Limewire's detecting a firewall...but I can't find it!??

kbkids · 11-28-2007, 03:58 AM

Hello all,

Limewire has recently started showing a low signal strength and will not run. The searches take forever and nothing shows up. I have done the changes through Norton per intructions and I think I did them right through Windows but it normally stays shut off with Norton running. I have even briefly shut down both Norton and Windows firewalls and Limewire still doesn't work. The only thing I have done in the past week is try my hand at burning CD's but all I did was make a burn list on Windows Media player without actually burning the CD yet. I just want my Limewire back!

Thanks in advance

Eternal Rest · 11-28-2007, 07:09 AM

I had that problem awhile ago but I don't remember how I fixed it. I would suggest uninstalling it completely then redownloading it and starting over. That should fix it. Just back up all your files first so you don't lose them.

M0LD0V4N · 11-30-2007, 04:13 AM

Windows Firewall maybe the Problem. Check its Exceptions.

Motoxrdude · 11-30-2007, 04:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M0LD0V4N

Windows Firewall maybe the Problem. Check its Exceptions.

If he has norton installed then windows firewall would be off.

M0LD0V4N · 11-30-2007, 04:33 AM

Get FrostWire Drop LimeWire.

dan_plus_o · 11-30-2007, 10:39 AM

Do you have a router or modem that may have a firewall?

If you do have a hardware firewall (such as a router with built in firewall) and more then one computer is connected to it, it could be possible that someone else has changed the firewall settings in the router from their computer. Or if your computer's IP address is not static it may have changed and therefor you would have to reopen any ports using the new IP address of your computer.

GameMaster · 12-08-2007, 12:14 PM

Or just check on taskbar if you see some yellow triangle with exlammation mark, that says DOWNLOAD JAVA RUNTIME ENVIROMENT.
I had the same problem recently.
That did it.

11-28-2007, 03:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
kbkids New Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 4	Limewire's detecting a firewall...but I can't find it!?? Hello all, Limewire has recently started showing a low signal strength and will not run. The searches take forever and nothing shows up. I have done the changes through Norton per intructions and I think I did them right through Windows but it normally stays shut off with Norton running. I have even briefly shut down both Norton and Windows firewalls and Limewire still doesn't work. The only thing I have done in the past week is try my hand at burning CD's but all I did was make a burn list on Windows Media player without actually burning the CD yet. I just want my Limewire back! Thanks in advance

11-30-2007, 04:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
M0LD0V4N Gold Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Like I'd tell you =\ Posts: 289	Windows Firewall maybe the Problem. Check its Exceptions. __________________ .:.:M0LD0V4N:.:. .:-Just:Us3:LiNuX-:. :.:.:.:.:BOReD:.:.:.:..: Mac OS X, Is like Linux's Retarded little Brother.

11-30-2007, 04:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
M0LD0V4N Gold Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Like I'd tell you =\ Posts: 289	Get FrostWire Drop LimeWire. __________________ .:.:M0LD0V4N:.:. .:-Just:Us3:LiNuX-:. :.:.:.:.:BOReD:.:.:.:..: Mac OS X, Is like Linux's Retarded little Brother.

11-30-2007, 10:39 AM	#6 (permalink)
dan_plus_o Bronze Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canada BC Age: 20 Posts: 81	Do you have a router or modem that may have a firewall? If you do have a hardware firewall (such as a router with built in firewall) and more then one computer is connected to it, it could be possible that someone else has changed the firewall settings in the router from their computer. Or if your computer's IP address is not static it may have changed and therefor you would have to reopen any ports using the new IP address of your computer. __________________ Case: Antec 900 Mobo: EVGA 680i (TR Version) CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 GPU: EVGA Geforce 8800 GTS Superclocked 640MB RAM: 4x1GB Patriot Extreme Performance (800MHz) PSU: Corsair 620HX Last edited by dan_plus_o; 11-30-2007 at 10:42 AM.

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11-28-2007, 07:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
Eternal Rest Silver Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 122	I had that problem awhile ago but I don't remember how I fixed it. I would suggest uninstalling it completely then redownloading it and starting over. That should fix it. Just back up all your files first so you don't lose them.

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