Why is it that everytime I log on to limewire, a firewall is up or it is still connecting?

Replied by PM, tweetybird can you please post those system details that I asked for as a reply to this thread?

yea mine does this too how do I fix it. I need step by step

I have not connected in several months and use to connect with no problems. I tried connecting tongiht and recieved this message
"your machine does not appear to have an active internet connections or a firewall is blocking connection to LimeWire.

What can I do to corrrect?

Make sure that you're only using 1 software firewall (more than 1 will cause problems) & that LW's being allowed through it.

Try the advice here: all of a sudden will not connect (a fix to try)
Start off by deleting LW's preferences folder & changing Java versions.
You'll know if you've deleted the preferences folder properly...when you start LW, you'll go through the setup wizard again & all the settings within LW's options will have changed.
If you get confused with deleting the preferences folder, have a look at this post (Windows XP).
One bar, connection problems

In case you're using Vista: LimeWire Pref Folder in Vista

If nothing there helps, please give us your details.
System details - help us to help you -> Provide these details when you post!!!

works great. removed the file, downloaded the new file and replaced it.

I appreciate your help.