connection problems

skyliner · #1 (**permalink**) March 9th, 2008

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Originally Posted by xnatx

hi i have been having many problemsn with limewire. when i try to search for songs it says that it is connecting to the network but it never does. it says that it has detected my firewall even limewire is an exception . i also looked at similiar problems to me and i cannot find folder options on tools when i open internet explorer. this is really frustrating please can someone help me? natalie

Hi,
Try this:- (you must show all hidden files)
[1] Open windows explorer (windows XP SP2)
select Tools à select Folder Options à select View à select Show hidden files and folders.
[2] In windows explorer look for the Limewire Folder – go here:-
c:\documents and settings\username\applications data\LimeWire
(or)
c:\documents and settings\username\limewire

[3] Ensure that limewire is completely off (check that it isn't in the system tray-bottom right-if it is click on it and select exit)
now open the .limewire folder and look for and delete the gnutella.net file (see image below) If you don't find a gnutella.net file dont panic - go to para [4] and cont.

[4] download a new version from (here) and save it to yr desktop
[5] Drag the new gnutella.net file from your desktop into the limewire folder.
[6] Close the LW Folder and start up Limewire

NOTE: If you are using VISTA click on the link below (how to show hidden files in windows vista) -- also in vista you will find the LimeWire folder here:-
C:\Users\your username\AppData\Roaming\LimeWire
(then continue from para 3)

If this doesn't fix yr problem:-
Go to Limewire links (below) click on (if LW will not connect) and go through these fixes -- if yr problem still remains after this click on (System details) fill in as much as you can and post here