I have tried absolutely everything that I can think of and nothing is working.
I have tried turning off Windows firewall completely, Windows Defender, AVG, all my security options, etc. I have made sure Limewire is allowed.
Now, since I am wireless through my dad, would it be him that would have to allow it from his computer? *just thought of that*
I would appreciate any help!! thanks!!


1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98) Vista
2. What firewalls you have? Windows firewall
3. How much ram? 2GB
4. Hard Disk space available? 81GB free
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) DSL
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? not sure? I am connect through wireless from my dad
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. LW - 4.14.10; java - 1.6.0
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? Sympatico
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? your test worked
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. as mentioned above, i am set up on wireless through my dad
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. I am familiar with LimeWire, i have been using it for a while on Windows XP, but this is the first time I tried it on my laptop using Windows Vista
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 Yes, but i dont understand why it would still show the brick in front when i turn Windows Firewall off...
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 AVG, Defender
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). Ontario Canada

Of course I found the thread (finally) on how to fix the problem (which i might add, worked!!).

Please disregard this thread!!

I think I have the exact same problem

Which thread helped you out?

Probably one that said that ritad would have to get his Dad to get his router to allow LimeWire throgh the routers built in FireWall.
That's just an educated guess because a lot of routers do have built in FireWalls.
If I'm wrong... sorry to have lead you up the wrong path...
Next best advice is to read as many of the "Sticky" threads at the beginning of these forums as you have time to do.
They have information that is quite often written by the moderators of these forums and a lot of people have found the answer to their problems in these posts

I have tried everything and I am still blocked how does one find the routers firewall I have a Linksys router.