odd problem myself. I have the newest version of aol. I'm not running a firewall. I have the latest version of XP home. heres the problem.

When I attempt to do a search the search goes no where. On account that my internet connection drops but stays open for 10 mins keeping me from "end now"ing it. any ideas?

I believe AOL has some type of connection period policy or issue. If there's a certain period of apparent inactivity (keyb'rd/mouse related possibly.) But I don't know much about it.

Did you know XP has its own firewall?

Do this simple test for us. Using your browser go here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ The page should say 'Your test worked!'. What happens when you go there?

Do this test: Bug Report instructions & sample image Is the result True/False? If false then there is something at least partially blocking LW's access.

all tests were positive yet the problem prosists. I don't run any firewall. Including windows xp firewall. I deactivated it.

Don't use AOHell. That will solve a lot of your problems.

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my idiotic family uses it so I have no choice in the matter. Please if your going to reply to this thread post something revelant to the sitution.

Maybe you should ask the new 0wn3r for help.

OK let's start from the basics, xcuse if some questions you've already answered.

Can you give us a total desciption of your set up:
1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98)
2. What firewalls you have?
3. How much 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.

1. windows xp home
2. none
3. 1 gig
4. 300 gbs
5. dialup
6. Braudxnet DSI v.92 DI3631
7. home
8. 4.8.1 pro
9. Aol
10. new user