unable to initalize and start
 

ok when i try to start LW i get the message"LimeWire was unable to initialize and start. This is usually due to a firewall program blocking LimeWire's access to the internet or loopback connections on the local machine. Please allow LimeWire access to the internet and restart LimeWire."
So what do I do??
read a great number of threads to no avail
Running XP sp2
XP firewall is set as Exceptions-LimeWire.exe
Advanced-Loacal Area Connection-settings-gnutella{127.0.0.1/6346/tcp}
gnutella{127.0.0.1/6346/udp}

I am running no other firewalls
port6346 is not blocked
version is4.9.37

oh and i did have it running for a while with an excellent connection then this help me

Im Having the same problem
 

Im having the same problem and I have no idea how to fix it!!!!

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)

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 (Internet Service Provider)?
10. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up.
11. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user.

If you're using win Xp & have SP2 it might be wise to apply this patch (see link for description) http://www.lvllord.de/?url=tools