I'm using Windows XP SP2 (updates are current).

Don't know what my Java version is - not quite that computer literate.
So I haven't tried step 1.

Tried step 2 - No Change.

Step 3 - says not to use on versions later than 4.4, and I've updated to 4.9.11 (I was using 4.9.7 when it started), so haven't tried that.


Step 4 - No Change

Step 5 - Already logged on as Owner/Admin


The exact error message is as follows:

"ERROR! Your machine does not appear to have an active internet connection or a firewall is blocking Limewire from accessing the internet. Limewire will automatically keep trying to connect you to the network unless you select "Disconnect" from the File menu."


Again, it's puzzling because I changed nothing with the firewalls and Lime was running perfectly for weeks until a few days ago, though I did update virus def's a few days ago. But it will connect and work fine - until I leave it alone for a few mins, then it pops up that error message, then of course the files that were downloading are now corrupt and I have to start all over again, as mentioned in the initial post. That's what doesn't make sense.

Any other ideas?

Should I try using an older version (can I get one if yes)?

Thanks