I have just reformatted my PC and when trying to start LimeWire I can not get past the Firewall screen. I previously used LimeWire on this PC, I have not changed OS (XP), I haven't installed any programs that weren't already on the PC, and have clicked on Allow to all Zone Alarm screens that popped up but no go.

I have reinstalled the latest Java, reinstalled LimeWire, have tried the "other" OS version of LimeWire, deleted all references to LimeWire in Zone Alarm, all to no avail.

Any suggestions?

FYI


1. OS version? XP
2. What firewalls you have? Zone Alarm
3. How much ram? 256Mb
4. Hard Disk space available? 12.5Gb
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) Broadband
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? Netgear 54Mbps Wireless ADSL Modem Router DG834G v3
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. 4.12.11 / JRE 6, update 1
9. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider)? Adam Internet (www.adam.com.au)
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? Can't find page
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. This laptop and a PC connected to internet via above router. Laptop connects to router via a wireless router
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. New problem with experienced user
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? I wish I could even get that far!

I guess not

Thanks anyway...

Uninstall java 6 then d/load and install java 5. Use JRE 5.0 Update 11(Offline Installer). Java SE Downloads - Previous Release - JDK 5. Be sure to allow java access to the internet.

Try deleting the LW preference folder. Instructions here(point 3): Fixes for Limewire

Hope this helps . Let us know how you get on.

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