right so i have windows firewall on and i got this "Pc - cillin trend micro" or sumin but ive disabled all of the security features on that, and i got windows live care , but ive disabled everything on that, haha then ive got windows protector but ive disabled everyuthing on that, and thats it, i didnt put them all on by the way, my sister did. anyways im on windows xp home editon, 40 gb hard drive 256mb memory ummm 1.3ghz cpu, ne helps please, just doesnt connect, and its got the firewall in front of the globe. (oh yeh im on speedtouch 1.1mbps)

Whats the brand name of your router/firewall? They usually have a nat firewall that you'll need to configure.

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Both. The brand & model of connection devices. If you're using a 2nd software firewall, disable your XP firewall. Otherwise it will cause problems & conflict & result in less, not more security. And configure your Pc - cillin trend micro to allow LW full access; Firewall configuration instructions (click on link)

my limewire suddenly wont connect either, just the last few days. I have full access in my firewall, and it has never had a problem working before...any ideas?

If it's not the ISP causing problems, then try deleting your LW Preferences folder whilst LW is closed; instructions here: Point #2 & 3 in Fixes for Limewire (sample image included at bottom of page.)

If still problems after that, then look at Connection problems? Check here first! (click on link)

If still problems after that, then give us a detailed response as to your connection devices & set up.

Have a look through this thread
Connection problems? Check here first!

Just double check your firewall settings & make sure they're still as they should be. Do the port test & see what result you get. Did anything change (like new hardware, change of ISP, someone fixing your computer) before you stopped connecting?

What are your details?

OS(Win XP etc)
LW & Java version (help > about LW & you'll see)
Firewall you're using
Modem/router brand & model
ISP
Connection type (DSL etc)
Where you connect from (home, school etc)
Are you sharing a connection with other computers
Is this your first try with LW

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ok, no one has worked on my pc, I did check the connection thread, but nothing appeared relevant. I have a McAfee Red Zone Suite and the firewall that goes with that. My OS is XP and I have been using all of the above with Limewire very successfully for the past 3-4 months.
I use a local server, am on a wireless connection, and my router is a Netgear. I am connected at home and do share a connection or puter with anyone.
?????? I am gonna try this preference deletion thing, that Lord of the Rings suggested, but I'll tell ya I hate to delete anything...it usually spells disaster for me LOL*

p.s
I meant to say DON'T share a computer or connection with anyone.

ok, I did the delete the preferences thing, I looked at the connections link, nothing seemed to apply. so I completely uninstalled the program, losing all my libraries, and reinstalled....well it still WILL NOT connect.
hmmmmmmmmmmmmph.