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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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Old December 22nd, 2008
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morning guys nicknj6, hi limewacko please instruct on how to find lw pref disable for auto connect at launch greatly appreciated and welcome
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LW's menu bar, Tools -> Options -> Advanced -> System startup.

Oh auto connect .. sorry ... Tools -> Options -> Connections, check or uncheck Connect on start up.
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hello lord, when i click on tools adv i get zip any suggestions? nicknj6
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y r u using a mac or something?
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no lord compacq presario sr5050nx using vista premium can't get much more tech eaited till i was 60 yrs to buy my 1st one after i hit adv the little tab that comes up is blank, there is something there but i only have vision in one eye and its not very good w/glasses hope that sheds alittle light nicknj6
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might this be different if I use Vista? I can't even find the path you reference. I have nothing in my documents and settings that ends in .limewire
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It worked like a charm...ty so much!!!!
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might this be different if I use Vista? I can't even find the path you reference. I have nothing in my documents and settings that ends in .limewire
For Vista, see http://www.gnutellaforums.com/genera...der-vista.html
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no lord compacq presario sr5050nx using vista premium ... after i hit adv the little tab that comes up is blan ...
You can turn the vision of LW larger. Go to LW's menu bar, View menu, 'Increase Font Size'.



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I've done this C:/Documents And Settings/your_username/ - but there is no limewire folder!
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For the newer users it's in a different location:
LimeWire 4.10 or later preferences name & location sample image & for VISTA users, see http://www.gnutellaforums.com/genera...der-vista.html
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