I have been trying for weeks to solve my connection problems with Limewire. I used to be able to use it before I updated my version, sorry I don´t know which version worked but I have tried downloading and installing lots of versions. I use an ISP via a local area on a mountain, it is quite possible that they have choosen to block limewire as torrents are definately blocked by the ISP. I have tried setting my firewall, changing routing on my router, removing my firewall and a few other things besides but not got anywhere.

My details

1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98) If using Windows Vista, please tell us whether you have an Administrator user account....Window XP home.
2. What firewalls you have? ... windows firewall. I think that is all.
3. How much ram? 896Mb
4. Hard Disk space available? at this moment 219MB, but I have had more.
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) ..see above, broadband.
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? (eg: Linksys WRT54Gv4) Linksys..WRT54GL
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.)? ...home, house
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help bar > About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version. _ Click to see Sample image... 5.1.2 and Java 1.6.0_10 , but I have tried other versions of limewire
*It's very important that you tell us whether you're using LW 5*
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? teletec, españa
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? doesn´t work. says it is broken.
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. there is more than 1 computer using this router but no p2p sharing programs.
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. I have used limewire in the past, but an older version and sometime ago. I am not sure exactly when the problem occurred whether it was when I updated or not, as I hadn´t used limewire for a while at that point in time. I think my ISP may be blocking its use.
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 .no.
If you're using LW5, there's no firewall icon. In LW go tools > advanced tools...there you'll see whether you're behind a firewall or not.
Click on thumbnail to enlarge the image....it says I am behind a firewall and do not support firewall transfers...clearly a problem, but when I click on the why it replies unknown.

14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled? .I have tried various options on this and not sure if I got it right.
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall .free AVG and spyware terminator, but with the active shield turned off.
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). .spain
17. Has anything in your setup changed recently? Have you updated your version of LW or Java? Have you added any new software or new hardware? Have you updated any software? Have you moved house, changed internet plan or ISP etc etc? .ISP is the same. LW version is different but I have tried older versions as well, install and uninstall LW and even tried frostwire. Java updates automatically I think.


I have answered all the questions as best I can. If you can help me I would be very grateful. I used to love Limewire. Is it possible that my ISP has blocked this kind of service and that I will no longer be able to download ?

Many thanks
Anita