Can you give us a total desciption of your set up:
1. OS version? Windows XP
2. What firewalls you have? how do i figure this out?
3. How much ram? how do i know?
4. Hard Disk space available? how do i check?
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) cable
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? how do i check?
7. Where are you trying to connect from (home, school, work, etc.)? work
8. What version of Limewire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help>About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version.
9. Who is your isp provider? LW 4.9.26 Java 1.1.0)04
10. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. i might be on a shared network
11. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. 1st try