I had a previous version of limewire working fine on a laptop and a desktop, downloaded the latest version and guess what, it wont download any songs! it just keeps saying connecting.

No firewall is detected by limewire (I've turned it off!)

1. what OS version? (eg: Windows 98, XP,OSX, Vista)
Windows XP

2. What firewalls you have ?
Windows firewall (turned off)

3. How much ram ?
(gigs worth)

4. Hard Disk space available ?
(50 gigs free)

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

6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers ?
its a moterolla and I know its fine since its been working for years

7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.) ?
shouldnt be an issue since its been working for years

8. What version,LimeWire & Java,Go to L/W's Help/About L/W, THIS show both LW & Java version.?
its the latest version off the homepage

9. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider) ?
telstra and isnt an issue since I know it works elsewhere with the same ISP and I have had no dramas for years

10. Do this test click here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ should say 'Your test worked!. What happens ?
it says it worked

11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up.

NO

12. Is this a your 1st try at LW 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 LW's interface ?

NO

14. Have you given full permisions for LimeWire to pass through your Firewall ?

no firewall!

15. XP users, Please state XP firewall on or off.?

OFF