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

1 xpsp2
2 sunbelt/kerio
3 1 gb
4 40 bg
5 broadband
6 no
7 no
8 apartment
9 4.12.14 1.6.0
10 telia
11 my test worked
12 no
13 experienced
14 no
15 yes
16 off
17 yes
18 upnp

i dont use lw that often but it worked (as always) one month ago. since then i treid to dl wellknown songs with 200 souces or so to test but no luck.
normally with 10 sources i could dl from 8-9 at 200k.
KB931261 was installed 2007 04 18 so i dont belive thats the problem

Hi peckadj.
We really need the answers to
6.Modem what brand name & model numbers ?
7.Router brand name & model numbers ?
Try this first.

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 & reinstall java.

If Limewire is still not working after this.
Please try this (I know you think its not this, But try)

How to use Manual Port forward

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
Your Servant,
Peace.

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so your saying that JRE 1.5.0_12 is the only version that works with limewire

i have never used a modem or a router, thats why answer was/is no

(1) No but there are problems with XP & JRE 1.6.0.u1 OK!!

(2) "i have never used a modem or a router, thats why answer was/is no".
Then how dose your computer connect to the internet ?

(3) UPnP used with XP has also been causing issues for many.
Peace

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1 ok, i will try u12 later but 1.6.0.0 or 1.6.0.2 might also work?

2 is it important, i've used the same connection for 7 years.
it might be what you call Wired Ethernet

Yes my friend JRE 1.6.0.0 is also fine for me (I use it with XP) If you are good at navigating, Look under archive at java for JRE1.6.0.0.
The only reason I'm not pointing to JRE1.6.0.0. is, every time I make a link to it, when people try to use that link, it directs them to a sign in page at java & I cant fix that.
Please be my guest & test drive the JRE1.6.0.u2. The issue may be fixed now
we look faward to your feed back. (I did'nt know it was released yet) I will check it later.
Now you said, "it might be what you call Wired Ethernet"
Right!! apartment connection, So the block manager who ever you all connect through,may have changed something, fitted new hardware ask him/her, if the java reinstall fails to fix things.
Peace.

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i switched to lw pro yesterday night but pro wont load with 1.6.0.0.
it loads with 1.6.0.2 but same problem as before.
i even reinstalled pro

i will try with lw free 4.12.15 and 1.6.0.0 later but i didn't expect any trouble at all with 1.6.0.0.
i did manage to dl 1 file at a fast speed (******* "*******") but something have change with lw since last time i used it (june).
after that i tried to dl ******* ****** ***** and ********** ******** just to test everything and the problem is back.
i'am not sure anymore if it was a problem with lw pro and 1.6.0.1 cos i tested these two songs with pro and u1 as well...


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Warez, copyright violation, or any other illegal activity may NOT be linked or expressed in any form.

Did you try switching from UPnP to manual Port forward in LimeWire,
GO to, Tools/Options/Advanced/Firewall Config & use Manual Port forward.
Try it.
Peace.

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well first of all you can tell me if i have to restat lw after i made that change, right now nothing makes sence!
it looks like i dl with any setting but i wanna know for sure

i try to dl 15 files now, ********************** and *************** and no one works (ok, i can understand that RM are fake).
then i make a search for **** and and randomly i just pick one of the hits, its ****** ****** and the dl starts right away...!
the same thing happend with a ** song

so the problem must be that 70% of the hits are fake songs and when did this happen cos this is very new to me. i have never failed to dl any song with at least 3 sources before.



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Warez, copyright violation, or any other illegal activity may NOT be linked or expressed in any form.

Hi peckadj.
You must stop using copyright protected file names in open forum or you may
be banned from posting by a mod.
Let me just say, if you were trying to D/L 4 copies of the same file from me, you would be added to my IP banned list, Cos thats just inconsiderate of others.
You can make 10 copies from 1 file in seconds, using your own computer, so
dont do this.
Also you say you are experienced, so why are you trying to D/L files with 200 hosts, An experienced user knows any # over 50 is almost surely fakes.


USE BITZI LOOKUP
when you see a file in search eg.. avi,mpg,mpeg you want
Right click/advanced/look up file with BITZI, if its not reported on leave it, till it is,
Now music, is not so easy,
The Newer they are, the more careful you must be.
The Spam company's are putting swarms of fakes on the network,
Take note of size, Songs less than 2000kb with 128kb bit rate, must be less than two minuets.
THINK!!, how long is the song I'm looking for ?
so what size SHOULD it be,
If it dos'nt have a bitrate! LEAVE it,
Scan every File before OPENING them
Don't D/L exe,rar,zip,or wma files. I am expert at using LimeWire & I don't touch them they are 99.9% viruses.
We only use these for testing anti virus programs.

P.S.. Try typing only the key words of the file, & leave out the small words (small words trigger SPAM results)

P.P.S.. Add these words to your word filter .exe .rar .zip .wma That will stop 50% of crap search results, Don't forget to apply.

To find your Word filter, Go Tools/Options/Filters/Keywords, now type word & click add, then apply.
Peace

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