getting blocked, then tried to reinstall!
 

I was getting blocked by the firewal apparently, even though I did everything to allow access. So I uninstalled and tried to start over. Now, it's giving me this message...
LimeWire version 4.12.6 Pro
Java version 1.5.0_03 from Sun Microsystems Inc.
Windows XP v. 5.1 on x86
Free/total memory: 2790256/4128768
com.limegroup.gnutella.gui.GUILoader$StartupFailed Exception: invalid update.ver
at com.limegroup.gnutella.gui.GUILoader.sanityCheck(G UILoader.java:278)
at com.limegroup.gnutella.gui.GUILoader.load(GUILoade r.java:48)
at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke0(Nativ e Method)
at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(Unknow n Source)
at sun.reflect.DelegatingMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(Un known Source)
at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Unknown Source)
at com.limegroup.gnutella.gui.Main.main(Main.java:44)
STARTUP ERROR!


FILES IN CURRENT DIRECTORY:
C:\Program Files\LimeWire\clink.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1156028800576
SIZE: 307949
C:\Program Files\LimeWire\commons-httpclient.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1156028801529
SIZE: 459988
C:\Program Files\LimeWire\commons-logging.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1156028802029
SIZE: 59154
C:\Program Files\LimeWire\commons-net.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1156028802966
SIZE: 355370
C:\Program Files\LimeWire\daap.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1156028803857
SIZE: 388504
C:\Program Files\LimeWire\GenericWindowsUtils.dll
LAST MODIFIED: 1156028774794
SIZE: 12279
C:\Program Files\LimeWire\i18n.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1156028804154
SIZE: 25678
C:\Program Files\LimeWire\icu4j.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1156028805107
SIZE: 741440
C:\Program Files\LimeWire\id3v2.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1156028805732
SIZE: 94430
C:\Program Files\LimeWire\jcraft.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1156028806357
SIZE: 136693
C:\Program Files\LimeWire\jl011.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1156028807060
SIZE: 255016
C:\Program Files\LimeWire\jmdns.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1156028807607
SIZE: 69306
C:\Program Files\LimeWire\LimeWire.exe
LAST MODIFIED: 1156028775326
SIZE: 159744
C:\Program Files\LimeWire\LimeWire.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1156028790841
SIZE: 7117609
C:\Program Files\LimeWire\LimeWire20.dll
LAST MODIFIED: 1156028774904
SIZE: 40960
C:\Program Files\LimeWire\log4j.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1156028808763
SIZE: 677952
C:\Program Files\LimeWire\looks.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1156028809857
SIZE: 630634
C:\Program Files\LimeWire\MessagesBundles.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1156028793857
SIZE: 2951044
C:\Program Files\LimeWire\mp3sp14.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1156028810294
SIZE: 40064
C:\Program Files\LimeWire\ProgressTabs.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1156028799685
SIZE: 5786
C:\Program Files\LimeWire\themes.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1156028810685
SIZE: 741477
C:\Program Files\LimeWire\tritonus.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1156028811372
SIZE: 152711
C:\Program Files\LimeWire\vorbis.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1156028811794
SIZE: 27215
C:\Program Files\LimeWire\WindowsFirewall.dll
LAST MODIFIED: 1156028774935
SIZE: 61440
C:\Program Files\LimeWire\WindowsV5PlusUtils.dll
LAST MODIFIED: 1156028775044
SIZE: 12808
C:\Program Files\LimeWire\xerces.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1156028814060
SIZE: 2147687
C:\Program Files\LimeWire\xml-apis.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1156028814810
SIZE: 207655



Help!
mcgoo777

I even uninstalled my McAfee!
 

I have Windows XP, and updated the latest version of Limewire. I have that brick wall thing on my page and it won't connect! I have done everything that all these help pages said to do, and it still won't work! I have turned off the windows firewall and uninstalled my McAfee! I even purchased the latest version of Limewire thinking I just may need the updated one. None of this has worked! WHat is going on???
I should add:
1. OS version? I dont know what that is, but I have windows xp
2. What firewalls you have? did have mcafee and uninstalled it after turning firewall off didn't work
3. How much ram? 512mb
4. Hard Disk space available? I dont' know, a lot I guess
5. Connection type? dsl
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? I have no idea. I have a Dell computer.
7. Where are you trying to connect from ? my house, it worked for years before this!
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? LW4.18.3 Java 1.2_3
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? displays "your test worked!"
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs?I dont' think so
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. New problem. Used Limewire successfully for years. This problem presented itself just a couple months ago
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? Yes, and I have the firewall off in windows and no more mcafee
14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled? unsure
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? none that i know of
16. What country are you living in? usa

same issues here
 

I'm having the same exact issues as McGoo777 and others.

My Limewire was working fine for the past 2 years plus (through several upgrades) until last week. I didn't do/add/change anything. I had just renewed my membership a month earlier. Had no problems. Then couldn't connect. So I upgraded again to the new 4.18.3. Still can't connect.
I've gone through every step in the help section and on this forum. still no go.
Yesterday, when I booted up, I was SUDDENLY able to connect. Hadn't done anything differently.
Now today, I'm back to no connectivity. This needs to be fixed. or I will cancel and demand a refund.

Your java version is outdated -- update to version JRE 6 update 7 from here (Java SE Downloads) -- if this doesn't fix your problem --

In Limewire Links (below) click on (If LW will not connect) and go through these fixes

In Limewire Links (below) click on (If LW will not connect) and go through these fixes -- if still no good click on (system details) fill in and post back here