Im running on vista when you run frostwire it says fire wall is blocking even when its turned off?

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i would like you to try this if you are having problems getting your connection status up from starting connection. Feedback on whether it helps or not would be greatly appreciated. Please post in this thread. But first try this: go to Frostwire > file > disconnect and then back to file > connect. That sometimes does the trick.

In your application data or preference folder for Frostwire, (not your program or applications folder) there should be a file entitled gnutella.net and this file should be approximately 20-30kb in size.

If the file is approximately 4 kb in size or does not exist at-all the following will explain how to replace it. Before making any changes to the Folder, make sure Frostwire is fully closed. You need do nothing else with the file .. just put it in the folder .. Frostwire knows what to do with it Smile

Download fresh gnutella.net file.

A fresh gnutella.net file can be downloaded from http://rapidshare.com/files/79756563/gnutella.net . Download this to your desktop, or somewhere you can find it. There are various sources for the file and some of them are dubious. This one is not. If you have a working copy of Limewire or Frostwire possibly on another computer you can copy the file from that application, to a memory stick, if necessary and use that instead.

Find your Preference or Application Data Folder. Note: this is not your Application or Programme Folder.

To find your preference folder in Mac OS X it is in HD>users>your name>library>preferences>Frostwire, and the gnutella.net file will be in that folder

In Windows XP on your start menu click Run... and type inA folder will appear, look for Frostwire and inside for gnutella.net

In Windows Vista Open any folder window and typein the box at the top A folder will appear, look for Frostwire and inside for gnutella.net

alternatively:

in Windows XP the folder is at C:\Documents and Settings\name you use to login\Application Data\FrostWire\ and look for gnutella.net

in Windows Vista it is at C:\Users\name you use to login\AppData\Roaming\FrostWire\ and look for gnutella.net

Your app data folder is quite likely hidden and you may need to enable it to be visible. in any windows folder click tools > folder options at the top. click on that and then view then show hidden files and folders.

Now make sure Frostwire is fully closed

Now check the size of your gnutella.net file. If it is around 4kb delete it and move the file you downloaded into the folder in its place. If no gnutella.net file exists move the new file into the folder.

If the gnutella.net file is around 20kb you should not need to change it ..... but if you do and it makes a difference please let us know and also paste the first 20 lines or so of your old gnutella.net file here which might be useful .. you can post it all if you like Smile

Restart Frostwire and see if it reaches turbocharged connection within a few minutes or less.