1. Disable your XP firewall.

2. Set up your Norton Firewall as like here: Configuring Norton Internet Security.

3. If you have a high speed modem/router, then check both the UPnP & Port Forward sections here: Connection problems? Check here first! (click on link)

4. Try deleting your LW Preferences folder whilst LW is closed; instructions here: Point #2 & 3 in Fixes for Limewire (sample image included at bottom of page.)

5. You might also want to consider getting a patch for SP2: MS & 3rd party patches