I think it may be because my norton anti-virus may be preventing Limewire from connecting to my network. Is this possible? Or is it something else? My internet and everything else is fine it's just Limewire that's not connecting.
2007-02-18 13:49:09 · 11 answers · asked by mix 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Hi -
There are a few possible causes.
1. Firewall. Have you recently installed a firewall, or used a new one or something? Open your firewall up, (try opening up windows firewall, too) and go to the section where it lists the programs that have access to both in/out for the internet. If limewire is either not listed, or is listed, but denyed access, you will need to find the "add" button, and add limewire to the list. If you have a seperate firewall then windows firewall, disable windows firewall completely.
2. In your connection settings in limewire, you could be trying to connect to a certain port that doesn't have a good connection. There should be something like "choose random port". Also, if you are not using a port (not talking about proxy server), then it could slow down your connection.
If you are still having trouble, I recommend re-installing limewire. Also, delete it from your firewall list of approved programs, and re-add it, too.
Hope this helps, and good luck!
2007-02-18 13:57:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I not use Limewire, but, being the great man I am, I can never deny answering a pretty woman's question.
I really not know, as I not use this stuff. THINK, what settings you may have changed, Firewall, Virus Software, etc. Also Windows/Microsoft can and will block some things, (Auto Updates, scratch my back stuff). But, I will say a setting may have changed, if, you did not change anything, an update did.
I just buy my CDs and DVDs less problems.
But, for information purposes, I believe Limewire is legal "IF" you already own the CD/DVD, if it were not I assume the FBI stop it.
2007-02-18 14:02:57 · answer #2 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be that your Norton Anti-Virus automatically raised your firewall alert. Check it out, you might have to turn it off while on limewire, although, limewire itself has a lot of little bugs that will slow down your computer for a while, so it's not recommended.
2007-02-18 13:52:24 · answer #3 · answered by tamara_cyan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Likely a firewall issue. You will have to configure firewall settings to allow Limewire as a trusted site. You may find help on Norton's FAQ page at www.symantec.com
Best to use Shareaza, no spyware or malware or adware like on Limeware and similar P2Ps.
2007-02-18 13:58:57 · answer #4 · answered by Insomniavisions 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOU MAY NEED TO UN-INSTALL LIMEWIRE, THEN RE-INSTALL IT. If it's the free version you're talking about, you can go to download.com and get the free version there. Once it comes up, it will ask you to upgrade. There's 3 choices they give you, just click on the "later" one and you'll go directly to the search part.
2007-02-18 13:57:35 · answer #5 · answered by charks love 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i did the comparable element that's what you do plug the ethernet cord into the decrease back of the xbox then plug the different end into the router or modem (the container with the help of your pc with flashing lighting fixtures fixtures ask ur mothers and fathers they're going to comprehend what it incredibly is) ok then turn the router or modem off then decrease back on then wait 30-40 5 seconds ( until eventually finally all the lighting fixtures fixtures are on) then get on ur xbox then push get xbox stay then u try connection and all the lighting fixtures fixtures on the loading element sould bypass on yet in basic terms wait some then positioned creat xbox stay acount P.S. enter code P.S.S. wat u did incorrect the 1st time is u pluged the different end of the ethernet cord to the decrease back of the pc no longer the router or modem
2016-09-29 07:30:27 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u shouldn't use programs like limewire. It's like stealking. Support the artists.
2007-02-18 13:51:31 · answer #7 · answered by Ahmed S. Bhuiyan 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Use Ares. It is a free P2P/Torrent client that I have found to be extremely user friendly with little to no worms/trojans.
This can be downloaded at:
http://www.aresgalaxy.org/
2007-02-18 13:57:55 · answer #8 · answered by mcaterwaul 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its limewire its self it sucks now and don't use sharebear either cause it won't let you burn cds
2007-02-18 13:52:38 · answer #9 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe u should check ur firewall.
it might cause it not to connect.
2007-02-18 13:52:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋