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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 November 10th, 2007
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my limewire has been acting fine for the past six months until very recently i only got one bar. i tried restarting the computer. i downloaded the newer version of limewire. i tried re opening it several times (and yes i have waited, for up to many minutes). i checked my firewalls and they are all set. i have hit the 'connect' button that is under file. and i have deleted it and re installed it. i dont know what else to do
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Try this first: Delete LW's preferences folder when LW's properly closed. See point 3 here & also point 2 if you've used older versions of LW in the past (there could be a folder in either location).
Fixes for LimeWire
This will change all of your settings within options, you'll have to go back through afterwards & reset things. If you're not sure of your settings, go through LW's tools > options & write them all down, so that you can reset things later.
In case you're using Vista: LimeWire Pref Folder in Vista

Some people have had connection problems with some Java versions. You can either try updating to the latest version here (I have this one & LW's working fine): Java SE Downloads
or try this older version, which has worked well for lots of people: Archive: Download Java 2 Platform Standard Edition (J2SE) 5.0 Update 11
Whichever Java version you use, download the JRE offline installer & remove any other Java versions before installing another one.

If that doesn't help, please give us your details.
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i tried searching for that folder and i could not find it. i read the 'Fixes for LW' thing and still was unable to locate the folder. I recently updated my Java just last night and still got nothing.

1. OS version? Windows XP
2. What firewalls you have? Windows Firewall
3. How much ram? dont know
4. Hard Disk space available? 169 MB
5. Connection type? Wireless
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? dont know
7. Where are you trying to connect from? House, where it normally connects from
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? LimeWire 4.14.10 and JS2E Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 3 Java
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? no idea
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? says your test works
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? im not
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. second 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
14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled? no
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? AVG
16. What country are you living in? USA
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Did you show hidden files & folders? Control panel > folder options > view > check the radio button to show hidden files & folders > apply > ok.
Now the Application Data folder should be visible, look for the LimeWire folder within App Data. That LimeWire folder is the one you need to delete.

Did you remove the updated Java?
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alright, i got the hidden folders to show but im not finding an application data folder. i did a search for it but no luck. no, i never removed my java its still on here.

sorry about this by the way, i feel like such a nuisance
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You're fine...this is a PITA for you

Ok, here's what you have to do: Make sure LW is closed. Go to My computer > double click C drive > double click Documents and Settings > double click your username. Now you should see an Application Data folder...double click that.

Once you're inside that App Data folder, you should see a folder named LimeWire
all of a sudden will not connect (a fix to try)-limewirefolder.jpg
That LimeWire folder should be there Delete the sucker. Then restart LW & see if it connects.
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alright i got it. i deleted it but i still only have one bar. i deleted it while LW was closed, then i re-opened LW and had to click 'Next' a bunch of times until it said 'finish' ect. ect.
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Ok that's good, it means that you deleted the folder properly.

This is a link to download a gnutella.net file. Download this & save the file to your computer.
zSHARE - gnutella.net

Make sure LW's closed.

Go back to that LimeWire folder. You deleted it & now there'll be a new one in it's place. Double click on the LimeWire folder to open it. Inside, you'll see a heap of files like these
all of a sudden will not connect (a fix to try)-insidefolder.jpg

See the file called gnutella.net (or gnutella)...delete that one. Leave the LimeWire folder open.

Now copy & paste the gnutella.net file that you downloaded into that folder. Once it's in there, close all those folders that you have open. Restart LW.

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I have been having similar problems... but I have a mac.. I'm not sure how to take care of it... any suggestions?
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alright i did everything, but when i opened the LW folder there was no gnutella file but i went ahead and slipped then newly downloaded one in there and still only one bar
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