Is your modem/router configured to allow Limewire full access to your computer -- In Limewire Links (below) click on (system details) fill in and post back here. When you say you tried everything I presume you mean you tried the fixes (If LW will not connect) if not please do so now

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Limewire links: (If LW 5 will not connect) (If LW 4 will not connect)(system details) (LW Clean Reinstallation Instructions) (setting up your firewall to accept LW)

LW links are changed at times to match the current problems.

Found a solution that worked for me. From Limewire site, File>disconnect. Wait 5 mins then reconnect. First time in 6months I have my Limewire back. YAHOOO!!!

Hello,
1. Sometimes my firewall icon is on top of the blue world icon which prevents a connection in Limewire.
2. I don't want to totally disable my firewall (I think it is from Norton Anti-virus maybe?) as it protects my computer.
3. How do I allow limewire past the firewall as like a "trusted program" without completely disabling my firewall (which would leave me open to viruses, ect..)
Thank you for your help.
Nick

Try this (config nortons internet security) if that doesnt work try this link (lw nortons internet security 3007) scroll down to post #3 by shanah16 --
someone else tried this:-
What i did is i went to the Norton Antivirus icon and i opened it. Then, i went to "pc security" and then to "manage firewall." Then i went to "program rules" and i scrolled down to limewire. To the right of the name was a thing that gave me three options. I could either allow it, block it, or custom. I chose allow and then i closed it and it worked! Im not sure if this will work for others because I have the newer version of Norton Antivirus but hey, its worth a shot.

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Limewire links: (If LW 5 will not connect) (If LW 4 will not connect)(system details) (LW Clean Reinstallation Instructions) (setting up your firewall to accept LW)

LW links are changed at times to match the current problems.

you are a life saver..it worked, thanks alot. Limewire had been working fine then all of a sudden nothing. Your fix was a great help.

I have many songs already , and do not want to chance losing anything , By uninstalling and reinstalling wil my music be lost?
as you can tell I cannot connect to LW any more but I have been downloadind for several years and I really do not want to lose any files.
I have xp home , DSl and have just installe Norton 360.
I spent several hours yesterday chatting with Norton and they claim their product is ok, and I believe them because I couldn't get to LW with Norton uninstalled. We reinstalled Norton and still no connection
Any help would be appreciated.
Ben

1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98) Window Vista with Admin Account
2. What firewalls you have? Normal Window Firewall & Comodo Firewall
3. How much ram? 2 gig
4. Hard Disk space available? 90.5 gig
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) Broadband
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? (eg: Linksys WRT54Gv4) Samsung SGH-Z810 USB Device
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.)? Apartment
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help bar > About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version. _ Click to see Sample image Limewire4.18.8, Java 1.6.0_10
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? Maxis
10. Do this simple test for us. Using your browser go here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ The page should say 'Your test worked!'. What happens when you go there?
Connection Interrupted
The connection to the server was reset while the page was loading
The network link was interrupted while negotiating a connection. Please try again.
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. No
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. Experience User
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? _ click here to see Sample image Yeah
14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled?
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall Avira AV (Free) & Comodo Internet Security (Free)
16. What country are you living in? Sometimes there are ISPs with the same name in more than one country (eg Clearwire in the USA & also in Ireland). Malaysia
17. Has anything in your setup changed recently? Have you updated your version of LW or Java? Have you added any new software or new hardware? Have you updated any software? Have you moved house, changed internet plan or ISP etc etc? No, No, No, No, No & No...


Basically i was able to connect once (1st time)..the rest were history

1. xp home
2.Windows,Norton 360
3. ? don't know
4. ? don't know
4. DSL
5. ? Computer is hp zv6000 (laptop)
6.?
7. house
8. LW 4.12.15 Pro , Java 1.6 0 01
9. Frontiernet.net
10.your connection worked
11. no
12. experienced user
13. yes
14. yes , don't know
15. norton .
15. don't know how to tell on the rest
16. USA
17. No to all.

Hi danny,
Running two or more real-time anti-virus, anti-spyware and firewall monitors at the same time can cause a conflict. That conflict can result in slow computer performance, error messages, crashes of the programs or other types of failure. You will very likely end up with little or no protection. Disable one of your firewalls & and one of your antivirus programs. In your system details para 10 -- can you try that test again -- if it still doesnt work it means you are being blocked by a firewall or your ISP -- Is your router/firewall configured to allow limewire full access to your computer -- please check

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Limewire links: (If LW 5 will not connect) (If LW 4 will not connect)(system details) (LW Clean Reinstallation Instructions) (setting up your firewall to accept LW)

LW links are changed at times to match the current problems.

I'm glad it worked for some but, I am still having trouble. I deleted everything relating to limewire, re-installed it and tried it all again. I've tried every option I could find to remedy this problem. I've also made sure that my firewall is allowing limewire in. I still have the little wall over the earth pic but, that never mattered before.