Limewire was working fine for years and all of a sudden I cannot get the splash screen to get past "Loading User Interface". I have done everything that Lord of the Rings suggests with the same results. Here is what I have:

1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98)
Win98 SE

2. What firewalls you have?
None now, I disconnected my Router just in case it was a problem. Connected directly to Cable Modem


3. How much ram?
512 Meg

4. Hard Disk space available?
10 gigs

5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.)
Cable


6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers?
Motorola Surfboard 5100

7. Where are you trying to connect from (home, school, work, etc.)?
[B******--Kazaa works fine-[/B]

8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help>About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version.
Newest Java 1.5 Offline installed
Newest LW 4.1.26 Offline installed
Uninstalled my LW Pro 4.10 version to try the free one


9. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider)?
Optonline Cablevision

10. 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?
"Your test worked!"

11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up.
Not now- Disconnected the router.

12. Is this a your 1st try at FW or is this a new problem with an experienced user.
New problem with experienced user


13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of FW's interface?
Never gets to that point


Oh Lord, please HELP!