Finding reply threads.
 

I could really use some guidance with using this thing, expecially in finding a reply to a thread I've posted.

I get an email saying that someone has replied to my thread, with an address to link to in order to see this reply, but when I get there I have no idea where this reply actually is.

Please help.

Dev

Thanks, Peerless, I did use the search and did find my stuff. However, I also was directed, apparently, directly to your response to my 'last' query, which is how I think it should be.

Anyway, I have another question. When looking at the 'quality' column, what does it mean when you see what appears to be a folder with an arrow up and into it? Is that better than 4 stars, or what?

Last question, for now, how do you know if someone has downloaded a file or files from you? I've looked at the monitor and seen that there were apparently searches being made, although I'm now sure how to interpret that, either.

I see that there is an uploads (active, inactive), whiich I have never seen anything but '0'. Is there some way to tell if and how much has been actually uploaded?

Thanks,

Dev

That's a file you are presently downlding or have previously selected to downld & is still in the downld list.

Go to your Library & click on your shared folders. The files will show. To the far right you'll see an Upload column which will show which files have been seen & which ones have been successfully uploaded.

When I click on My Library, I don't get a 'shared' files option; I do get a 'saved' files, which shows nothing. There is also an incomplete option, which shows a large number of files, with an upload column showing nothing but 0/0.

I'm confused...

You need to click on one of your shared folders. If your shared holder has an arrow next to it then click it to open it so you can select the folders within it.

Where do I find these 'shared' folders?

If you don't already have shared folders listed in the library window (to the left.) Then you'll need to add a folder or more if you wish to share. There's 2 ways of doing this:

1. Tools>Options>Shared & add the folder or more that you wish to share (but make sure only files you wish to share are inside.)

2. Go to LW's Library window & then menu & choose Add folder to Share.

See below (the example is from OSX but the same principle applies!)

I'm afraid there has been a failure to communicate with this old foggy brain of mine. I've been looking for a 'shared files folder> I now see that what is showing to the left in the Library ARE the shared files.

I did notice that everything is 0/0 ynder the uploads column. Does this column keep track indefinitely? If so, I have never had an upload, which is hard to believe when I see how hard my modem is working.

Dev

No, that list only keeps track of what's been happening during that session. Another way to check these details is to look at your Statistics. Go to LW's menu Tools>Statistics. There's also an option there to look at Advanced stats.

I wonder if people can't upload from you due to a firewall. :(

Have you configured your firewalls to allow LW full access: http://www.limewire.com/english/content/firewalls.shtml

Also, is that a dial up modem you have? High speed modems frequently have internal firewalls which are generally NAT firewalls. If you have such a modem/router, you may need to forward a port (ie: open port 6346) which LW uses.

After LW's been open for at least 30 mins do this test: Bug Report instructions & sample image Is it True/False?

If it's false it means there's a firewall preventing people upload from you.

If you have a high speed modem & want assistance to forward a port, you'll need to tell us the brand name & model number of the modem/router. But the problem might not be this device.

I did the bug report thing and it showed 'false'. I am using a Netopia Caymon 3341 DSL modem via my local phone company. What do I need to do to set things up correctly?