I am having the same problem:

"Limewire is currently connecting to the network.
When trying to search the following message appears. Lime Wire is currently connecting to the network. Your search may not return many results until you are fully connected to the network."

I checked the firewall and turned my computer off but nothing has changed. I have a dsl connection on a presario 6000 compaq and have Windows XP. I am connnecting from home. I am not sure what firewall system I have but when I check it read "windows security center."

Can someone help?