Ok i used to have dial up internet and everyone used to be able to see and download my shared files.
But recently i've switched to 256kbps broadband [I use the ethernet way not usb] and nobody seems to be able to see my shared folder. I made sure that i am actually sharing the files and i am.

I'm running Windows Xp SP2, i haven't installed any programs or updated anything like windows update.
I have no programs that are blocking limewire and that includes my firewall.

Had this happened before, and any suggestion on how to fix it?

Are you saying your friends using Limewire can't see your files on their computers when they search?

Tools...Options...iTunes...bug reports...View example.

Scroll down to the bottom. Does the last line say true? I think it has to say true in order for others to download from you.

Maybe since you moved to broadband, you've started using a modem/router with an internal firewall??

If you see the firewall icon (brick wall in front of the blue globe) then chances are that people can't download from you. Or, if you have a really early version of LW that doesn't show the firewall indicator...like Dano said tools > options > bug reports > view example. Scroll down to 'recieved incoming this session'. If it's false then you can't recieve incoming connections from other computers (usually a firewall issue).

You need to give us your system details.
System details - help us to help you

ok, i had a lookup and when i connect with dial up there is no brick wall in front of the globe, but when i connect via broadband the firewall appears. so ill take a look at my external moderm for broadband and see if i can manage the settings.

Thanks guys.

Covey Hi.
Can you answer Dano's Questions Please.

Do you realize That Blue writing in Birdy's post is a link for you to click on
Try it, help will be much faster, OK friend.
Peace.

__________________
mickjapa108

ok in relation to these questions:
1. Windows XP SP2
2. Standard Windows Firewall
3. 1.5 Gb
4. 56 Gb
5. Broadband (256kbps)
6. SpeedTouch 536 v6
7. House
8. Limewire = 4.12.6 Pro, Java = 1.5.0_10
9. Bidpond
10. Says "Your test worked!"
11. No.
12. I've used limewire before but only on dialup, as soon as i switched to broadband i got this problem.
13. Brickwall
14. Don't really understand this, but its using an Ethernet cable if that helps....

Ok, i've finally figured out my problem why people can't download from me (i can't upload). It is because of my SpeedTouch 536 v6 ADSL Moderm. It has a NAT IP. So i just need for someone to explain how i force my ip. Thanks.

I got this information from this:
That is taken from this thread - http://www.gnutellaforums.com/downlo...-limewire.html

Thread merged.

The 'force IP' option doesn't exist in later LW versions.

First of all, make sure that your XP firewall's configured to allow LW.
Firewall setup

Then you could try port forwarding for your router. The instructions are here.
Port Forwarding for the Alcatel SpeedTouch 536v6
Don't forget the step of setting up a static IP address. LW's listening port, port in the 'manual port forward' box & port forwarded within a router must all be the same number

Ok, i did ALL of that thanks birdy.
And the brickwall seems to have dissappeared when i open limewire. Ill leave it open over night and see if people can download from me.

ill reply tomorrow with my results, thanks guys.