Hi stiddy,

Start off by checking that you don't have a Windstream firewall that's causing problems...check out the thread below (same deal for FW, even though the person was a LW user)
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/connec...t-connect.html

If that's not your problem, please give us your details. Sorry for any repeat questions & all the questions apply for FW, even though they're referring to LilmeWire!
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