how do I break down the brick wall?

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1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98)XP
2. What firewalls you have???
3. How much ram?504MB
4. Hard Disk space available?50.6GB
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.)Dialup & Broadband but using dialup. broadband is unreliable
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers?Agere Systems AC 97 modem
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.4.10.9 1.5.0-02
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)?AOL
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.No other computers but using P2P for printer only
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user.1st Try
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=1158099342changes from Turbo Charged Connection to firewall detected
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 and AOL
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

Uwireme

I guess that if you are using a dial up modem then you must either be using the Windows XP firewall without realising it or there must be one in the AOL package.

I know that AVG produces a firewall but unlike it's AV it is not free, either way you will have to configure the firewall you've got to allow LW through.

For the XP firewall you will have to do a search on the MS site, unless a forum member can direct you to some instructions within the forum, and for the AOL firewall, if it exist, the AOL helpdesk.


UK Bob

I am so confused and frustrated
I went to Feedmyipods.com and paid $38.95 for unlimited access to music and videos, I downloaded limewire and found I have a firewall I don’t know how to go around. Then lookin through some posts I find limewire of free. Can anyone clear this up for me.

Yes Limewire Basic is Free Pro costs 18.88. If I were you I would try to get your money back ASAP. Only download from the original Limewire site Lime Wire » Official Website & Free Download «.

Correction
Then lookin through some posts I find limewire is free.

YES Basic is FREE

Uwireme

You have certainly got yourself into some trouble, let see if I can help you out:

1) You were scammed out of your money by a site specially set up to con the novice and uninitiated out of their money. Get in touch with your credit card company and report this fraud, as most CC companies have an anti-fraud section you should get your money back.

2) I would suggest that you delete your (possibly bogus) copy of LW and get a proper free copy from here: Lime Wire » Official Website & Free Download «

3) And finally, here are the instructions on how to configure the XP firewall to allow LW through to the internet:

Windows Firewall - LimeWire

Now Junior Member Uwireme, follow the instructions and you will be OK (and no longer confused and out of pocket).



UK Bob