1. You will need to configure your XP firewall so it allows both LW & Java full access. For instructions see here:
http://www.limewire.com/english/content/firewalls.shtml
2. Also update your Java:
http://www.limewire.com/english/cont...radejava.shtml
3. And you can try deleting your LW Preferences folder called
.limewire (whilst LW is closed!) & found here: C:/Documents And Settings/your_username/.limewire