I hope you haven't been ripped off! You should only get your LW from here: http://www.limewire.com/english/content/home.shtml

See this: http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showth...threadid=28751
LW Pro should only cost you $18.88, but there's also the free version.

Your Problems: Update your Java: http://www.limewire.com/english/cont...radejava.shtml

Can you give us a total desciption of your set up: 1. OS version, 2. What firewalls you have, 3. ram, 4. HDD space available, 5. Connection type, 6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers, 7. Where are you trying to connect from (home, school, work, etc.)?
These details are vital if you want us to find out what your connection problem is.