limewire

[asert]

hi i have been using limewire the last few months but now wont connect up will only get to one green bar. my partner is still able to log on on her laptop but i am unable. does anyone have any ideas

[Dirko]

Yeah don't use it ! Always used to get spyware etc when I used it. Now just use Torrents.....

[asert]

sorry not very computer literate. spyware... torrents is that another program

[Dirko]

sorry not very computer literate. spyware... torrents is that another program

Here you go read this thread CLICK HERE

Explains Torrents and how they work etc....

[asert]

cool will do thanks heaps

[asert]

not really getting it. from what i can gather do i need someone to invite me then i can use it. what is spyware

[Kahuna]

SJABC's link takes you to page 3 of the thread. Make sure you read from the beginning and it will become a little clearer.

[asert]

ill have another read, as i said im pretty useless

[Dirko]

SJABC's link takes you to page 3 of the thread. Make sure you read from the beginning and it will become a little clearer.

Yeah sorry. I read the whole thread again. Start from page one !

Here's a link for a Spyware definition... CLICK HERE

[asert]

ok what should i do then i saw that it has a link for a few other sites

[Dog_ger]

You could try bearshare.

Better than Limewire I think....

[gadj1976]

I had the same problem with limewire, where it just didn't connect.

I installed the latest version of java (www.java.com) and it started working again.

Also, read the help. It will tell you how to make sure your firewall is set correctly too.