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Connection Problems Problems getting the LimeWire or WireShare program connecting to the Gnutella network. (not about connecting to files, that is a Download/Upload Problems section issue.) Please supply system details as described in the forum rules.
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Old March 1st, 2010
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Angry Please Help I just Bought the Pro limewire wont connect

Hi, I need help! I just bought the Limewire pro without support ( for windows vista) and i can not get it to connect! I have left it on for two days now and it still will not connect. I checked my firewalls i went through all the trouble shooting steps! Please if anyone knows how to get me connected to the G whatever network Please let me know. Thank you very much!
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I checked my firewalls i went through all the trouble shooting steps!
Do you mean the fixes in this thread (click on link)? If LW 5 Will Not Connect

If you've tried everything there, please post back with your system details as shown in the help thread.
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That Did not work.
I have a toshiba Satilite Laptop
It is 3g of ram
it has 250g of hard drive
it runs off of vista

I have the pro limewire and i am about to give up on it and get a refund!
I have tried everything on the forums (java, deleting the folder thing, uninstall and reinstall please help
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heeellllpppppp, plllleeeeaaaasssseeee!!!!!
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Did you try LW previously on your Satellite connection prior to purchasing Pro?
Tried 'everything on the forums' ... wow you've read 83,100 threads & 326,666 posts, then you have definitely been busy investigating this.

I don't see any details about your modem or router, who your ISP is .. erm .. I definitely get the impression you did not look very hard at the link Birdy gave you.
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I did try everything on birdys link i have a Dlink router im not sure about the internet its through direct tv. im about to say F*** this S*** there is not even a number to call to get a little help through limewire only these dumb forums
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You purchased the 'Limewire pro without support' so you are unable to use their email support. Should I thank you for referring to these forums as dumb.
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Old March 2nd, 2010
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Default more info for birdy

1. OS version? vista
2. What firewalls you have?mcfee & Windows (set all to all limewire)
3. How much ram? 3G
4. Hard Disk space available? 250G
5. Connection type? Direct TV
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? D-Link
7. Where are you trying to connect from: intown suites hotel
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? limewire 5.4.8 Java 1.6.0_6 Sample image
*It's very important that you tell us whether you're using LW 5*
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)?direct tv
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? it said you test worked_ (Click to see sample image of what you should see)
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? I said yes to the p2p in limewire set up but i only have 1 pc and an xbox 360 & a ps3 & a wii
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. i am not experienced with lw but with pcs i am

13. I have all grey bars and yes i am connected to the internet sevice
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.

14. For those using a modem/router, i dont know much about the router all i know is it is a dlink
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? I have mcfee which i purchased and the windows security came with the laptop but they are both set to allow lw
16. What country are you living in? I live in usa
17. I Just bought lime wire yesterday
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i just dont like having to type something and then wait 10 min for a reply i just want to get some help
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With Pro support you are generally waiting longer than 10 minutes for a reply .. can be over a day or few. Difference is we are all volunteers at this forum, we do not get paid but help out in our free time.
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