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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 September 23rd, 2007
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i used to be able to connect but now i can never get past one bar and i have tried everything!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
please help
please!!
i have norton and windows xp
limewire PRO 4.9
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try removing all your connections in the top left go to file/showhide/connections the remove them and if the same ones come up right down ther ip address and block them.

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i used to be able to connect but now i can never get past one bar and i have tried everything!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
please help
please!!
i have norton and windows xp
limewire PRO 4.9
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I thought you got it all sorted out...
If the above fix doesn't help could you post these details please...

http://www.gnutellaforums.com/connec...-you-post.html
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what do you mean delete them. On the connections tab, nothing comes up!
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1. OS version? windows xp
2. What firewalls you have?Norton
3. How much ram?not sure
4. Hard Disk space available?not sure
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.)wireless
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers?not sure
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.4.9.23 pro
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)?orange
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?it says my test worked
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up.yeah im sharing but dont no the details
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user? New problem with experienced user
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface?yes i do
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/attach...1&d=1158099342
14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled?um.....
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall norton anti virus
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). UK
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in top left click files/showhide/connections click on a connection then right click on them and remove them.
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Because you had limewire going the other day, I would think it's your ISP that is causing your connection problems...


Max has 30GB FUP and heavy downloading discouraged during peak. See below
Users reported being disconnected after 40GB

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Old September 24th, 2007
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Default um..

soz im not a computer guru so....um what do i click???
no connections show up when i click on the connections tab...
please help
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ISP?? How do i fix that??
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