everytime i log onto limewire it just keeps saying connecting, i think it might be because i have a firewall blocking it, but i dont know how to get rid of my firewall, i have windows xp PLZ! Oh PLZ! SOME1 HELP THANKS!

Did you configure your firewall so it allows LW full access (advisable not to have 2 active firewalls b/c they can interfere with each other); Firewall configuration instructions (click on link)

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?

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?

Thanks for the details you sent me. Have a look at the above link about how to configure your XP firewall.

If you have problems setting it up then see alternative instructions here: Setting up winxp firewall B OR/and this one Setting Up WinXP Pro FireWall

thnxs for your help but it didnt work

thnxs 4 the help but it didnt work an-e, other advice i would greatly appreciate it

LW can take a few mins to connect so give it some time like 30 mins. Even go to menu File>Connect.

You only answered some of the questions earlier so I don't know if the problem is due to your modem/router.

You could try deleting your LW Preferences folder whilst LW is closed; instructions here: Fixes for Limewire