. OS version? (eg: Windows 98):
I have windows xp

2. What firewalls you have?:
norton (but i have allowed LW)

3. How much ram?
lots

4. Hard Disk space available?
enough

5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.)
I use cable (well wireless)

6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers?
no router

7. Where are you trying to connect from (home, school, work, etc.)?
I'm connecting from home

8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help>About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version.:
LW 4.12.6 and Java 1.5.0

9. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider)?:
My ISP is Microsoft Internet Explorer

10. Do this simple test for us. Using your browser go here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ The page should say 'Your test worked!'. What happens when you go there?
The page won't connect

11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up.
no i'm not

12. Is this a your 1st try at FW or is this a new problem with an experienced user.
this is my first try with limewire (FW?)

13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of FW's interface?
I have no idea what that is (FW?)

P.S. in the sticky i read that if the test page for LW 6346 doesn't work there are ways around it in order to enjoy limewire. what are? what exact steps do i have to follow now?

Thanx a mill,
RLC