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not sure if I need start a new spead, but here is my situation, I used LW with W XP no problem at all, but after have a new laptop with Vista, things changed, LW stop working after I download 5 songs, it searchs but no result come back,connection was OK, had tried Gaundpa tips, didn't work, so I uninstall , re install, but same things happen again, it stops work after I download 2 songs, tried Gaundpa tips again, this time it works, thanks a lot, but I noticed something, when LW just search no result back, the icon for connection level was in red, and icon for sharing had a brick wall showing, can anyonw tell me what this is about?

OS: Vista Premium
Firewalls: Windows Vista
Ram: 2GB
Disk: 120GB
Connection: Broadband
Modem/Router: Netgear - wireless
From: House (UK)
LW Version:4:16.6
ISP: British Telecom
Brick Wall: Yes
Anti-virus: windows live one care

problem opening limewire

hi to everyone.i have windows vista and i'd never had a problem using it.but now when i double-click the desktop icon it doesn't even opens the program.it just shows the limewire picture and then nothing.i tried to reinstall it,i downloaded the latest java definitions the newest version of lw but still nothing.what can i do?:cantseeyou:

Hi all. I'm having the issue with Limewire Basic on Vista where it can't create a settings directory. I've followed the guide to the Roaming folder, but there is nothing called Limewire in this folder. I noticed several people have had this problem as well, and couldn't find an answer to help. Has anyone found a reason for the limewire not showing in the roaming folder?

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Originally Posted by DangerM0use (Post 310414)

Preference folder in vista is found here

C:\Users\your username\AppData\Roaming\LimeWire ß(Preference Folder)
See the limewire link below for (how to show hidden files in vista) now you should see the LimeWire Folder

I have the hidden folders unhidden, but for some reason when I get to the Roamer folder, there is no Limewire folder. I'm at work right now so I'll check when I get home, maybe shutting down the computer helped and for some magical reason it suddenly shows. Will let you know but I'm not expecting anything different!

I've just got in and had a look. There is definatly no Limewire folder. There are other hidden folders showing, but no Limewire folder

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Originally Posted by DangerM0use (Post 310521)

I've just got in and had a look. There is definatly no Limewire folder. There are other hidden folders showing, but no Limewire folder

limewire needs to be closed - close lw and do it again pse -- if the problem remains the same find out what version of java you are using -- try the latest. Download using the "OFFLINE" installer -- remove your current java version (start > control panel > add or remove program)-- if you are still having problems try an older version from here (Archive: Download Java 2 Platform Standard Edition (J2SE) 5.0 Update 11)
Remove all versions of java before you install

Vista Limewire Hell!

Ok...
I've tried it all
asked for help
checked this, removed that,

NOTHING I DO WILL ALLOW LIMEWIRE TO WORK ON VISTA.

I have heard miles of advice.

Nothing has worked.

Is there someone out there with the definative answer?

:bangh:

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Originally Posted by KBM (Post 310738)

if you havent already done it in Limewire Links (below) click on (If LW will not connect) and go through these fixes -- also check out my other links (connection problems) (fixes for limewire) Finally if still no good pse click on (system details) fill in as much as you can and post back here -- also pse tell me what you have done to try and fix yr problem -- "checked this/removed that" isnt very helpful at all.

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Originally Posted by KBM (Post 308443)

My info:
1. OS version? Vista windows and I am the administrator
2. What firewalls you have? zone alarm (totally disabled) and windows firewall, with the limewire exception checked
3. How much ram? 3 gigs
4. Hard Disk space available? 500K
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.)cable
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers?
7. Where are you trying to connect from? house
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? Limewire 4.16.6 and latest Java
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? Rogers cable (canada)
10. Do this simple test for us. Using your browser go here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ says'Your test worked!'....
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. New problem as soon as I went to vista
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? _ YES!!!!
14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled?
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? adaware / zone alarm / spybot
16. What country are you living in? Canada

So no other LW versions running on other computers?
Go to LW's menu bar, Tools > Options > Advanced > Performance, and disable Ultrapeer and DHT and TLS. Then press apply. Then connect manually. If it connects, then can re-enable those performance options.
To connect manually, click on File > disconnect. Wait 5 minutes, then File > connect. Else, first go to Tools > Options > Connections and disable connect on start up. Then try the File > Connect option.

Since everybody's system is a little different, so the answers to their problems may be different.