It sounds like possably a corrupt java download, &/or L/W Prefs folder prob
First! close L/W completly, then Go, START/My Computer/local disc C:/ Documents & settings/Your User Name/Application Data/ Now Delete the LimeWire Folder.
Now! Go to, START/Set Program Access/Change or Remove Programs, now completely remove all versions of java.
Now! Use this Link to get (jre1.5.0 09) Use the off line installer NOT the (recormended) one,
http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp
If that dont work Please answer these Questions, And please let us no if it was fixed Feedback helps US and others.
1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98)
2. What firewalls you have?
3. How much ram?
4. Hard Disk space available?
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.)
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers?
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.)?
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help>About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version.
9. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider)?
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?
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up.
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user.
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface?