Hii Guys, forgive me if this is a very basic question but Im anxious to share my music and although Ive put a lot of stuff in my shared folder ( unusual and hard to find ) they do not appear when I try to search for them later ( to check ) on Limewire pro. What am I doing wrong ?

Hi Gran.

Try putting your own IP in (direct connect) at bottom of search, that should show what you are sharing
If your IP addy starts with 192.168 you need to configure stuff so post your details, OK

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

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 what brand name & model numbers ?
7.Router brand name & model numbers ?
8. Where are you trying to connect from (house, apartment complex, school, student accommodation, work, etc.) ?
9. What version,LimeWire & Java, are you using. Go to L/W's Help/About L/W, THIS show both LW & Java version.?
10. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider) ?
11. Do this test click here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ should say 'Your test worked!. What happens ?
12. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up.
13. Is this your 1st try at LW, or is this a new problem with an experienced user.?
14. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface ?
15. Have you given full permissions for LimeWire to pass through your Firewall ?
16. XP users, Please state XP firewall on or off.?
17. In Start & remove Programs, Is this update Installed, "Security Update for Windows XP (KB931261)" ?
If Windows Updates are not seen, Tick the box at top of page, (show updates)
18. Are you using Manual Port faward in LimeWire OR UPnP ?
You can check HERE, IN LimeWire Go, Tools/options/advanced/firewall Config

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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You are a star, everything fine now. Thank you very much for helping me out. Peace and Love !!

I came across this post and I'm having the same problem. I've got like 500+ songs but when I review my "Monitor Tab" all the uploads say like 3% "Transfer Interrupted" and when I Direct Connected my IP I got the error "Could Not Browse Host" any ideas?

locohygynx Hi.
I believe you are behind a Firewall or your ISP is filtering.
So post your details & lets see.

System details - help us to help you Please.

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:

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

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 what brand name & model numbers ?
7.Router brand name & model numbers ?
8. Where are you trying to connect from (house, apartment complex, school, student accommodation, work, etc.) ?
9. What version,LimeWire & Java, are you using. Go to L/W's Help/About L/W, THIS show both LW & Java version.?
10. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider) ?
11. Do this test click here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ should say 'Your test worked!. What happens ?
12. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up.
13. Is this your 1st try at LW, or is this a new problem with an experienced user.?
14. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface ?
15. Have you given full permissions for LimeWire to pass through your Firewall ?
16. XP users, Please state XP firewall on or off.?
17. In Start & remove Programs, Is this update Installed, "Security Update for Windows XP (KB931261)" ?
If Windows Updates are not seen, Tick the box at top of page, (show updates)
18. Are you using Manual Port faward in LimeWire OR UPnP ?
You can check HERE, IN LimeWire Go, Tools/options/advanced/firewall Config

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.
__________________

__________________
mickjapa108

1. What OS version (eg: Windows 98, XP,OSX, Vista) ? Windows XP Professional
2. What firewalls you have ? just basic built-in Windows one
3. How much ram ? 512MB
4. Hard Disk space available ? 32GB
5. Connection type (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) ? Cable
6.Modem what brand name & model numbers ? Motorola Surfboard SB5120
7.Router brand name & model numbers ? none
8. Where are you trying to connect from (house, apartment complex, school, student accommodation, work, etc.) ? Home (apartment)
9. What version,LimeWire & Java, are you using. Go to L/W's Help/About L/W, THIS show both LW & Java version.? LimeWire Pro v4.12.6 & Java v1.5.0_03
10. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider) ? Cox Communications
11. Do this test click here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ should say 'Your test worked!. What happens ? Your test worked!!
12. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. None
13. Is this your 1st try at LW, or is this a new problem with an experienced user.? 1st try
14. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface ? No
15. Have you given full permissions for LimeWire to pass through your Firewall ? yes
16. XP users, Please state XP firewall on or off.? On
17. In Start & remove Programs, Is this update Installed, "Security Update for Windows XP (KB931261)" ? Don't see it
If Windows Updates are not seen, Tick the box at top of page, (show updates) still nothing
18. Are you using Manual Port faward in LimeWire OR UPnP ? UPnP
You can check HERE, IN LimeWire Go, Tools/options/advanced/firewall Config

locohygynx Hi.

Follow these instructions exactly.
So, you need to Go, Start/All Programs/LimeWire n Uninstall all L/W versions.
Do Not Uninstall From Change or Remove Programs.
Re BOOT Your computer NOW
Now Go to, Start/Search/click on all files n folders/more advanced options/
& make sure, case sensitive, is not ticked. (all other boxes should be ticked)

Now!!, Put limewire in box, (all or part of file name) & click search.
Delete everything found, including Prefetch folder, (I mean everything)
Re BOOT Your computer NOW.
Now! Go to,
START/Set Program Access/Change or Remove Programs,
now completely remove all versions of java.
Re BOOT Your computer NOW.

Now! Use this Blue Link to get "Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 5.0 Update 12" Use the off line installer, NOT the (recommended) one, 4th one down.
Java SE Downloads - Previous Release - JDK 5
When Download is completed.
Disconnect from internet, close ALL apps n reinstall java.

Now!! Use this link to download latest L/W version using the off line installer
LimeWire
When setup is complete, Before you use Limewire, Switch to manual port faward.
Universal Plug and Play may not be working properly Due to this update. "Security Update for Windows XP (KB931261)"
Removing this update is not Recommended & could make your computer vulnerable to attack.
For more info on this update, click on this blue link.
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS07-019: Vulnerability in Universal Plug and Play Could Allow Remote Code Execution (931261)

If this update is installed on your computer & UPnP is in use by Limewire,
Try switching to Manual Port forward using port numbers between 45000 To 65000
Both Manual Port forward No, & listening port should be set at the same number
In LimeWire, GO to Tools/Options/Advanced/Firewall Config & use Manual Port forward.

If you are using a router, or modem/router to connect, that will also need configuring.
Find your router listed here, Use this blue link. & dont forget to create a static IP first, & click apply after changing each setting.
PortForward.com - Free Help Setting up Your Router or Firewall

If you need help, Shout, If it fixed your problem or not, Feedback helps others.
Your Servant,
Peace.

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