Do this test: Bug Report instructions & sample image Is the result True/False?

it shows 'True'

Can you give us a total desciption of your set up:
1. OS version? Win2kPro

2. What firewalls you have? router/firewall (netgear) and software (tiny)

3. How much ram? 700+MB

4. Hard Disk space available? >70GB

5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) dsl

6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? netgear DG834

7. Where are you trying to connect from (home, school, work, etc.)? home

8. What version of Limewire (LW) & Java do you have? LW 4.8.1 - java 1.4.2_05

9. Who is your isp provider? sbc

i will try deleting the pref folder and update the java.

thanks for getting back to me.