Connection Prob., Tried everything

[drewbmx98]

i have been using limwire for years. i recieved a virus and was forced to format my computer yesterday, limewire will not connect now. limewire is in the exception list for my firewall and i have tried COMPLETELY disabling all firewallsand virus protection and still will not connect. i have also tried several versions of java, limewire, and FW. what else can i do ? pc info:

WinXP Home
Windows Firewall (disabled) BitDefender (disabled)
760mb RAM
30gb of free space
connection- cable
linksys router
LW 4.12.6 and tried w/ several javas currently latest version

limewire is running ok on other pcs using the same router and internet in my home.

please help.

[wondering why]

Try these fixes...
Try uninstalling your Java from the add/remove programs and then re-install the JRE 5.11 offline version....
Archive: Download Java 2 Platform Standard Edition (J2SE) 5.0 Update 11


Then uninstall Limewire using the uninstaller which is found in start > all programs > limewire...then re-install it using the offline installer...To find the offline installer, use the link below > cancel the installer window when it pop's up and then select the offline installer link...
Lime Wire » Download LimeWire


If that does not help with your problem try deleting your preference folder/s...
Fixes for Limewire when LW isn't operating as it should

[drewbmx98]

i think i found the problem. even when BitDefender is disabled, limewire will not run with it on your computer. i installed BitDefender on the other pcs in my house and am now having the same problem connecting. anybody no anything about this ?

[wondering why]

Here are some instructions on configuring BitDefender and limewire...
Port Forwarding for the BitDefender Internet Security v10

[drewbmx98]

i didnt buy BitDefender Plus so it does not include a firewall. my only options when running BitDefender are AntiVirus and AntiSpyware. changing the port in Lw's settings didn't help either. anything else i can try ?

[wondering why]

Yep a few more things to try...

Go to file (limewire window) and click on disconnect and then connect...


Right-click the Limewire icon and go into properties and change compatability setting to Windows 2000. (but only if you're using Windows 2000 or later.) Somebody reported changing to Windows NT compatibility fixed their problem despite not using that operating system version.

Right-click on the Limewire icon on the desktop and click on Run as. Then it should come up showing the current user and then switch it over to Administrator. (but 'only' if you're the admin of your comp.!)


If none of those work we might have to look at your router as Linskys have Nat Firewalls and you may need to port forward, even though the other computers in your home are running limewire fine...
I will need the model number...

[shadrach]

I got Verizon DSL with Westell 2200 Modem , and Limewire is always showing the brickwal , and I don't have a firewall , Westell's firewall I turned it off , Portforwarding dosen't work

I need help for real