Hi i have tried everything listed to be able to "connect" limewire. I am not sure if it is even an connection problem. When i search for an audio item, the status bar fills up but there aren't any choices to choose from to download. I have insight broadband and it hasn't worked since i switched to them. I used to use time warner road runner and it worked fine. I can download from hosts connecting to me. When i choose connections it list a few hosts and i can download whatever they have. Wierd huh? Can someone PLEASE help me!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks

I also have tried everything you all have suggested...

I had Limewire working just fine on my computer until I installed the latest version. Now when I go to start it, nothing happens.

I believe I have done everything your website and forum say to do. I followed the instructions for the Windows firewall, and added the port. (I followed the instructions exactly.)

I have Norton Internet Security, and I have Limewire with "Permit All" access. I tried adding "javawa.exe", but Norton could not find it.

I deleted the limewire preferences folder.

My details are:
My Operating System is Windows XP
My version of your Gnutella Client -- Does that mean my version of Limewire? If so, it's 4.8.1
My Internet connection is Cable
I don't get any error message, nothing happens.

Has anyone figured this out yet? I'm new to this forum, so I'm not sure if I've found the final messages about this problem.

Thank you for your help.

My limewire wont connect at all. I've tried using it at different times of the day, disconnecting and reconnecting, making sure my firewall isn't blocking it. Why wont it work is there only a limited amound of time that it works or what?

Based on all of these postings, there are obviously some major connection issues frustrating many people. I got tired of trying to figure it out and paid the $18.88 for LimeWire Pro so I could get some customer support.

LimeWire Pro is working just fine.

fathopper Cox is known for filtering p2p, not everybody but they pick on individuals. And any p2p type. See ISP's known to BLOCK or Filter p2p or specifically Limewire

For others with problems try this if you're a windows user: Fixes for Limewire
And make sure your firewalls are properly configured for LW's full access: http://www.limewire.com/english/content/firewalls.shtml

I have recently paid for Lime Wire 4.8.1

I have done everything suggested on this thread to solve the problem and still it will not conncect. I am quite angry that it takes so much to make this thing work, it should NOT be this difficult.

I also do not like the idea of having to turn off my anti virus in order to make it work.

Do I have to get rid of Ares lite and itunes completley??

When you sign up and pay for this program MUCH more information should be given about how to set the program up. It is extremly unuser friendly.

If you are not a whizz with computers I would say totally impossible.

HOW do I make it work?!?!

It worked wonderfully for me. Thank you very much!

Adlib nobody said to turn off anti-virus or firewalls. What is recommended is you configure your firewalls to allow LW full access. And depending on your anti-virus you may need to make exceptions but I don't know which av apps would require this.

User Guide: http://www.limewire.com/english/content/userguide.shtml

Check the other suggestions on this page & on page 1 of this thread. Why someone can't connect can be a mystery. I've a suspicion you haven't read all the hints on this page let alone any others. For the majority of users LW is easy to get going but for a %, they have some connection issues. Hope your java is up to date. Since you haven't provided much info, I can't suggest anything more.

Actually I have read allot of the suggestions but to be fair it is fairly complicated and I don't feel it should be.

I do have a right after paying for a program for it to work!

Excuse me if I am a little vexed by this.

I have turned off my wondows firewall, turned off Norton anti virus (I have 2004 version so it probably doesn't work anyway) taken off the lime wire components in my doc and settings file, re-installed it, unistalled it, typed in all the numbers and IP numbers it suggests on the web site and still nothing.

I have also done that java link thingy and that made no difference.

I am now banging my head against a wall, in the hope it will be less painful.

Adlib can you give us a total desciption of your set up:
1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98)
2. What firewalls you have?
3. ram?
4. Hard Disk space available?
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.)
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers?
7. Where are you trying to connect from (home, school, work, etc.)?
8. What version of Limewire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help>About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version.
9. Who is your isp provider?
10. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user.

For XP firewall see: http://www.limewire.com/english/content/firewalls.shtml
For Norton firewall if you have it see: Configuring Norton Internet Security

Remember this is not Limewire here. This is the Gnutella Forums. If you have a complaint about LW then write your problems to customer support. We are volunteers here. Keep this in mind http://www.limewire.com/english/content/refund.shtml