hi people (Can't connect)

nay king · #1 (**permalink**) November 16th, 2009

hi, ok i have downloaded limewire 5.3.6 but it is not connected to the internet. i have tryed adjusting my firewall settings to allow internet access but still it wont conect... can any 1 help me... thank you... Nay king

birdy · #2 (**permalink**) November 16th, 2009

Try the tips here: If LW 5 Will Not Connect

If you're still stuck, please post your system details: System details - help us to help you -> Provide these details when you post!!!

nay king · #3 (**permalink**) November 17th, 2009

thanks for the tips i hve tryed them all... and it still wont connect!! maybe im just not ment to be able to download off limewire

birdy · #4 (**permalink**) November 17th, 2009

If you post your system details, maybe we can help you a bit more.

gdawilson · #5 (**permalink**) November 22nd, 2009

I'm also having problems connecting to the LimeWire server. I also have the newest, non-beta, version of LimeWire too.

I'm running Windows Vista Home Premium.

If anyone can help me, it'd be appreciated. I tried that link, and it doesn't say anything about Windows Vista.

Johnpipe · #6 (**permalink**) November 22nd, 2009

Good Morning. I have been using Limewire 5.3.6, but suddenly it only brings up the Lime Man box where it usually begins connecting, and then just stops and disappears. I have an older HP, connected to the internet by cable modem. I have tried downloading limewire again several times with the same results. I do not know what could have caused the change. I am using XP. I have used the suggested test, and showed my test worked. I use the standard Windows firewall. There is no change if I inactivate the firewall. My provider is Suddenlink. There is one other computer connected by router. I use AVG and Spy Hunter anti v/spyware. I used Limewire last on Nov. 20. The problem began Nov. 21. Any ideas?

I followed the steps outlined in "DELETE gnutella.net FILE (LW 5.0 users only)" and did not locate any gnutella files, even after using Search. Whats up with that?

cocoatreat · #7 (**permalink**) November 22nd, 2009

i used my limewire for quite a while on my mac- but one day it just stopped connecting. i just changed over to frostwire and it works! not sure what the problem is between apple & limewire, but so far- frostwire has been good

birdy · #8 (**permalink**) November 22nd, 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by gdawilson

I'm also having problems connecting to the LimeWire server. I also have the newest, non-beta, version of LimeWire too.

I'm running Windows Vista Home Premium.

If anyone can help me, it'd be appreciated. I tried that link, and it doesn't say anything about Windows Vista.

There's a link specific to Vista for deleting LW's preferences folder. Did you try that?

The link for updating Java works for Vista as well... you'll need to choose Vista as your platform & make sure to select the JRE offline installer.

The info about changing LW's options (listen on port, disabling DHT etc) is the same for Vista.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnpipe

Good Morning. I have been using Limewire 5.3.6, but suddenly it only brings up the Lime Man box where it usually begins connecting, and then just stops and disappears. I have an older HP, connected to the internet by cable modem. I have tried downloading limewire again several times with the same results. I do not know what could have caused the change. I am using XP. I have used the suggested test, and showed my test worked. I use the standard Windows firewall. There is no change if I inactivate the firewall. My provider is Suddenlink. There is one other computer connected by router. I use AVG and Spy Hunter anti v/spyware. I used Limewire last on Nov. 20. The problem began Nov. 21. Any ideas?

I followed the steps outlined in "DELETE gnutella.net FILE (LW 5.0 users only)" and did not locate any gnutella files, even after using Search. Whats up with that?

You shouldn't need to delete the gnutella.net file - that info was for LW 5.0 users only & doesn't apply to versions later than 5.0 (eg 5.3.6).

I'm not sure what you mean about "it only brings up the Lime Man box"... do you mean the splash screen (where it shows 'scouring NYC for limes', 'squeezing limes' etc)??
If you're only seeing the splash screen before LW crashes then it could be a Java issue. See the link in post #2 for info about how to update Java.

Or is your LW is loading past the splash screen but crashing while loading shared files (ie when the 'loading' spinner is active) & while you see the connection bars at the bottom left of LW's interface?? How many files are you sharing? If you're sharing a large number of files then reduce that number & see whether it helps. Otherwise update Java as above.

Did you try deleting LW's preferences folder?

You should have a gnutella.net file - maybe your computer isn't set to show hidden files & folders? See the link in post 2 for more info about that. If you're absolutely sure that you're showing hidden files & folders, do you see the LimeWire folder (gnutella.net is within LimeWire)?

Anybody who needs further help should post their system details as per post #2.

forgottenlore1313 · #9 (**permalink**) November 22nd, 2009

Why is this suddenly a problem? I never had a problem even when i switched from windows ME to Vista.
where is this link specific to Vista for deleting LW's preferences folder? I also have the same problem connecting. I have windows vista. I have updated my limwire to the 4.16.6, i have restarted my comp, i have taken my firewall off, nothing is working. This is a problem on limewire's side and i'd like to be able to connect asap.
Thank you

birdy · #10 (**permalink**) November 22nd, 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by forgottenlore1313

Why is this suddenly a problem? I never had a problem even when i switched from windows ME to Vista.
where is this link specific to Vista for deleting LW's preferences folder? I also have the same problem connecting. I have windows vista. I have updated my limwire to the 4.16.6, i have restarted my comp, i have taken my firewall off, nothing is working. This is a problem on limewire's side and i'd like to be able to connect asap.
Thank you

You said that you'd just updated LW - 4.16.6 is quite an old version (Oct 2008).

Since the people posting in this thread are using LW 5 the advice given will be different to someone using LW 4.
Maybe use the forum search to look for If LW 4 Will Not Connect

Or have a look in the Vista section for a sticky about deleting LW's preferences folder.