I can NOT play anything I download since I upgraded to 4.18. I allwayse get the error regarding DRM no matter what kind of file I try to play (music). Can anyone help? System info to follow.

1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98) If using Windows Vista, please tell us whether you have an Administrator user account.XP HOME
2. What firewalls you have?ROUTER
3. How much ram?8G
4. Hard Disk space available?46G
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.)CABLE
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? Linksys WRT54Gv4 SAME
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 bar > About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version. _ Click to see Sample image LW 4.18.8 PRO JAVA 1.6.0_11
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)?CHARTER
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? IT WORKED
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up.YES BUT NO P2P, 2ND PC AND LAPTOP
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user.NEW PROBLEM i REMOVED AND REINSTALLED AS DIRECTED ALSO.
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 NO
14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled?THAT I DON'T KNOW
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall [IMG]http://www.gnutellaforums.com/connection-problems/images/smilies/smile.gif[/IMG*******ER SECURITY SUIT
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
17. Has anything in your setup changed recently? Have you updated your version of LW or Java? Have you added any new software or new hardware? Have you updated any software? Have you moved house, changed internet plan or ISP etc etc? REMOVED AND REINSTALLED LIMEWIRE AND I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO LISTEN TO ANYTHING I HAVE DOWNLOADED SINCE

Yes, people should not share DRM files they have purchased because such files are designed to only be playable by the purchaser.

Perhaps this might help, see Birdy's links: http://www.gnutellaforums.com/gettin...tml#post335781

There are 'some' programs (usually shareware or commercial) which will remove DRM, however I cannot recommend any.

I'm not sure if this will make any difference, however, Right-click the top of the search results heading & choose to show License. Then you will know if that file has drm. However I'm not sure if this shows all drm files.



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