Hey Mick
thank u very much for the tips for static IP, had a good read of it and it looks really really...how shall I put this..technical?

see the thing is, now theres no brick, it comes and goes..(has feet prehaps?!) on a good day like 2day, the wall doesnt exsist...bad days...its there

I m scared that while Im setting up a static IP Im gonna accidently set something wrong that I ll truely regrat, that will make my problem even bigger

I m a chicken....*sigh

What I dont get, is that even there isnt a firewall, the download still seems slow, like 2-3KB/s, and it only has that sorta speed with downloading movies

SO, prehaps limewire is really only good for downloading music and nothing else and the firewall doesnt really matter? (<---sorry took me so long to actually speak out my question )

But either way, THANK YOU FOR PUTTING TIME ON HELPING ME, YOU'R AWESOME

<3 Jess.

russell Hi.
Can you just check this, to rule it out.
It could be the License warning thing.
Just have a look,
Go, Tools/Options/Searching/Basic, it says, "Show Licence Warning"
Un tick the box if you don't want to filter out copyright Files.

This option is enabled at setup, The choice is your decision.
Do a test to see if search results improve.
You can reverse this change at any time.

6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers ?

Peace.

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Still nada. I tried uninstalling and reinstalling and new install comes up jumbo sized now? I just uninstalled and gave up tonight. It was time for a drunk bowling break. Modem is a Scientific Atlanta from Comcast Model #DPX2100 Cable Modem.

Hi Jess.
Its looking like you need to ring Telecom/Xtra & ask if they have another built in
firewall, or are they shaping P2P, (Limewire traffic).
Its been my experience, You have to ask for their reply in writing, then if they are shaping, they should come clean.
Jess my friend, Its nothing to do with LimeWire, My video D/Ls run at 350 KBs
If you can confirm for me Telecom/Xtra are not guilty, I may be able to talk you through portfawarding.
Good luck.
Peace.

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Hey mick
if you ever live in New Zealand, U d known for a fact Xtra has a very bad reputation as their broadband service isnt as quick as it should be, a lot slower than lots of other ISPs in NZ

I rang them the other day and they insisted that they dont doing any shapings, checked with few other friends that use p2p programms that r also with Xtra, the asnwer? all pretty similar

If I have the power 2day I would just change ISP coz I know thats whats really going on. and it shown on the speed test I did. The nearest server from where I live is like 6 hrs away ffs!!!

I havnt seen the brick since yesterday, maybe its gone for good maybe its not but I deleted the reference folder and reset everything, also configured back to uPnP

I just dont want any trouble and wish I was borned computer savvy

Cheers for the tippies

<3 Jess.

Russell Hi.
You Said!!
My work comp is perfect with the same updates. Only difference is Comcast(home) vs. AT&T(work).

Phone & ask if they are shaping P2P, (Limewire traffic).
and let us know what they say.
Peace.

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Hi there, I have been using Limewire for ages now without any problems UNTIL yesterday and I see that brick wall .
I have read all the help suggestions and followed all directions. I have gone into my firewall settings and it is enabled, yet it is still not working ???
Helpppppppp Please
Have a great day everyone!!

HI Bunnie
System details - help us to help you Please.

Cut n paste these Questions,put your answers in bold text Thank You.

Recently there's been a problem with people not providing enough details about their setup - despite being asked again & again.
So let's make it easy for everyone...the details that we need if we're going to be able to help with complex problems are:

1. what OS version? (eg: Windows 98, XP,OSX, Vista)
2. What firewalls you have ?
3. How much ram ?
4. Hard Disk space available ?
5. Connection type (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) ?
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers ?
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.) ?
8. What version,LimeWire & Java,Go to L/W's Help/About L/W, THIS show both LW & Java version.?
9. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider) ?
10. Do this test click here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ should say 'Your test worked!. What happens ?
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up.
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user.?
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface ?
14. Have you given full permisions for LimeWire to pass through your Firewall ?
15. XP users, Please state XP firewall on or off.?

These are all contained within the sticky Connection problems? Check here first!
but possibly some people are getting a bit confused or lost when we direct them to this sticky & ask them to provide their details.

This information can be vital
For instance, some ISPs are known for blocking p2p/throttling bandwidth,
some connection devices are known for being unreliable in certain situations.

So please, help us to help you & provide as much info as you can.
If you're new to LW or new to computers & aren't sure how to answer some questions,
or don't know what an ISP or router is - just say so. Nobody's going to yell at you:wink:
Even if you can't answer all the questions in one go...don't worry. Do the best you can & we'll take it from there.
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Peace.

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1. what OS version? Windows XP
2. What firewalls you have ? Windows
3. How much ram ? sorry don't know
4. Hard Disk space available ? 85%
5. Connection type ? cabe
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers ?RCA provided by cable co.
7. Where are you trying to connect from ?home
8. What version,LimeWire & Java,Go to L/W's Help/About L/W, THIS show both LW & Java version.?LimeWire 4.12.11
9. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider) ? Cogeco Cable
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.
Yes, I have a router connecting my computer to the family one. They have Limewire and it works fine and
their computer is Windows 98
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user.? new problem
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 ? yes
15. XP users, Please state XP firewall on or off.? on

"Little Bro cleaned it up for me but when he gave it to me I couldn't access some web pages and Windows Auto Updates needed to download service pack 2. I kept delaying and limewire kept working. 6 downloads in( I don't have speakers yet) I will enter any name in the search field and it will find no matches."

Worked great with Comcast first two days. Then when I installed Service Pack 2 updates it scharted on me. Comcast was the fastest provider I've used for those two days. I'll call today and ask. Thanks. I'll post tonight.