Limwewire will not run

Mugwump · #1 (**permalink**) November 19th, 2007

I have used limewire in the past without a prob, but having not used it for about a month I now cant get it to open and run. I have uninstalled and downloaded the software at least 6 times but no joy. I am using XP and running AVG 7.5 with the firewall active. Windows firewall is turned off in the Windows Firewall general tab (although in the Security Centre window it shows it as on). There must be something I am not doing right!! but as I had it up and running ok I am a bit puzzled.

I am not PC 'bright', so simple pound shilling and gallons help and explanations would be gratefully appreciated.

sk0tch · #2 (**permalink**) November 19th, 2007

hey im havine the same plroblem i get no green bars and im getin pissed off i am on a wireles connection with a modem called action tec and my windows fire wall says lw is ok to go and i did that test thing but it was ok to im lost and dont know what to do plz hellp me if u find any thing out oh and i show no connections in that tab.

Mugwump · #3 (**permalink**) November 19th, 2007

Just been through the FAQ's and tried uninstalling and reloading Java and..... back up and running. so there was obviously a coruption in there somewhere.

sk0tch · #4 (**permalink**) November 19th, 2007

why so what did u do and did it fix it heh tell me what u did plz

sk0tch · #5 (**permalink**) November 19th, 2007

dose is have to do with the java thing ?? im sooo lost

Mugwump · #6 (**permalink**) November 19th, 2007

Yes. In this forum select the second item down from "sticky", then select option (i), then select the second item in the "Starting Limewire and Connecting "and follow the instructions for redownloading Java. Hope that works, it has for me.

tr3nch4jo · #7 (**permalink**) November 24th, 2007

i did have limewire beta do i still have it

Lord of the Rings · #8 (**permalink**) November 24th, 2007

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Originally Posted by sk0tch

hey im havine the same plroblem i get no green bars and im getin pissed off i am on a wireles connection with a modem called action tec and my windows fire wall says lw is ok to go and i did that test thing but it was ok to im lost and dont know what to do plz hellp me if u find any thing out oh and i show no connections in that tab.

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SiCkEnAnGeL45 · #9 (**permalink**) November 24th, 2007

I have the same problem... itss start up while its loading and then turn off.. how do i get it to start!!??

unholyunion · #10 (**permalink**) November 24th, 2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mugwump

I have used limewire in the past without a prob, but having not used it for about a month I now cant get it to open and run. I have uninstalled and downloaded the software at least 6 times but no joy. I am using XP and running AVG 7.5 with the firewall active. Windows firewall is turned off in the Windows Firewall general tab (although in the Security Centre window it shows it as on). There must be something I am not doing right!! but as I had it up and running ok I am a bit puzzled.

I am not PC 'bright', so simple pound shilling and gallons help and explanations would be gratefully appreciated.

i am running windows vista, i do however think its not the system, rather the free versus the basic. my wifes pro works fine, but on two other computers of ours we run basic and both quit working at the same time, goes to load the startup html gets to 12% and then just stalls, pro works fine, cant see paying for 3 pros in the same house,