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ChihuahuaMomma · Nov 27, 2007, 05:16 PM

I've tried downloading Trillian and Limewire on my new (3 months old) laptop, it refuses. I can download them, but they don't function. Is there a virus, please say no! I have firewalls and virus protection and the whole nin yards, but still... These programs will not download and function...

Pwease help me!!

Clough · Nov 27, 2007, 05:23 PM

What operating system do you have?

ChihuahuaMomma · Nov 27, 2007, 05:29 PM

Ok, I'm computer stupid... so are referring to like Windows XP?? Cause that's what I have..

ChihuahuaMomma · Nov 27, 2007, 05:30 PM

... I think...

Clough · Nov 27, 2007, 05:34 PM

Originally Posted by ChihuahuaMomma

....I think.....

Yes, that is what I am talking about. Thanks!

Are you sure?

ScottGem · Nov 27, 2007, 06:35 PM

If the laptop was bought new 3 months ago it probably has Vista on it. Try paying attention when you boot it, it will show you.

ChihuahuaMomma · Nov 27, 2007, 10:24 PM

It has Windows XP.

ChihuahuaMomma · Nov 27, 2007, 10:24 PM

This is really bothering me

JoeCanada76 · Nov 27, 2007, 10:26 PM

Your firewalls and protection is probably what is preventing you from running. There should be options on your firewall to allow certain programs to run. If it is your firewall blocking this process.

ChihuahuaMomma · Nov 27, 2007, 10:28 PM

They are downloading, just not running...

JoeCanada76 · Nov 27, 2007, 10:31 PM

Well then that is your problem. In my experience. They are not running because your firewall is blocking access for those programs to run.

ChihuahuaMomma · Nov 27, 2007, 10:33 PM

How do I change this??

Clough · Nov 27, 2007, 10:44 PM

What are the two programs for that you downloaded? If they are not too large, then I might try downloading them and see what happens on my own computer. Also, where are the sites located from where you downloaded them?

biggsie · Nov 27, 2007, 11:45 PM

I am not familiar with these programs but tried to get an answer for you

Need to make sure they are not blocked by firewall -- do you know how?

When they downloaded was it a exe or zip extension -- Blah - Blah . Exe

If it is .zip it needs to be extracted with program like WinZip to install

Do you need to open certain ports to get it to run -- Communication ports

Finally check the sites for support -- Forums or FAQ's -- Good Stuff

rpg219 · Nov 28, 2007, 01:56 AM

Okay... not trying to nag chihuahua... but Limewire is illegal! They are starting to trace downloaders by your computer's IP address... saw this on the news... I used it, but I got rid of it immediately

NeedKarma · Nov 28, 2007, 03:08 AM

I was under the understanding that we don't endorse pirating here (as it relates to Limewire).

Curlyben · Nov 28, 2007, 03:25 AM

NK makes an extremely valid point.
AMHD will NOT assist in anyway concerning P2P applications and the problems that arise from their use.

Question Closed.

ScottGem · Nov 28, 2007, 06:39 AM

Originally Posted by rpg219

but Limewire is illegal! They are starting to trace downloaders by your computer's IP address.....

Sorry but that's not correct. There is nothing illegal about Limewire itself. Just as there is nothing illegal about owning a car, but if you use that car to break the speed limit or run a red light, THEN you are doing something illegal.

The courts have ruled that a P2P service alone is not illegal since there are legitimate uses for P2P. Its using a P2P to distribute and download copyrighted materials that is illegal. The RIAA has been tracking downloader's IPs for several years now and has sued a bunch of downloaders. Almost all have settled up to this point. One decided to fight it and lost:
RIAA trial verdict is in: jury finds Thomas liable for infringement

So the problem is not downloading Limewire, its what it will be used for. However, since the vast majority of people use P2P for downloading pirated material, the use of P2P software should not be condoned or promoted on this site.

Trillian, on the other hand is a shareware IM client.