1. Try deleting your LW Preferences folder whilst LW is closed; instructions here: Point #2 & 3 in Fixes for Limewire (sample image included at bottom of page.)

2. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface?

3. If you set up firewall configurations for LW, then delete them, & set them up again; Connection problems? Check here first! (click on link)

4. Who is your isp (internet service provider)?

5. Try downlding a magnet link from here & tell us what happens in regard to connection quality & speeds & consistency: http://www.magnetmix.com/video.shtml