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?

It said your test work, yet I have waht appears to be a very weak connection and cannot even search

Can you give us a total desciption of your set up:

1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98)
Windows XP

2. What firewalls you have?
Norton Internet Security and Window Firewalls

3. How much ram?
40gb

4. Hard Disk space available?
37gb

5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.)
DSL

6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers?
Westell 6100

7. Where are you trying to connect from (home, school, work, etc.)?
Home

8. What version of Limewire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help>About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version.
Limewire 4.8.1
Java 1.4.2_3

9. Who is your isp provider?
Bellsouth

10. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user.
First Try


Please help!!!

1. (a) Disable your XP firewall (go to the control panel, double click on Windoze Firewall, check the disable box), (b) & instead just use your Norton FW; *Configuring Norton Internet Security