It worked for me and I have XP the only thing is I am still behind a firewall ! But i can connect and therefore download

THANKS FROM CANADA

this DID NOT work for me!

Can you describe what problems you're having precisely? Are you running the latest version of LW? You can check this by going to Help->about limewire. The latest version is 4.18.3.
Also, check firewall settings, limewire adds it automatically to the Windows Firewall, but other applications, notably Norton, can be problematic.
Check to see if you have any firewall SW and add LW as an exception. Also, make sure that your provider allows file sharing.
Good luck!

Had some trouble finding the Limewire Preferences File.

It was located at:

Username/Documents and Settings/application data/limewire

Had to make sure that Limewire was COMPLETELY CLOSED!

Chefboz

Nothing has worked for me so far! I have added lw to mcafee as an exception. When I did that it said there was a rule that I needed to change? thanks

i have had no problems connecting until just last night. im using xp, lw version 4.18.3. i have mcafee but its always worked before. i havent made any changes. i dont understand my internet is alive & as im typing on here its saying this nonsence message when i try to search "limewire is not currently connected to the network".

We CANNOT help you without system details ! How many times do we need to say that ! Besides it's in the forum rules !

pretty soon if you keep saying "we CANNOT help..." we all will stop using your product!
It's readily apparent that MANY people are having connection issues using recent versions of your product and comcast. I would suggest you start looking into the problem and stop screaming at users...

/scott

btw
here is MY info
OS :Windows XP, version 2002, service pack 2
Computer: HP AMD Athlon X2 Dual core processor 5200+, 2.61 Ghz, 2GB RAM
Security/virus protection : Mcafee Version 8.1 build 8.1.173 virusscan ver 12.1.110

Limewire Client: Limewire Basic client 4.18.1

Problem: When attempting to connect limewire client does not connect but continually says "you are currently connecting to the network...." however no connection is ever made.

My mcafee AND windows firewalls are disabled.

first of all its 2008, not 1988 & this connection nonsense should NOT be happening.

my pc HP (grey box that holds pc brains has flashing lights & buttons) bought 7-23-03 from best buy, somewhere in usa, i think it was around 430 in afternoon. 1 gig ram, 3 gig processor speed pentium 4, win xp service pack 2, standard keyboard, wireless mouse with approximately 4 day battery life, 21" (20" viewable) viewsonic monitor, mcafee security center 8.1. i use comcast cable for internet, 6mps costs 29.99/ mo not including taxes. currently using LW client 4.18.1 error message says "limewire is connecting to servers", & just sits there doing nothing. last time i checked (& used LW), when you click "connect" that meant i was connected!