I do not have an option of choosing an administrator folder.

i did what u suggested but the limewire folder isn't listed, now what?

Just a short note to say "thanks a meeelion" for the tech support. We're back in business!

I have Windows XP, limewie version 4.12.11, java versions in my add/remove prgrams fodler include J2SE 5.0 update 10, update 11, update 5, update 6, update 8, update 9, Java runtime SE 1.4.a_03 and Java access bridge, JAva update 3.
I have DSl modem,, ISP is ATT,
test worked,
do I delte all teh JAVA's excpet the update 11 or delete everythign that says Java and reinstall the update 11?

Okay, from the noncomputer savy..how do you do an offline installer? I have limewire pro, paid for it, if I delete it do I have to pay for it all over again?
Direct me to the how tos for offline installing? Do I just save it to my computer and open it instead of just opening it as I download it?

here is my first post

this is what I did and it worked for me...Make sure limewire is closed.

My computer>>documents and settings>>owner(or your name)>>.limwire and found the folder gnuttella.net and deleted it....restarted lime wire and it worked..

I hope this helps

I found out all I had to do was go into my computer, under the hard drive, my user name and delete the .limewire folder. I restarted my computer and started limewire up with no prob. The first time I tried to start LW wo restart my computer but it did not work. I did not have to do anything else. I downloaded the gutnella.net file and put it on my desktop but never had to use it.
I have windows XP SP2 and many java updates.
Works for now.

1. OS version? windows xp
2. What firewalls you have? beside the windows firewalll that I turned off, i have at&t
3. How much ram? a lot ...i just reinstalled windows xp
4. Hard Disk space available? a lot ...i just reinstalled windows xp
5. Connection type? broadband (DSL)
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? Westell 6100
7. Where are you trying to connect from house
8. What version of LimeWire lw---4.13.3 java---1.6.0._03
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? Bellsouth
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" is displayed
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. I've always been able to connect with Limewire
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? _ click here to see Sample image yes
14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled? UPnp enabled....on limewire...it won't let me change it
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall at&t
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). usa

Did you replace the gnutella.net file, as shown at the start of this thread? If this thread's a bit confusing for you, have a look at the link below for detailed instructions.
If LW Will Not Connect

Remember that LW has to be completely closed before replacing the gnutella.net file, or deleting the preferences folder. Otherwise it's a waste of time.

Do you mean that you can't change from using UPnP within LW's options (make sure to click 'apply' & then 'ok' to save a change)? Or do you mean that you have UPnP set within LW's options, but can't change to UPnP within your router's setup pages? If your LW options are stuck, then deleting LW's preferences folder/s (see thread above) should resolve that.

You could also try changing ports. In LW tools > options > advanced > firewall config. Change LW's listening port to 65000 (or anything in the range of 49152 - 65535) > apply > ok.

If nothing above works (& you're sure that you've done things properly), if you're able to change settings within LW's options, you could also try port forwarding for your router.
Port Forwarding for the Westell 6100
LW's listening port, port in the 'manual port forward' box & port forwarded within the router's setup pages should all be the same number.

And please...no more smartass posts about "no real answers" etc or nobody is going to bother trying to help you any more...if one fix worked for everyone, don't you think we'd post it?
We don't work for LW. We give a number of fixes to try, because different users with different systems have different problems for different reasons.