Unable to Connect
 

1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98)
2. What firewalls you have?
3. How much ram?
4. Hard Disk space available?
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.)
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers?
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.)?
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help>About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version.
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)?
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?
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up.
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user.
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? _ click here to see Sample image
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)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall
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).

1. Windows Vista Home Premium - Fully updated
2. ZoneAlarm Free Version 7.1.078.000
3. 1GB RAM
4. 40GB approx. Free space
5. Virgin Media 4MBPS Broadband
6. Virgin Media Cable Modem - E08C007
7. Home
8. Limewire v4.14.10 Java V1.6.0_03
9. Virgin Media
10. The page says 'Your test worked!'
11. No.
12. Worked on old desktop computer (Windows SP2) however never worked on this new laptop.
13. Yes
14. UNPN (not actually sure about this one, I'm pretty sure there's no port forwarding going on though...?)
15. Nothing other than ZoneAlarm
16. England, UK.

Hi,
I recently got a new laptop, an EI-systems 3115, and Limewire does not connect at all. However if I move back over to my desktop (WXP SP2) I can connect and download perfectly fine.

The symptoms of my problem are described on this page: User Cant Connect - LimeWire

However where it lists the following symptom " LimeWire tries to connect to hosts on the Gnutella network, but it cannot achieve a connection with any of them." this is not the case for me, as the connections tab is empty....?

However I do see the world behind a firewall, and it does stay at "one bar indefinitely".

I have tried to run LimeWire in Window XP compatibility mode however I get the same results, and a re-install did nothing.

Any help would be greatly appreciated :Smilywais:.

This has worked for a few Vista users: Uninstall LW (start > all programs > LW > uninstall) & ZA. Now reinstall LW first. Finally, reinstall ZA. Installing LW before ZA seems to be the trick;)
Double check that the Windows firewall's off.
I can't find much info about your modem, but it doesn't seem to have a firewall.

In LW file > disconnect. Wait 10 minutes, then file > connect.

If you still can't connect, try deleting LW's preferences folder when LW's properly closed. You'll need to show hidden files & folders to be able to find the preferences folder. There are instructions here.
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/genera...der-vista.html
You'll know if you deleted that folder properly - when you start LW, you'll go through the setup wizard again.

If it's still not working, try the fix here (replacing gnutella.net file).
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/connec...t-fix-try.html
Those instructions are for XP, but you'll need to open LW's preferences folder called LimeWire...the same one that you deleted earlier. Then remove & replace the gnutella.net file there.

Hi,

Firstly sorry for the late reply.

I tried all of the above and nothing worked. I have now permanently uninsulated ZoneAlarm (well until the issue is fixed) and I am going to stick with the Windows Vista Firewall.

Thanks for your help as without it I wouldn't have realized ZoneAlarm was causing the problem (even if you close ZoneAlarm it continues to be active, it's just the control panel exits.....how annoying!).

Thanks again!

Tired & frustrated ...
 

I can't connect - been trying 2 days - run out of ideas ...

OS version? MS Windows XP, Media Center Edition, Ver. 2002, SP-2

Firewall: Kaspersky Internet Security 7.0.0.125

RAM: 2.0 GB

Hard Disk Space Available: 161 GB

Connection type: Broadband cable

Modem/Router:
Modem – Scientific Atlanta, Model DPX203C series (Cable modem)
Router – Linksys WRT54GS (wireless router)

Connect from: House

Limewire Version: Limewire 4.14.10

Java: 1.6.0_02

Test: Your test worked!!

Sharing: No

1st Try: Yes (for 2 days!)

Brickwall: Yes

Port Forwarding/UPnP: No (at least I don’t think so …)

Security Program: Kaspersky Internet Security 7.0.0.125

Country: USA

:confused:

Ideas???

Thanks ... probably a Kaspersky setting - it's new & I'm learning it also - along with cable ISP connection installed Friday.

Make sure the XP firewall's off if you're using another firewall. I can't find much info about configuring a Kaspersky firewall, visit their forum & see whether you find info there.
Kaspersky Lab Forum (Powered by Invision Power Board)

A few people have had connection problems with the Java version that you're uisng. Update to the latest Java here.
Java SE Downloads
Download the JRE offline installer & remove any other Java versions from your computer before you install this one.

Try port forwarding for your router, the instructions are here.
Port Forwarding for the Linksys WRT54GS
Don't forget to set up a static IP address first. LW's listening port, port in the 'manual port forward' box & port forwarded within the router setup should all be the same number.

If you're still stuck, try the advice here all of a sudden will not connect (a fix to try)
Start off by deleting LW's preferences folder & then try replacing the gnutella.net file.
You'll know if you've deleted the preferences folder properly...when you start LW, you'll go through the setup wizard again & all the settings within LW's options will have changed.
If you get confused with all that, have a look at this post.
One bar, connection problems

This seems to be going forever ... please note my environment above ...

I have all firewalls turned off (a scary spot to be in, but I'm trying anything at this point).

I have replaced "gnutella.net"

I have "Port Forwarded" the port specified

Of the 5 bars (bottom left) only the smallest one appears to be connected. Any/all downloads bounce back/forth from "Connecting" to "Waiting nnnns for more sources".

I have deleted Limewire, re-downloaded it, re-installed it, re-replaced the gnutella.net module ... nothing.

Tried working with both the latest and previous Java

Is it possible to "chat" with someone to work through the problems? This has been going on for months ... and, during the process I wiped out Mozilla so now I have to work via IE which is disgusting to me at best.

Thanks ... of course, any ideas are welcome if nobody is available to "chat".