Okay here's a list I hope of all the pertinent information.
OS - Windows ME
CPU - Intel Celeron X86 633 mhz
Memory - 512MB
Video - on board
Connection - Cable/DSL
Limewire - version 4.9.23
Java - version 1.4.2 & 1.5.? (I've tried both)
Router - Linksys broadband 802.11b 2.4ghz
Firewall - Charter hi speed security suite
Antivirus - Charter hi speed security suite & Adaware se
new to limewire but experienced in file p2p (have used other programs in the past).
description of problem - - trying to install limewire. but install locks up. after the box that asks to allow limewire past the firewall and access the internet, the box appears that says "Please wait . . . if there is no progress for several minutes, please restart the installer" and underneath "beginning download". I have to ctrl-alt-dlt and end task where it says limewire installer not responding. Have tried to uninstall & reinstall both versions of java.

Again thanks for all your time trying to help me.