Connection Problems

[babybaboy]

I have been receiving the following message & I'm not sure how to fix it:

"Your machine does not appear to have an active Internet connection or a firewall is blocking LimeWire from accessing the internet. Please check your connection or firewall settings and then select "Connect" from the file menu to connect LimeWire to the network."

I have already tried resetting the firewall settings to Default Settings at Options > Tools > Advanced > Firewall Config. I also do have active Internet connection (DSL) & I'm not behind a firewall.

I have been using LimeWire for many months & occassionally this error message comes up. I had no problems last night but today this error message is back again. This message usually goes away after not using LimeWire for about 1 month. What should I do?

[Lord of the Rings]

Try deleting your LW Preferences folder whilst LW is closed; instructions here: Fixes for Limewire & maybe updating your Java.

Configure your firewalls properly: http://www.limewire.com/english/content/firewalls.shtml

Can you give us a total desciption of your set up:
1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98)
2. What firewalls you have?
3. ram?
4. Hard Disk space available?
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.)
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers?
7. Where are you trying to connect from (home, school, work, etc.)?
8. What version of Limewire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help>About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version.
9. Who is your isp provider?
10. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user.