Does it not seem a bit odd SO MANY users are having the SAME issue after upgrading? I keep reading the same issue I am having over and over...

4.9.28 - firewall blocking (Even when the firewall is disabled!) - This program worked fine - had no issues with connecting until I upgraded to 4.9.27 and it continues with 4.9.28....

How about looking for a solution to this problem for us??

I found an old post from 2002 that suggests deleting the .limewire file and restarting the program...that does work but only for that time...once you shut down and go back again the can't connect issue surfaces again... doesn't it just look like a bug that needs to be squashed?

I have tried the solutions offered - exceptions list, proper ports etc....I have not encountered a solution yet and I really don't like having to spend half the evening just trying to connect! I want to spend that time downloading!