I have the same symptoms as everyone else but I can't solve the problem. I've done the following:
1. Made sure ZoneAlarm has the port and the program exceptions
2. Used both Port Forwarding and normal
3. The modem/router has its firewall disabled and uPnp enabled
4. I've tried turning off Windows defender, exiting ZoneAlarm and have no other virussoftware or firewalls. When I do this I still get the brick wall symbol.
5. Uninstalled all Java and reinstalled Java 1.5 upgrade 11 as described in the posts.
6. Reinstalled Limewire.
7 After reinstallation I've deleted the preferences folder.
8. I have tried on all settings to put it compatability mode for XP and then take it back
9. I've tried all of the above on a second with all the same problems.
WHere to next?

It used to work on XP SP2 without port forwarding.

1. OS version? Windows Vista 32bit
2. What firewalls you have? ZoneAlarm Security Suite 7.1 and Windows Defender (Windows Defender is disabled)
3. How much ram? 2Gb
4. Hard Disk space available? 70GB
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) ADSL
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? Billion 7404VPM
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.)? House
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? Limewire 4.14.3 Pro Java 1.5.0_11
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? AAPT Australia
10. Do this simple test for us. Using your browser go here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ The page does say 'Your test worked!'.
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. One computer LAN to modem/router the other is wireless. Both share the same ADSL line.
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. I've had Limewire for a while. I have upgraded both computers to Vista.
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? Yes despite having closed ZoneAlarm and disabling Windows Defender.
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14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled? I have tried port forwarding and I have tried uPnp. It does not seem to make a difference. BitLord works fine on both computers for torrents.
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall Only Zone Alarm.
16. What country are you living in? Sometimes there are ISPs with the same name in more than one country (eg Clearwire in the USA & also in Ireland). Australia

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