I have recently been experiencing a problem, where everything I try to download, tries to connect for a few mins, and then goes to "need more sources" I have been using limewire on this computer for a few years now, and have never had a problem with this... that wasnt an easy fix. Heres my details.. as I can see it drives people nutts when they are not included!

1. what OS version? (eg: Windows 98, XP,OSX, Vista) XP
2. What firewalls you have ? windows firewall, and there is a firewall built into my modem/router aswell
3. How much ram ? 1gb
4. Hard Disk space available ?55.3gb
5. Connection type (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) ?broadband
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers ?2wire gateway 2700HGV-B
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.) ?House
8. What version,LimeWire & Java,Go to L/W's Help/About L/W, THIS show both LW & Java version.?Limewire:4.12.11 Java: 1.5.0_03
9. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider) ? Sasktel
10. Do this test click here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ should say 'Your test worked!. What happens ? Your Test Worked
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. ! other computer, Same brand(dell deminsion desktop) 26.3gb of HD memory left, 512mb RAM, limewire is not installed on this computer, I have also tried installing bearflix, but have a similar problem
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user.?new problem with expeienced user
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface ?No, a port has been opened in the firewall
14. Have you given full permisions for LimeWire to pass through your Firewall ?yes
15. XP users, Please state XP firewall on or off.?on

Any info would be appreciated... Im starting to think my ISP is blocking me from DL'n stuff.. and if thats the case....... Im not a happy camper.. I pay for a faster internet connection because I download so much! Just figured I would try this avenue before I call sasktel, and cause someone to have a bad day... LOL

Hi jbsmoove.
Try this first Then if no joy your ISP is next.
It sounds like possably a corrupt java download, &/or L/W Prefs folder prob
First! close L/W completly, then Go,
START/My Computer/local disc C:/ Documents & settings/Your User Name/Application Data
Now Delete the LimeWire Folder.
If you cant find Application Data Folder,GO to Tools/folder Opions,& tick,show hidden folders,
You can put the setting back afterwoods to protect your computer.

note: You will have to reset your, Tools/options in L/W Later.

Now! Go to,
START/Set Program Access/Change or Remove Programs,
now completely remove all versions of java.
Now! Use this Link to get JRE 6 Use the off line installer NOT the (recormended) one,
http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp
Disconnect from internet, close ALL apps n reinstall java.

Follow thease instructions exactly.

Dont forget to reset your options in L/W, Licence warning n stuff.
Go to Tools > Options > Searching > Lisence warning and make sure the box is not ticked and then select apply....
Your feedback will help others
Any Problems Shout.
Peace.

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mickjapa108

I have pretty much the same problem.

I noramlly use bearshare then limewire. However most of this week, it has jsut stopped letting me DL larger files. I still get music but no videos. I treid bear flix as well.

Same thing, i connect, have great connection, ppl can share off me very well, i find the flies i want no problems, it say CONNECTING... then just sits there like active, then goes to NEED MORE SOURCES.

I have the latest Javed already installed.

I have no limits on my internet Downloads. So i am baffelled as to why / what is happening. I have been doing the same thing for years, and this week somthing has changed...:

1. what OS version? (eg: Windows 98, XP,OSX, Vista) XP
2. What firewalls you have ? windows firewall,
3. How much ram ? 1gb
4. Hard Disk space available ?180gb
5. Connection type (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) ?broadband - VIRGIN MEDIA 2 MB unlimited
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers ? SET TOP BOX no idea afer that.
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.) ?House
8. What version,LimeWire & Java,Go to L/W's Help/About L/W, THIS show both LW & Java version.?beashare 5.25 bear flix -1.2.0 Limewire: pro 4.12.03 Java:6
9. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider) ? NTL / virgin media
10. Do this test click here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ should say 'Your test worked!. What happens ? Your Test Worked
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. ! no
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user.?new problem with expeienced user
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface ?No, a port has been opened in the firewall
14. Have you given full permisions for LimeWire to pass through your Firewall ?yes
15. XP users, Please state XP firewall on or off.? Was on but have treid off too. no differnece

Check this thread out, it has info on fake files (which are currently flooding the network) and how to avoid them...
Fake files in search results

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Its the heros [edit]eps im trying to get, i can get other things but not them. And there are like 100s of sources but it just does not download them.




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Edited to comply with the House Rules.
Warez, copyright violation, or any other illegal activity may NOT be linked or expressed in any form.

So you can download everything else with no problem, so when I tell you it could be fake files I'm just making that up...

Check the file's with Bitzi if their not rated their probably crap fake files....
The link for Bitzi is in the fake file thread.....

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