My problem is the following:

I have been using Limewire 4.12.11 on my laptop for the past few months. Java is installed. On the laptop Limewire is working very well.

I am unsuccessfully trying to open Limewire on my desktop. I have downloaded version 4.12.14. After installing, it opens the ”icon” for a moment, closes, and nothing happens. I uninstalled Java from the desktop and downloaded it again. This time I have downloaded Java SE Runtime Environment 6 Update 1, and the same thing happens. I have disabled my McAfee Firewall. My Windows Firewall stays on even though I change it to “off”. I have even tried to use version 4.12.11 on the desktop with the same problem.

Both computers share the same ISP.

Any advice please?

You can try these fixes...
Try uninstalling your Java from the add/remove programs and then re-install the JRE 5.11 offline version....
Archive: Download Java 2 Platform Standard Edition (J2SE) 5.0 Update 11


Then uninstall Limewire using the uninstaller which is found in start > all programs > limewire...then re-install it using the offline installer...To find the offline installer, use the link below > cancel the installer window when it pop's up and then select the offline installer link...
Lime Wire » Download LimeWire


If that does not help with your problem try deleting your preference folder...
Fixes for Limewire when LW isn't operating as it should

If none of the above help, could you supply these details please...
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/connec...-you-post.html

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I will do all that now. In the time while you were posting, I prepared all the detail so long. Will try your advice now and let you know


1. OS version?
Windows XP Professional; Service Pack 2
2. What firewalls you have?
Windows Firewall; McAfee Total Protection for Small Business
3. How much ram?
512 MB
4. Hard Disk space available?
8 GB on one drive and 100GB on another
5. Connection type?
Broadband
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers?
Telkom ADSL Modem CLO1 1.0
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?
LW 4.12.14.; Java SE Runtime Environment 6 Update 1
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)?
MWeb ( South Africa)
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?
Yes, to laptop. Both connected to router with Ethernet cables. Laptop connects to Limewire
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user.
New problem with experienced user
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface?
No, cannot open application
14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled?
Do not understand, but both computers have a direct link to thewith Ethernet cables to the modem and from the modem it connects with the phoneline
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)?
McAfee; Ad-Aware 2007; Ashampoo Win Optimizer;
16. What country are you living in?
South Africa

Thanks a lot!!
It worked after your second step.