Hi, right, having the same problem! I just downloaded LW into this computer, though never had a problem before and those stupid little bars stay red!

1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98,XP.SP2. )? windows XP
2. What firewalls you have? Just Windows Firewall
3. How much ram? 256
4. Hard Disk space available? 15 GB
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.)? broadband
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? Windstream
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.)? house
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 4.12.11 Java 1.5.0_03
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? Windstream
10. Do this simple test for us. Using your browser go here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ The page should say 'Your test worked!'. page wont open
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. No, not that i know of
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. It's a new problem...i used to use LW on sisters computer, never on this one, just got internet here
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? Yes...firewall...which is odd, i turned it off trying to get LW to work.

HELP ME PLEASE!!!