gopitt32,
Using 2 software firewalls together can cause problems. It's better to choose 1 firewall, configure it to allow LW & turn the other firewall off.
Try deleting LW's preferences folder when LW's properly closed (make sure it is closed). I don't have Vista, but this thread has info & screenshots to help with finding the preferences folder.
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/genera...der-vista.html
This will change all of your settings within LW's options, you'll have to go back through afterwards & reset things. If you're not sure of your LW settings, go to LW's tools > options & write things down first.
Remember that you have to show hidden files & folders before you can delete the preferences folder
NYPRBLUEZ,
Try all of these fixes (see above for deleting LW's preferences folder).
1. In LW go tools > options > searching > basic & check whether the 'show license warning' box is ticked. If it does, untick it > Apply > ok...see if that makes any difference.
2.
Problems with the search
3. Delete LW's preferences folder when LW's properly closed.