Problems with the search
 

I was using Limewire the other day and now when i go to search for things nothing shows up it doesn't want to search at all....... i don't get it:confused: PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Go to your connections Tab in limewire, if it's not showing up go to Veiw > Show/Hide and make sure the connection tab has a tick next to it...
Then click on the Hosts and remove them and let Limewire search for some more...
It is also wise to go to your Filters, to find this go to Tools > Options > Filters and select the Host Filter and add these IP's into it and select apply...
204.11.219.225
204.11.219.226
204.11.219.227
204.11.219.229
204.11.219.231

Edit: Also add this one, copy-paste into your Host filter:
203.171.192.*

If you're using LW 5, there's no Connections tab. In LW go tools > advanced tools...there you'll see which hosts you're connected to & can right click on a host > remove.

To find the filters in LW 5, go tools > options > advanced > filtering. Add IPs to be filtered here & click ok to save the change.

also, the devs are on it http://www.limewire.org/forum/showth...astpost&t=1193

If your not already, try using PeerGuardian 2. It works like a mini firewall for while your using p2p apps. They maintain block lists that block unwanted ip's. Possibly that's why i havent had that problem. Those ip addresses may already be on the block list.

Good point 6_Pac i haven't had a problem either and I use Peerguardian..;)

I haven't had PG2 on all the time (it's being a pain with lists) but I've got Aaron's blocklist in my prefs...
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showthread.php?t=53973
...maybe that's why I'm not seeing these poxy connections??

Sorry to hijack your thread, Renee:blush2:

Is it only 4.13 that will except Aarons Hostiles List, or can it be used in earlier
versions of LimeWire.
And for every one reading this, How do we put this into action.

P.S.. 3 Cheers n thanks to Aaron :PEACE: :PEACE: :PEACE: :PEACE: :PEACE:

From what Aaron said it's working for 4.13 onwards. I've been using it from 4.13.0 & am now using 4.13.2

And as for how to use it...
That's what I've done;)

thanks to everybody who helped me u gys are really great especially wondering why the host filters really worked. thanks again folks

Everybody should update to 4.13.8 now.
It fixes a torrent bug as well as a few others.

Lime Wire » Download LimeWire Beta

Pro users can get it from their personal download page.

Excellent good to know...;)

I have the same problem but sleep deprivation and strees have lowered my ability to comprehend and spell can someone summerise the solutu=ion for me
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That's how to filter out those dodgy hosts;)


If that doesn't work, you could also try these:
1. In LW go tools > options > searching > basic & check whether the 'show license warning' box is ticked. If it does, untick it > Apply > ok...see if that makes any difference.

2. Delete LW's preferences folder when LW's properly closed. See point 3 here & also point 2 if you've used older versions of LW in the past (there could be a folder in either location).
Fixes for LimeWire
This will kill all of your settings within options, you'll have to go back through afterwards & reset things.

I've tried everything listed and nothing is working. I was downloading 2 days ago with no problem and today the wheel just keeps spinning. I am on windows xp.
Can anyone help me?

Is LW properly connected (all green/blue connection bars)?

If you changed the license warning option, did you make sure to click Apply then ok to save the change?

After you deleted the prefs folder, did you have to go thru the setup wizard again?

Has your setup changed at all since things were working properly (eg new software, software upd@te/upgrade, new hardware)?

Please give us your system details.
System details - help us to help you -> Provide these details when you post!!!(click on link)

Ive Tried What's Been Suggested but Nothings Changing.
And To Be Honest.. I Dont Get Computers At All LoL .. Is There An Idiots Way of Fixing This Problem? :]

Signed !x!

how do i down load music

I followed the suggestions on this thread and am also still experiencing the problem as well.

Could you be a little more specific? What exactly is the problem that you are experiencing?

Could you post your details?

http://www.gnutellaforums.com/connec...-you-post.html

As the first post states, when I do a search I get no results whatsoever. This has happened before. Last time I updated my limewire and it started working again. This time I have updated my limewire, installed PeerGuardian and altered my filter settings and am still unable to get search results; I just get a blank page with no information.

As far as system details, I can't be specific because Im unsure. Im on Windows XP and have been using limewire successfully for about two years.

Check out this link (Blank Page) If that doesn't help try this (The search doesnt work) scroll down to soulangel723 #6 Hopefully it will fix your problem -- pse let us know

I did not use the last advice regarding the blank page as I can see limewire and all the buttons etc. For some reason without me changing anything additional it has begun working again.

Thanks to everyone who tried to help, I appreciate it.

LW Searching Problems
 

I've had problems with LW searching and not returning anything and this worked for me.

another searching question
 

Thanks for all these helpful links, guys. I was having the exact same problem. Now that I am able to search and get results, what type of files are designated for movies? I'm getting multiple formats for one search, is there anyway to "check" the file to make sure it's what you wnat before you download?

Thanks! :Smilywais:

Bitzi is a great help; Movie download issues (click on blue link) :)

Lord of the Rings-
Thank you for the Bitzi link. Utilized that. One question though, are there ANY actual REAL movies available for download on LW. I really don't care for porn and I paid a significant amount of money to be able to download "thousands" of movies. Am I missing something here, or have I just been seriously duped?

What's the deal?

Anything above 500 MB is usually safe. :) Don't forget about Bitzi; that's user feedback on particular share files. ;)

Lord of the Rings-

TY for the info, but still........are there any REAL films available for download and if so, how on earth does one go about finding them?

I search for a new movie title....I get a few options which are either commercials or porn. I search for old movie titles, again, commercials or porn. :confused:

??????

There's a trick to using the search. Search only one search criteria such as title or star etc., otherwise it seems to invite lots of spammed junk. Same principle as described here: How to find music

You might also wish to use this Gnutella Forums - View Single Post - download probs