A new user as of today and I've managed to download, install and make a connection. However, can't download anythng and despite permitting limewire in my Nortons I/security there is still a brick wall. I did the test to your link and that worked. I think the problem may be with setting a port exception for gnutella in Nortons ... I'm hoping that's the asnwer and you can help me to set that up please. Thanks