Ok, this is seriously THE WORST PROBLEM i have ever had with limewire and it seems to be almost common now, LIKE EVERYONE ELSE IN THESE FORUMS I CANNOT SEEM TO CONNECT TO LIMEWIRE..it says i have a firewall running but i dont and stays at the connecting status for hours...if it finally gains up enough power to get connection, it almost immeadiatly loses it and goes back to the first green bar. I had previously been using limewire for close to 1 and a half years and had over 300 songs downloaded....the problem drove me so mad that i completely made a new Windows XP account and i lost all of my songs, and cannot re download them to save my life.....Thanks limewire!

how hard can it be to fix such a common problem?


1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98)
MS WINDOWS XP
2. What firewalls you have?
WINDOWS FIREWALL
3. How much ram?
512 MB
4. Hard Disk space available?
A LOT
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.)
BROADBAND
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers?
WIRELESS CONNECTION VIA SPEED NET
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.)?
HOUSE
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help>About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version.
NEWEST JAVA AND LW
9. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider)?
SPEEDNET
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?
YOUR TEST WORKED
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.
A NEW AND VERY FRUSTRATING PROBLEM
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface
YES, AND NO FIREWALL IS ON

Hi Me.

How to use Manual Port faward

Universal Plug and Play may not be working properly Due to this update. "Security Update for Windows XP (KB931261)"
If this update is installed on your computer & UPnP is in use in Limewire
Try switching to Manual Port faward, using port numbers between 45000 To 65000
Both Manual Port faward No, & listening port should be set at the same number
GO to Tools/Options/Advanced/Firewall Config & use Manual Port faward.
If you are using a router to connect, that may also need configuring
Find your router listed here, Use this blue link. & dont forget to create a static IP first.
PortForward.com - Free Help Setting up Your Router or Firewall
Your Servant,
Peace.

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mickjapa108

that sounds like a lot of work for something so common, and i am not using a router...WTF limewire

Just this applies to you then.

Try switching to Manual Port faward, using port numbers between 45000 To 65000
Both Manual Port faward No, & listening port should be set at the same number
GO to Tools/Options/Advanced/Firewall Config & use Manual Port faward.

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mickjapa108

so like any number between that?

Dont swear at me, & if thats not clear then Go get your Mummy to explain it to
You, Cos You should not be using the computer on your own.

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mickjapa108

dude i said wtf...u gonna cry about it... im just frustrated cuz the damn thing doesnt work for half of the people that use it

SWORNNME69 Hi

We do not work for Limewire, We are all volunteers that give our free time to help solve the running problems that Limewire users have.

I have no need or desire to cry, I personally am tolerant, so the lack of respectful vocabulary on your part, simply highlights your lack of respect for others.
whatever forums you are used to frequenting, I have no idea, but here we also
have children,reading & posting, so for them, if not me, I ask you to choose your words with a modicum of consideration.
You Say.
"im just frustrated cuz the damn thing doesnt work for half of the people that use it"
So if your figures are correct, half the people Downloaded Limewire from the official site,Read the instructions,then configured their settings on their computer to run correctly with Limewire.
Some of the other half are new to computers, so they come here,then ask for advice on setup,
Then there are those that come here & blame us For them downloading L/W from a scam site for $35 & wonder why it dose not work.
So with that said.
If you would like our help, please continue with clear questions.

P.S... What version of java do you have (Go to LW's menu Help>About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version.
Peace.

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mickjapa108

allrite im sorry dude just frustrating cuz it is becoming SOOO popular now i have java version 1.6.0_01

SWORNNME69 Hi
This should solve it, Also I would turn XP Firewall back on, that should not be a problem, If you delete permissions for Limewire in XP F/W Limewire will reapply
just in case things have become stale or bugy.
Now! Go to,
START/Set Program Access/Change or Remove Programs,
now completely remove all versions of java.
Re BOOT Your computer NOW.

Now! Use this Link to get (jre-1.5.11) Use the off line installer, NOT the (recommended) one,
Java SE Downloads - Previous Release - JDK 5
When Download is completed.
Disconnect from internet, close ALL apps n reinstall java.
Shout if you need help.
Peace.

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mickjapa108