1. OS version? windows xp sp2
2. What firewalls you have? Windows Firewall
3. How much ram? 1gb
4. Hard Disk space available? over 200gig
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.)DSL 8mb
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? thompson speedtouch 330
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.)? House.
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 4.12.11 java 1.5.1_10
9. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider)? pipex
10. 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 says "Your Test Worked!"
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. i use utorrent which dont work either, lw and utorrent did connect once about 2 days ago for about an hour but that did`nt last
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. i have been using limewire for years now, i like to think i am experienced lol
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? Yes i see it however my only firewall (windows) has been knocked off

Pipex are known to shape p2p...
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showth...ighlight=pipex
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showth...ighlight=pipex
Try connecting at different times of the day....

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thanks for that bud. i always thought a server was a server. didint think they wud cap u. i`m looking for a new isp now. whats bt like?

Check into them before you sign up, I have seen a few things around about their bandwidth and shaping...
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showth...ght=btinternet

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hmmmmm gives me some concerns that. can anyone here give me some advice on the best one out there???? i was told sky is good, are they limiting the p2p???

Are you from the UK or somewhere else...

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i am in the uk. south wales to be precise

Ok I've done a forum search and came up with Bulldog and NTL...

But when I did a google search I found these site's which should help you out...
http://www.kitz.co.uk/adsl/isp.htm
http://www.omgili.com/omgili.search?...p%3D5&x=51&y=8

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Scorp90 Hi
NTL has changed to Virgin I'm just prayin man, I'm with them at present
& touch wood things are good, so far, I'm hitting 365KBs from 4meg cable con.
only 40KBs Upload though.
BE unlimited is great,If its in your area. 24meg

P.S... Just don't consider Tiscali they will make you cry
Peace.

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well just phoned pipex and told them i wanna cancel the broadband service due to the bandwidth shaping which by the way they have told me they do, and they have told me if i cancel there is a fee of 300 pound. i have only been on the internet for about 5 days so i thought i was still covered under the 14 day money back gurantee but they have told me that the 14 day gurantee starts from when we say yes to the broadband, not from when i first connect!!!..........**** or what. i advise anyone thats reads this. STAY AWAY FROM PIPEX AND TISCALLI.