i've tried everything, unless im missing something

i've deleted the .limewire directory
i've disabled all firewalls
i've downloaded the 10 connection limit hack patch and changed it to100
i've added all the recommened ports
i've deselected both tips and automatic connection

i have a new dell inspiron 1200 with windows xp home sp 2 preloaded.

I am using a wireless roueter, its not the isp because on a previous laptop which was a gateway with xp sp1 it connected with no problems

i even tried shereza and get the same results. Please help, or point out something that im missing, thanks

LOTR,
I have the same problems. we just moved recently and now my limewire will not work. I deleted the .limewire directory, disabled my firewall (windows XP), looked at my ISP, cox communications website and saw that port 6346 was not blocked or filtered, went to my router at portforward.com (dlink 614) and allowed port 6346 viva both TCP and UDP and still no connection. Any help will be great. Thanks LOTR

I hope this is not your case but see ISP's known to BLOCK or Filter p2p or specifically Limewire b/c Cox has been known to filter individuals using a p2p program filter.

When you did the port forwarding, did you initially set up a static ip? This is probably the most important step. Otherwise after the next time you connect to the net, if you still have a dynamic ip, it will change & your port forwarding won't have worked. After doing the port forwarding, test it here: Using your browser go here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ The page should say 'Your test worked!'. What happens when you go there?

after finding my way around these forums and reading, I am fully convinced there is a bug in this new version. I connect but my downloads quit after I click on them and from what I've read here, users cant connect period. I'd like to make a plea to please stop upgrading this wonderful app. I have been using it for such a long time and would hate to give it up. I havenever had such problems with previous versions. I even did the delete fix and it still doesn;t connect. If you're gonna claim to be the 'fastest P2P app' I think you guys need to go back to the previous version. It worked like a charm.

jesse14 if your modem router has a UPnP switch then turn it on. Else you may need to do port forwarding. See http://cubeonline.warppipe.com/suppo...portforwarding & find a PDF which explains how to do it for your model. OR use these instructions: Port forwarding instructions for the SMC7004VBR

The steps are: 1. Set up a Static ip. 2. Forward a port such as 6346. 3. Within LW: Manual port forward instructions & sample image & 2 posts after that.

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)

BTW I recently heard some bad things about Rogers isp re: p2p They may be filtering p2p.

kingreni does your router have a UPnP switch? If yes then turn it on. Otherwise you may need to forward a port (open a port to allow LW access.) If you already did port forwarding, then you MUST use a different port to another computer. You can only forward a particular port for one comp. You'd need to use a different port no. if you wanted to do it for 2 comp's that are using Gnutella programs.

Also configure your XP Firewall, see the link to instructions above.

I have a static ip add. on my network connections a that is out of the start/end assisigned ones my router provides.

Don't get confused with your internal address. See http://www.portforward.com/networking/staticip.htm about how to set up an external static ip. If you didn't do this initially, then you should delete your previous port forwarding & do it again AFTER setting up an external Static ip.

I did first set up an static ip on my network connection (lan) then I went to my router and set up the port forward to that ip address. It was working just 2 weeks ago on the preious version. should I try to connect directly to the modem and see what happens?

Yes you can try that. Wireless routers will all have NAT firewalls. Do the port test also with your browser: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/

BTW what type of modem do you have? It's brand & model no. might help to know. Both your devices might use NAT.

the cable modem is a Toshiba pcx1100, and and a d-link router 614+