How to Block LimeWire

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Peer-to-peer file sharing programs such as LimeWire can be a great way to share music and movies with other computer users around the world. File sharing can also be problematic, however, putting a strain on your Internet bandwidth and possibly breaking copyright laws. For this reason, many parents and business owners need to find ways to block the software from their computer networks. There are several ways to block the software, either through restricting individual functions within the LimeWire program, by installing special programs to restrict certain applications or by using firewalls or security devices on your router.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Packet-filtering firewall
TerminatorX program blocking software

Block LimeWire From Uploading Files

Step 1

Open the LimeWire application.
Step 2

Select "Preferences" from the drop-down menus.
Step 3

Click on the small gray triangle beside the "Uploads" option. This will expand options within this subgroup. You can now choose between "Basic" and "Slots."
Step 4

Click on the "Basic" option. This will open three new sections within the "Preferences" window.
Step 5

Locate the section titled "Upload Bandwidth."
Step 6

Click the arrow located on the slider bar. Hold down your mouse button and slide the arrow as far to the right as possible. By doing this, you'll choose to dedicate 0 percent of your Internet bandwidth to uploading files, effectively blocking it.
Step 7

Click the "Apply" button to save the changes you've made. This will block other LimeWire users from downloading files from your computer.

Block LimeWire With Packet-Filtering Software

Step 1

Select a packet-filtering firewall. When larger amounts of data are sent through the Internet, they're broken into "packets." A packet-filtering firewall is used to block packets of information, which are often used by file-sharing software programs.
Step 2

Enter TCP for Protocol.
Step 3

Enter 6346-6347 in the Service Ports. Do not change the other settings. Regardless of which packet-filtering firewall you use, these setting alterations will be identical.
Step 4

Select "Insert" to apply these changes.
Step 5

Add similar restrictions for UDP traffic.

Use TerminatorX to Block LimeWire

Step 1

Download TerminatorX installation software. This program can be used to block various kinds of computer programs, including peer-to-peer file sharing and online chat programs (see Resources below). Select a version of the program that's designed to run on your computer's operating system.
Step 2

Double-click the TerminatorX installation icon. Select a destination to save the program to and begin the installation process. A series of screens will guide you through the process.
Step 3

Complete the set-up process. Answer questions and follow the onscreen set-up prompts as they appear. Select the necessary program and port options to restrict the use LimeWire.

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fungirl said

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on 7/12/2009 *yawn* .. so you're trying to sell TerminatorX. How much of a cut do you get? I guess you need to pay for your server hosting 'somehow' .. some people go to extraordinary lengths .. selling their soul .. their mind.. selling their worthless ***

You sound highly ignorant of the LW program. Do you remember how to turn the computer on, or where to find it?