I finally got Limewire to download with Vista, but now I can't get it to connect! I opened the ports on my firewall and granted full permission in every way I know how but nothing. Anyone know how I can fix it?

1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98,XP.SP2. )? VISTA
2. What firewalls you have? McAfee
3. How much ram? 1GB
4. Hard Disk space available? 160GB
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.)? Broadband
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? Embarq 660 Series and Linksys WRT54G ver.6
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.)? House
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help>About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version. LW4.12.11 Java1.6.0
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? Embarq
10. Do this simple test for us. Using your browser go here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ The page should say 'Your test worked!'. What happens when you go there? Test Works
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. No
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. New prob, exp user
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? Yep

By the way, it also hijacks my internet connection.

Sorry to bother, but I had the same problem you're having.
Try downloading the offline version of java 6 restarting the computer, then downloading limewire. It worked for me, hopefully it will work for you as well.

I'm having the same problem with limewire & vista. Eveytime I try to run limewire it never connects and hijacks my internet, the I have to restart my computer, just to get my internet back. I have tried downloading the Java 6, but it still does not work. Somebody please help!!!!

this is exactly what is happening to me. But just FYI, a quicker, but not much less annoying way to get your internet back is to go disable then enable your local area or wireless connection in 'manage network connections'.

Thanks. Any idea how we can correct the Vista/Limewire problem?

That is the exact problem I have. I got LW to finally install. Only problem is, it connects for maybe a minute with only 3 bars then drops to 1. Afterwards, my internet connection is shot. I have to do the same disabling of my connection just to get it back. What is so different about Vista. My LW always ran perfectly smooth on XP.

Make sure you have set up your firewall properley.

http://portforward.com/english/route...LimewireIn.htm

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Also you may want to try updating your firmwar on your Linksys router for the disconnecting issue. Many routers have problems with drooping connections and having to reset them.

http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satel...VisitorWrapper

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