hi tried your fix, i'm on xp and dont have a c/docs and settins/user name .limewire,

The .limewire folder is the old preferences location. You might not have that folder, if you're using a recent version of LW.

Try looking for a file named LimeWire...C:\Documents and Settings\your username\Application Data\LimeWire.

The Application Data folder's hidden by default - so you'll need to show hhidden files & folders to be able to see it. Go to Control Panel > Folder Options > click on the View tab > put a dot in the circle next to ‘show hidden files and folders’ > apply > ok.

If deleting that folder doesn't help, check out this thread for lots of different fixes: If LW Will Not Connect

Hi, I just downloaded the free version 4. something, and that works fine, can't really tell the difference from my pro one , so it will do, thanks again for helping though, most appreciated.