the download from that site didn't work it said connecting and eventually changed to need more sources. as for the fap, i was aware of that but the thing i don't understand is i used to use bear share with the same internet provider. i changed the port and tried port fowarding but still didn't seem to work. is there anything else you can think of to fix this?

p.s. unfortunately, the windows firewall link you gave me was blocked by my content filter and with my luck that's the thing keeping limewire from working. is there any way you can tell me what that link says and instructions for the firewall to allow lw? thank you soo soo much!! : ]