I got a new laptop recently that has Windows Vista. I installed the latest Limewire on it but when I open it, after it tries to connect, this message comes up:

Your machine does not appear to have an active internet connection or a firewall is blocking limewire from accessing the internet.

But the internet connection is fine and I'm pretty sure Limewire is on the allow list of my firewall. =/ I can't download anything; it all comes up with 'needs more sources'.

Help?

Sounds like LimeWire is connecting try choosing files to download that have fewer sources 10 or less most of the files that have allot of sources are fakes.

__________________










A little common sense goes a long way

Later Grandpa

Sorry I forgot to mention; the connection signal thing at the bottom left corner doesn't seem to get any higher than 'starting connection'.

Were going to need more Info.

http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showthread.php?t=62652

__________________










A little common sense goes a long way

Later Grandpa

Ah okay.

1. OS version? windows vista
2. What firewalls you have? windows firewall [but it isn't swtiched on] and norton internet security
3. How much ram? 1GB
4. Hard Disk space available? 80GB
5. Connection type? broadband
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? modem - motorola surfboard; router - linksys
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.)? house

What model# Linksys router do you have It probably has a NAT firewall in it that needs to be configured.

__________________










A little common sense goes a long way

Later Grandpa

It's model WRK54G

The link below will take you to the instructions for setting up your router to Port Forward for LimeWire.

http://portforward.com/english/route...G/Limewire.htm

__________________










A little common sense goes a long way

Later Grandpa

so i followed the instructions up until where it says enter the static ip into the address bar of the internet browser. i tried it but the window asking for the username/password doesn't come up.

i think i followed it properly but i'm sorta stuck at that step. =S

If you look above where it says (Do Not Skip This Step) enter Static IP above that in Orange letters it says (Static IP Address) click on that and it will take you to instructions for setting up a static IP

Attached Thumbnails

 

__________________










A little common sense goes a long way

Later Grandpa