payment on the charge.. Sorry but im frustrated. This seems to be a ridiculous process just to listen to some music. Thanks in advance for any advice.

I am having a serious problem with my lime wire. Every time i open the program it never connects and i can not use the program to do what i wish which is simply download music. does any one know how to fix this problem because i have redownloaded the program several time and i am far from a computer wiz?

Try the fixes in the thread below. If nothing there helps, post back with your system details
If LW Will Not Connect