Hi Sonnet.
Let me say how nice it is to see Someone take such time to Write a good post
Just need a little more info.
What java version have you, (location), L/W Help/about LimeWire ?
Post info an we will continue.

P.S... Are you using 2 firewalls at the same time, thats not a good thing,
also you havent said, is there a wall in front of the globe,bottom left in L/W ?
Peace.

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