newerguy,

You should start by sharing a few files fist to see if it works. You should make a folder on your hard drive and call it "Shared." Drag a few MP3 files to it (2-3 is fine) and open LimeWire. When LimeWire opens go to Tools > Options > Sharing.

Next click the Add button, you will see a window that says "Select Directory." Go to the pull down menu and go to your hard drive. You will see a list of files, scroll though the list and find the "Shared" folder you just made, select it and click the Select button. When you see the Options window click the OK button. Those files will now be shared. I hope this helps.