Is your OSX firewall enabled or disabled? I only occasionally run mine. If it's enabled then make sure it's been set up to allow LW full access; see OSX Firewall settings for Tiger

I see you have the infamous Linksys WRT54G. Don't get me wrong, Linksys make very good devices, but the models with 54 & especially the WRT54G are almost lemons; this model has a firmware problem. It doesn't run reliably in UPnP mode & is best port forwarded. The other option is to use a crack to fix the firmware. See Linksys WRT54G - Fixed my problem, Followed these steps and it works! for a solution! But you do it at your own risk.

For port forwarding the WRT54G, there's 3 steps: 1. 1st you need to set up a static ip. 2. Then forward a port. 3. Then set LW settings for port forward mode.

1. Static ip for OSX, see these links to get an idea: BTW Domain box can be left empty, it's not important. If used should relate to your local ISP. Sample (i): Static ip for OSX (1), ____ (ii) Static ip for OSX (2), ____ (iii) Setting up static ip (linksys),
(iv) See step 3 in this link about setting up static ip on OSX - Linksys support.

2. Port forwarding step: Some Linksys port forwarding instructions. Those are examples. You only need to forward port 6346 for both UDP & TCP.

3. Within LW: Manual port forward instructions & sample image

BTW let us know how it goes. It's a major concern you can't reach the test page http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ but with any luck the port forwarding will fix that. If not, then let us know after re-checking the test page. The problem in that scenario would most likely be your ISP blocking ports that p2p sharing programs normally use. Might need to port forward a higher port.

My LimeWire is working again!! No more problems...thank you guys for all you help! You are the best

Jennbailey, Im glad your limewire is working again! But Im still without it. I did the crap cleaner thing and so far that pop up hasnt come back. But now, I still cant get limewire without the firewall message. Any more suggestions please?! Oh, and Limewire isnt on my start menu anymore. So Im guessing that it did uninstall. Anyway. I need more help please.

Oops, *jennbagley.....SORRY!

I just downloaded limewire and it says i have a firewall up but i can find it i think its from firefox but i dont know how to turn it off can someone help?

Did you configure your firewall so it allows LW full access (advisable not to have 2 active firewalls b/c they can interfere with each other); Firewall configuration instructions (click on link). Oh & read this thread from the beginning very carefully. There's something you've probably missed. And yet another member to blindly post on our forums without even bothering to read the forum rules. We don't have ESP.

I just downloaded limewire pro and it works fine.

I recently upgraded to v4.12.xx and could not access Limewire through my firewall (McAfee).

I removed all Limewire programs from my firewall. Then I added them back. And I was able to get to Limewire again. My settings Limewire.exe -Allowed and Stubinstaller -Outbound only.

Hope this helps!

im also having the same problem. i recently created a new account on my computer. and when i installed limewire on the new account it wouldnt work, i got the loopback connections message. I un in stalled then re installed, but with the same result, so i did a system restore but it still didnt work. I once again created an account re installed it and it STILL doesnt work. Note: i used it on the previous account with no problems.

1. OS version? Windows XP Office
2. What firewalls you have? Windows
3. How much ram? dont know
4. Hard Disk space available? 189 GB i think
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) home network
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? dont know
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. 4.12.11 dont know java because LW will not open at all
9. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider)? Verizon/AOL
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? test worked
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. Yes, home Network with 2 desktops and 2 laptops
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. new problem with experienced user
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? no, but thier is one on the windows firewall icon, even though i set the firewall to off, it still says on,