Firewalls
 

let me see if i can help you help me lol

i just downloaded limewire.. the 4.2 something version (free one)
i am on a windows xp, have msndialer (usa) dial up connection
i disabled the windows firewall, and the norton security firewall

i am still showing a firewall detected when i use limewire. it claims to still be connecting but i cant get it to go past the first bar... and yes im being patient lol any suggestions? i went to the faq's but couldnt find any help there!

thanks so much :)

I'm having the same exact problem =[


No clue how to fix it as of now though.

Okay, this is what happened.
I recently bought an iPod Video, so I tried to download a few DVD rippers, and they all wanted me to buy one. So I went on a few sites and downloaded a keygen for one (I think thats what messed my computer). Now my comp is screwed up:

1. iTunes won't connect
2. Bittorrent won't connect
3. uTorrent won't connect
4. LimeWire won't connect.

Not only will LimeWire not connect, every time I log in to my side or restart the computer it asks me to install, even if I did so right before restarting/logging off.
Firefox will obviously connect, that is how I am writing this.
MSN Messenger will work.
I have tried everything from almost every forum, yet nothing is happening.

SOMEONE HELP ME! I NEED MY MUSIC!
Cheers

I forgot to mention, whenever I open LW, it says something about not being able to connect and something about a Firewall, even though I disabled the Firewall. SOMEONE HELP!

If People start a new thread Its much easier to deal with a specific problem ( not you hmmknia this is your thread)Just the details for you.
Posting in someone else's thread, May be overlooked & causes confusion.
Also Connection problems can be tricky So Post your details at the beginning,
This will get you fixed much faster.

So use this blue link to start your own personal thread It will open where you
need to start typing Thank You.
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/newthr...newthread&f=22

System details - help us to help you Please.

Recently there's been a problem with people not providing enough details about their setup - despite being asked again & again.
So let's make it easy for everyone...the details that we need if we're going to be able to help with complex problems are:

Cut n paste Just these Questions,put your answers in bold text Thank You.

1. what OS version (eg: Windows 98, XP,OSX, Vista) ?
2. What firewalls you have ?
3. How much ram ?
4. Hard Disk space available ?
5. Connection type (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) ?
6.Modem what brand name & model numbers ?
7.Router brand name & model numbers ?
8. Where are you trying to connect from (house, apartment complex, school, student accommodation, work, etc.) ?
9. What version,LimeWire & Java, are you using. Go to L/W's Help/About L/W, THIS show both LW & Java version.?
10. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider) ?
11. Do this test click here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ should say 'Your test worked!. What happens ?
12. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up.
13. Is this your 1st try at LW, or is this a new problem with an experienced user.?
14. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface ?
15. Have you given full permissions for LimeWire to pass through your Firewall ?
16. XP users, Please state XP firewall on or off.?
17. In Start & remove Programs, Is this update Installed, "Security Update for Windows XP (KB931261)" ?
If Windows Updates are not seen, Tick the box at top of page, (show updates)
18. Are you using Manual Port faward in LimeWire OR UPnP ?
You can check HERE, IN LimeWire Go, Tools/options/advanced/firewall Config

This information can be vital
For instance, some ISPs are known for blocking p2p/throttling bandwidth,
some connection devices are known for being unreliable in certain situations.

So please, help us to help you & provide as much info as you can.
If you're new to LW or new to computers & aren't sure how to answer some questions,
or don't know what an ISP or router is - just say so. Nobody's going to yell at you:wink:
Even if you can't answer all the questions in one go...don't worry. Do the best you can & we'll take it from there.
__________________
Peace.

1. what OS version (eg: Windows 98, XP,OSX, Vista) ?
XP Media Center Edition
2. What firewalls you have ?
Just the Windows One, Norton does not work on my side.
3. How much ram ?
Couldn't tell you.
4. Hard Disk space available ?
157GB
5. Connection type (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) ?
DSL, Bell Sympatico
6.Modem what brand name & model numbers ?
Bell Sympatico, couln't tell you the model
7.Router brand name & model numbers ?
Router = D-Link
8. Where are you trying to connect from (house, apartment complex, school, student accommodation, work, etc.) ?
House
9. What version,LimeWire & Java, are you using. Go to L/W's Help/About L/W, THIS show both LW & Java version.?
LW 4.12.15, Java 1.6.0_01
10. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider) ?
Bell
11. Do this test click here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ should say 'Your test worked!. What happens ?
Your test worked!
12. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up.
Wireless router is for the laptop, feeds off of this computer. LW is also on thew laptop. Does Bittorrent and uTorrent count?
13. Is this your 1st try at LW, or is this a new problem with an experienced user.?
New problem.
14. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface ?
Yes
15. Have you given full permissions for LimeWire to pass through your Firewall ?
Yes, infact I've turned it (the firewall) off.
16. XP users, Please state XP firewall on or off.?
Off
17. In Start & remove Programs, Is this update Installed, "Security Update for Windows XP (KB931261)" ?
If Windows Updates are not seen, Tick the box at top of page, (show updates)
Yes it is
18. Are you using Manual Port faward in LimeWire OR UPnP ?
UPnP

Which model D-Link do you have? Although the newest versions use UPnP, the older versions don't so port forwarding would be necessary.

* Don't use the same port number as any other p2p program!!! Else, you will need to reboot computer or/& router to use LW.

Did you configure your xp firewall? See User Cant Connect - LimeWire

Suggestion of Last Resort
 

Junior Member rush_fan1

You said:I have this feeling that you downloaded a virus and that's the thing that has screwed up your PC.

Chances are that you will have to completely reformat your disk, possibly several times to kill the virus, and reinstall all your apps.

Even if you run an AV now, to get rid of the virus, you are going to have a hard time finding and repairing the damage it has done, hence my suggesting of reformatting.

Anyway, as mentioned in the title, only use my suggestion as a last resort.



UK Bob