I just got a new computer with windows vista, I've gone through all the troubleshooting pages for connecting. I've tried limewire 4.12.11 and limewire beta, done the firewall/ opening ports.. everything. When I open limewire, it'll connect for about 1 min (at 3 bars), but in the process, it will timeout any browsers open and disable them from connecting to any page for about 3 minutes. Then it will kill the connection for itself and have no bars. Ive called my isp and did the "ping" deal, i get replies from all pages, but is unable to function with limewire running. I need help =(

I am having the EXACT same problem, with windows vista.

It also does the same thing to me with Frostwire.

I have checked all firewalls and turned them off, turned all security settings to the lowest... yet it still does this to me... Does anyone have any answers?

lol, i thought it was just me, i've done the same as you, the ports, firewall, purger.. i cant find anything. And nobody has responded to mine. lol

Have you both got Java 6...

Can you supply these details please....
System details - help us to help you

I had a similar problem, but mine was resolved by closing it out and opening it back up 3 or 4 times. Every time I did that, it seemed to grab more bars, until I got the "turbo" back (pro) - now when I start it, it goes to turbo right away...hope this helps......
'Pete

No, didn't change anything either, just kept exiting out and restarting the program, like Vista had to learn it or sumthin.....

Thanks boguspete every bit of info helps...Cheers...:rolleyes_2:

Here is my system info:

Windows Vista Home Premium 32 bit
McAfee & Windows firewalls (both completely turned off, as well as windows defender)
4 gigs of ram, DDR2
250 gig HD space
Verizon DSL (have another computer with XP on same network, can connect to limewire just fine)
Connecting from home
Limewire 4.12.11
I got the message (your test worked!) on the website you gave us.
Have a basic wireless network set up, 2 computers on network.


Still having the same problem....

Slevin Kelevra have you got Java 1.6 ????

Have a look at this thread and give McAfee a call...
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showpo...38&postcount=1

Also have you ever had to port forward your router for your XP system, to allow LW to work ???

Can you supply your modem/router info please....

I actually just read the post about McAfee and tried that... and unbelievably, it WORKED!

I just uninstalled the entire thing.... and now it seems to work just fine.

Thank you!

my sytem details... i've tried what was recommended. still no luck..


1. windows vista
2. McAfee, avast antivirus, windows defender.. all tuned off/ limewire allowed
3. 4
4. 44 GB
5. DSL
6. 2wire 2700HG-D
7. connecting from home
8. limewire 4.13.2 java 1.6
9. Quest
10. it says "Your test worked"
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up.
12. (new computer) but new problem w/experienced user
13. yes