I keep trying to search anything audio and video and nothing comes up. I get the same two results every time. I have 4-5 bars and still nothing comes up except for those two results.

For example, searched single ladies by beyonce, the results i get are:

single ladies beyonce (256k 44800), mp3, 3462 KB

and

single ladies beyonce (192k 44100 stero), snd, 4969

I have tried uninstlling limewire and then reinstalling it, but that dosn't work. I also have tired to disconnect then wait a bit then reconnect. Nothing...This is very frustrating. Can anyone help me?

Moved from Mac OS X installation section

It might be related to the University ISP you are connected to. Check thru the problem suggestions here: MAJOR TOPICS for Upload/Download HELP (click on blue link)

I looked through and i am still having a problem....not sure what to do

First of all, try disabling OOB (out of band) searching.

If you're using LW 4 go to tools > options > speed. Untick the box next to 'Enable OOB Searching' > apply > ok. Restart LW.

If you're using LW 5, go to tools > options > advanced > super really advanced > performance to disable this option. Restart LW.


Which version of LW are you using?

You can also try changing ultrapeers that you're connected to. Ultrapeers are hosts that you conect to, to help you with your searches. If you're connected to bad UPs then you may see spam results. Try the tips here: http://www.gnutellaforums.com/263723-post2.html

I am using version 4....And i untick the box like you told me and also added those IPs to the filter list. Still i am getting those two results....Any other tips?

Ahh sorry - I didn't realise that you were using a Mac I hope you found those options in my post #4 without too much trouble!!

You could try installing this hostiles list: Hostiles List
The first post in that thread has info about where to install the list for Mac users. Shut down LW, make sure that it's completely closed, install the hostiles list & then restart LW - see whether that helps.

Thanks....It does seem to help a little.....But if i get those files, i just go to the connection tab and remove the connections and then new ones pop up...I usually have like a 50-50 chance of getting a good connections...Thanks again for your help