Can't connect with any p2p programs! Help!
 

Hi~ I had limewire on my computer and was working fine until I hit the update buton. Once I updated I could no longer connect. I have had this problem in the past so why I hit the update button is beyond me. I don't remember how I fixed it in the past either. I did try it with my firewalls turned off with no such luck. I do use a router and I also moved so it may be that my isp provider does not allow p2p?? But I did hear of port forwarding and have no idea how to do it. If anyone thinks this would work please let me know and Im open to any suggestions (besides moving...lol). Let me know if you need any more info. Thanks a mill.



1. what OS version? (eg: Windows 98, XP,OSX, Vista) XP
2. What firewalls you have ? i turned my secureit off so now im using just the standard windows
3. How much ram ? 80.5 gb i think is what ur asking
4. Hard Disk space available ? 37.1 gb
5. Connection type (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) ? I believe broadband but i use my router
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers ? linksys wrt54g
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.) ? student accomodation
8. What version,LimeWire & Java,Go to L/W's Help/About L/W, THIS show both LW & Java version.? lw 5.3.6. and java 6
9. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider) ? the school.... mnscu??
10. Do this test click here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ should say 'Your test worked!. What happens ? taking too long to respond
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. no i have my router encrypted
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user.? 1st try with this version.... i updated
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface ? yes
14. Have you given full permisions for LimeWire to pass through your Firewall ? i believe so
15. XP users, Please state XP firewall on or off.? on with exception

Your ISP is the university. Unfortunately it looks like they have set up an anti-p2p file sharing filter to block such programs. Not really anything you can do except perhaps negotiate with one of the tech staff in that department.