First, I'll give the specs that I've seen requested on other threads:

Total description of set up:
1. OS version? Windows 98

2. What firewalls you have? HAD Norton, HAVE none.

3. Connection type? DSL

4. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? Do not know. Tell me how to find it & I'll look, though.

5. Where are you trying to connect from (home, school, work, etc.)? Home.

6. What version of Limewire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help>About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version.
Limewire: 4.10
Jave: 1.5.0_06

7. Who is your isp provider (Internet Service Provider)? I use "Bring your own access" via AOL. Access provided by sbc

8. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up.
NO on both counts.

9. Do this simple test for us. Using your browser go here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ The page should say 'Your test worked!'. What happens when you go there?

My test worked.

Here are the details.
I downloaded Limewire on Monday. I installed it and it actually worked. I managed to up & download a number of files... Legally, of course.
It worked for HOURS.
At that time, I had Norton's Firewall 2004 installed, and it did not cause ANY problems at that time.
Tuesday, I went in and it would not let me connect... I got the whole "no conection...firewall" message.
So, I deleted the firewall via add/remove programs. My subscription was within 2 weeks of expiring anyway, and I planned on getting a better one. So, no loss.
For the last 2 days, however, I have STILL been unable to gain access. I still get the same "no connection... firewall" message.
I've tried everything *I* know. I have removed and installed Limewire 2 or 3 times, now.
No luck.
I removed the .limewire folder a little while ago, after reading the suggestion on another thread. I no longer get the "no connection... firewall" message, however it IS STILL NOT CONNECTING.

I would really appreciate any assistance given.

Thank you!

Eric