Since I tried the betas I have found that my connection completely cuts out - downloads and ultrapeers - and then takes a little while to reconnect. Sometimes it won't reconnect again at all unless I go to file/disconnect and then file/connect. This all happens generally 5-10 minutes after opening limewire.

* Your OS version
Windows XP SP2
*Your Java version
jre1.5.0_02 an j2re1.4.1_06
* Whether you have a firewall or not
I use Kerio Personal Firewall 4.2
* Whether you were on the computer when this happened, or whether you were away and found Limewire disconnected when you came back
I was here every time. But I haven't left it open when I'm away
* Were you a leaf or an Ultrapeer
I was connecting to 5 ultrapeers.
* Did you have many active downloads.
Only a handfull.

If you want me to test this out more or do more complex analysis you can contact me at robertwiblin AT gmail DOT com. I've reverted to 4.8.1 because it isn't happening in that version. I was having this problem with 4.9.4. Cheers guys!

This just happened to me on 4.9.7. It never happens to me on 4.8.1.

So, any news on this, or is the only fix still to remove an OS patch and, presumably, become vulnerable to code red or sircam or mydoom or whatever it was the patch was released to block?

Shinsengumi, be part of the beta process or not, but your not helping by critisizing the process. patching different things in a CONTROLED environment is how a scientist makes his conclusions and if his hypothesis was correct. have you ever learn the scientific method?

I reported my experiences. Now I'd like a fix that doesn't involve doing unwise things with the operating system. Isn't that the way it goes? We report bugs, you fix them? Or have I misunderstood something about the "beta process"?

lol. as sam said, its to CHECK if that is the cause of the problem and if they can work around it. limewire is not going to require people to install patches... further postings to try to convince you of the truth is worthless, so ill stop. and yes you are right about the process. (but im not a developer, im a fellow beta tester too!)

I only post this because your reply postings are for current. Both your points are now moot. Why??

BECAUSE the current BETA is 9.4.8.

Get with the program fellas.

lol. Come on in. The waters is fine up here.

Damn typos

BETA 4.9.9 now

It does seem to be fixed in the more recent betas.

Do you mean 4.9.13 or any betas before that?