Static IP already done (for bittorrent), manual port forwarding in limewire done, ports forwarded on router, have already done this previously for bitorrent so yes, I know what Im doing!

Still no joy!! I guess it must be my ISP

I know its crazy, but if you can still use search, Find the files you want in the day, then set L/W to download through the night.
Ring your ISP to clarify when is there peak time, its often different
One other thing, roll back your java to Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 5.0 Update 12 the new one is not working for many.
Now! Go to,
START/Set Program Access/Change or Remove Programs,
now completely remove all versions of java.
Re BOOT Your computer NOW.

Now! Use this Blue Link to get "Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 5.0 Update 12" Use the off line installer, NOT the (recommended) one, 4th one down.
Java SE Downloads - Previous Release - JDK 5
When Download is completed.
Disconnect from internet, close ALL apps n reinstall java.
Fingers crossed,
Peace.

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mickjapa108

Remember, Pipex & Homecall are all owned by a parent company called Tiscali. And all such users from all of these ISP's have been having same problem at some point or other. Tiscali has been doing this for a number of years. And as they get bigger and bigger they buy up more & more smaller ISP's.

thanks peeps!!

Now up and running on a solid connection. I think it was a combination of java and an older version of limewire

Anyway, job done, thanks again

Nice one!!
I wonder if the 'Java' thing would work on a Mac?

androskemlos Hi.

Lotr is the man for Mac's
Just make sure the java is for your particular Mac version, (compatibility)
& don't forget to uninstall all old versions of java first.
Peace.

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mickjapa108

Mickjapa,
Thanks for all your kind help & advice. Hopefully will get it sorted soon.
Cheers

Hi androskemlos
I hope this helps you.

If People start a new thread Its much easier to deal with a specific problem
Posting in someone else's thread, May be overlooked & causes confusion.
Also Connection problems can be tricky So Post your details at the beginning,
This will get you fixed much faster.

Make your new thread name "Need help connecting MAC OSX 10.3.9"

So use this blue link to start your own personal thread It will open where you
need to start typing Thank You.
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/newthr...newthread&f=22
Peace.

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mickjapa108

I have been pulling my hair out over this problem for ages now so I am delighted to finally get it resolved.

I am with Homecall, but I followed the advice given on here and entered the manual port 64049 and my problem is solved (touch wood).

Thanks peeps!