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Connection Problems Problems getting the LimeWire or WireShare program connecting to the Gnutella network. (not about connecting to files, that is a Download/Upload Problems section issue.) Please supply system details as described in the forum rules.
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I doubt it is Java it looks more like your routers firewall or the XP firewall is blocking you. First make sure it is not you XP firewall disable it and do the test you did before #11 and #12 your answers to those questions say you are being blocked by a firewall. If it isn't XP Firewall go to the Linksys support page and ask them how to fix this problem. You will probably have to configure your router to allow your computers IP addresses to limewire. The link below will take you there.

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OK i did what the support page said to do. and still nothin.
i downloaded the JAVA UPDATE and nothing either.
Im seriusly now knowing what to do here?
So if anyone can help?

I have Optinum Online [ cable internet ]

there has never been problems before so i doubt its the mondem. but i've noticed that alot of people in my school with Verizon online DSL internet. Limewire works for them. And people that have optinum it doesnt.
But yeah anyone's help would be greatly apreciated.

THnk u

EDiT: i have turned off both firewalls. just incase and nothing. and limewire and"Javaw" are in my trusted aplications list for Norton.
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You might want to check out the link below Optinum Online is one of the ISP known to block or shape P2P networks

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I have Java 1.5.06 and it is the latest version.

Thanks for the idea..

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hello

i cannot connect with limewire. i haved port 6346 opened on both tcp and upd. i have windows xp pro with sp2. i have optimom online with cable modem motorola sbv5120
i run java (j2se runtime environment 5.0 updat 6) java 1.5.0_06 the lates update available
limewire was working fine with everything here then it just stoped connecting. i only have windows firewall enabled with the port 6346 open.

mu internet service provider is cablevision optimum online.
this is my home computer
the bug report says "false"
i did the firewall config thing of limewire wesite
i run limewire 4.10.5
http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ i did this test and is said "your test worked"
i dont have anyothewr sharing programs
i use realplayer to play files

can any ony help me

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Quote:
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i have optimom online with cable... internet service provider is cablevision optimum online....the bug report says "false"
See Have recently lost connection on Limewire & also ISP's known to BLOCK or Filter p2p or specifically Limewire
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i cannot connect with limewire.
I have added the two gnutella port as requested, my internet firewall is norton internet firewall 2006 and I have permitted all access to limewire, and I have windows xp home edition sp1.
I have blueyonder from telewest ISP awith cable modem motorola sb4200
limewire was working fine then it just stopped connecting.
The bug report says "false"
I run limewire 4.10.9
I did the test on the site and it said "your test worked"
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I have Mac OS tiger, I have tried all instructions (except I did not know what numbers I had to write for TCP and UDP port numbers when setting a new firewall. I put 6346 for both. read it somewhere). I tried deleting the preferences folder.But it still did not work out. I dont know what else to try. any suggestions?
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Default connectivity problems with limewire

hi to all.
until yersterday i was downloading from limewire with 3KB and the connectivity was full. today it cant connect. can anybody help me?
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sdaswani
For those who are having trouble connection to the Gnutella network using LimeWire, we have a potential fix. You need to delete your WHOLE LimeWire preferences directory. The directory can be found in the following locations:

OS X:
/Users/your_username/Library/Preferences/LimeWire

Windows:
C:/Documents And Settings/your_username/.limewire

Linux:
~/.limewire

Please shutdown any instance of LimeWire you may have running, delete the whole directory, and then restart LimeWire. You should be able to connect.

I'd love to hear how this works for everyone.

Thanks!
Susheel Daswani
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Lime Wire LLC
i STILL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM THAT I HAVE ALWAYS HAD-Waiting for stable connections
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