Hello everyone, I can't seem to connect no matter what i try, I use to connect before I updated to the latest. I am using the free versions but it wouldn't connect with the pro either. please help. this started about a week ago.
compaq presario
Vista home premium
winpatrol
comodo firewall
nod32 anti.
spyware search and destroy
spwareblaster
1gb of ram

Hi my name is Nathaniel please can you help

ronnycopeh,

Make sure that the Comodo firewall's still allowing LW access.
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Delete LW's preferences folder when LW's properly closed. See point 3 here & also point 2 if you've used older versions of LW in the past (there could be a folder in either location).
Fixes for LimeWire
This will kill all of your settings within options, you'll have to go back through afterwards & reset things. If you're not sure of your settings, go through LW's tools > options & write them all down, so that you can reset things later.

What version of Java are you using? Some people have had trouble with the latest Java updates (1.6.0_01 & _02). Try this version instead. Download the JRE offline installer & remove any other versions of Java before you install this one.
Archive: Download Java 2 Platform Standard Edition (J2SE) 5.0 Update 11

If you're still stuck, please give us a few more details
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Nathaniel,

If you've got a problem...tell us what it is

Thanks well comodo I just uninstalled it for the time, and I deleted the folder and nothing still. The versions of java I had was 6 but I remove and now have 2 instances of java. java 5.0 updates 11 and 12. Note: I have 2 more computers in my home running xp with no problem but this started after the update of LW. I sure hope you can help. This seem to be a common thing.

Remove Java 5 update 12 & keep update 11.

Sometimes people will have trouble with one version of LW, when they've had no trouble with other versions.

Could you please give us more details?
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Thanks but still not working, here are my spec.


1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98) windows vista home premium
2. What firewalls you have? comodo
3. How much ram? 1gb
4. Hard Disk space available? 200
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) DSL
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? D-link 604
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.)? home
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help>About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version. 4.12.3 java 1.5.0
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? page said "test worked"
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. yes
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. new problem
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? yes
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/attach...1&d=1158099342
14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled? yes
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall nod32, winpatrol, windows defender, spybot s & d, spywareblaster
16. What country are you living in? Sometimes there are ISPs with the same name in more than one country (eg Clearwire in the USA & also in Ireland). USA

Thanks for all your help but I'm now connecting with version 4.12.3 after reinstalling windows not formating and using vista windows firewall temp, but its downloading fast and with ease.