Both thumbs up, and thank you first of all for a simple and explicit help. I am tired of forums that expect three words to answer a question...
Now for the sad part
I have Jre, (the latest version) so that is not an issue. I followed what you said but I was so frustrated I deleted all of limewire and reinstalled it entirely... it still does not work... actually it is working less and less. Yes I am on a router... DSL Cable and Wireless 3000 series. Sometimes limewire shows a firewall and an hour later it shows no firewall. I listen to winamp radio and there is no problem with a fast conection, I have tried doing and internet speed check and it sais I have a very good connection speed. So anymore help would be a great help,
thank you