Connection Problem

[ryanpretty15]

Same story as everyone, stuck on starting connection.

If you have problems you can't solve then please post a thread giving the following details:

OS version: Windows Vista.
Firewalls: Windows Firewall, is there one in Norton?
Ram: 1.9GB (2GB)
Hard Disk Space: 243.5GB
Connection type: Cable
Modem & router brand name: Modem: Superlink2810 Router: Linksys
Trying to connect from: Home
Frostwire Version: 4.18.0
Java version: 1.6.0_01
ISP provider: Bell-Aliant
Is this a your 1st try at FW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. Used it a while.
12. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of FW's interface? Yes!

[Lord of the Rings]

Depends which Norton package you have. Check the Norton folder & see if there is a firewall there. If there is, then choose between either Norton or Vista's firewall to use & disable the other one. Add FW as an exception to the one you decide to use; Setting up an exception for LimeWire/FrostWire in your software firewall (click in link). Simply add FW instead of the suggested LW.

Set FW to run as administrator by right-clicking on the shortcut to the program.

If you have not used FW in a while, perhaps you need a fresh gnutella.net file. Try the tips here: If LW 4 Will Not Connect (click on the blue link). Of course, these tips apply to both LW & FW.

BTW your Java is not the most recent. Sometimes it can affect connection. Java Downloads for All Operating Systems - Sun Microsystems & choose the Offline installer.

[ryanpretty15]

Thanks so much, I'll try everything there and reply if it works!

[Lord of the Rings]

Forgot to mention, if you update your Java, you should reboot your computer to get the newer version into action.

[ryanpretty15]

Originally Posted by Lord of the Rings

Forgot to mention, if you update your Java, you should reboot your computer to get the newer version into action.

Will do, thanks for the help!

[ryanpretty15]

It works. Thanks alot!!!

[Lord of the Rings]

Thanks for letting us know. Which thing got it to work, java update?

[ryanpretty15]

yep