They don't always tell you that they're filtering your p2p use. Why would they tell you they are secretly doing it.

Let's try something basic, delete your LW preferences folder whilst LW is closed; instructions here: Fixes for Limewire

Also just to check, after LW's been open at least 30 mins Do this test: Bug Report instructions & sample image Is it True/False? If false then there's a firewall somewhere not properly configured for LW's use.