It's been awhile since I used it and whenever I do this, it won't start. I can't remember what I did in the past.

1) I have un-installed Norton long ago....never liked it. At computer start up I get a couple error messages that basically it is missing files to load Norton. I have to do a restore with CD's I had sent to me to get that portion of this computer. Restores a such a headache when you have a lot of files on your PC.

2) I have McAfee, but the firewall is not installed

It seems I only have Windows Firewall and Limewire is an exception and I tried re-adding it also.

SO:

1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98) Windows XP Pro
2. What firewalls you have? Windows (see above)
3. How much ram? Plenty of GIGs (>181 + 4)
4. Hard Disk space available? >127 G
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) Cable
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? Scientific Atlanta DPC2100R2
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.)? Home
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help>About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version. LW 4.14.10 Java 1.6.0_03
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? Comcast
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? Worked
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. No, but using Vonage (it did this before Vonage)
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. New and repeated problem
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? I think enabled
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall McAfee but no firewall is installed - so just Windows firewall but LW is an exception
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). US