Been reading loadsa stuff about this and am well confused. Im not really a teccy so you'll have to be really basic ie. dont know how to delete this .limewire folder in dos etc. Couple of questions. Im on AOL - does that make any diff? Do you guys know what the problem is with connection yet? Could you send me an idiot proof (then make it even easier to understand)solution that I can work through real slow to get this sorted.

Thanks in advance gang

1stly see: http://www.limewire.com/english/content/firewalls.shtml & check the whole page to ensure you've configured all your firewalls.

2ndly: Update your Java to the most recent version: Java 1.4.x OR Java 1.5 (take the JRE)

3rdly: After configuring your firewalls, leave Limewire (LW) on for say half an hour, then do this test: Bug Report instructions & sample image & post back your results: are they True or False? If they are False then: please supply the following information: 1. Operating System version (OS), 2. LW version, 3. modem & router brand name & model numbers, 4. Where you're connecting from (home, school, work, etc.)?

4rthly: If your result was True, leave LW on for a while before using, it can take a while to settle down. A well set-up LW can start to continue its dwnlding after it's settled down perhaps 2 out of 3 times you open LW. Optimising LW & Maximising Uplds & Dwnlds A (1st post only) & also Part B which is even better & last & least are search & dwnld hints.