I removed the pref. file downgraded java and now I can connect but I shuts off after a short time. It seems that each time I connect it stays on longer following each restart. It is shuting off b4 a file will DL.

I believe a traced down the trouble since the program is staying on long enough to get some info. I found my firewall port was not set correctly to allow FW to work.
Thanks for all your help and patience.