I've basically tried all the suggestions out there... closing tip box, uninstall and reinstall, older version of java, deleting preference folders...you name it i tried it.

Limewire shows that I have a firewall and no connection.. I only have windows firewall, which limewire has full access to . the only other thing is a symantec antivirus program. Limewire has always worked extremely well for me. I finally upgraded after numerous pop-ups to upgrade. after the upgrade all this happened. haven't been able to connect since.

heres is some info requested...somebody pleases help me out....


1. OS version? Windows Vista.
2. What firewalls you have? Windows
3. How much ram?894
4. Hard Disk space available? 131GB free of 180
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.)
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? not too sure where to get info from!!!
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 4.16.6 and Java 1.5.0_11
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? Road Runner Time Warner Cable
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? your test worked!!
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. No
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. experience user
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? _ click here to see Sample image Yes
14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled?
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall Symantec
16. What country are you living in? Sometimes there are ISPs with the same name in more than one country (eg Clearwire in the USA & also in Ireland). USA