What version of Java are you using? A few people have had connection troubles after updating to Java 1.6.0_01. Even if you're not using that version of Java, try this version instead. Use the offline installer & remove your current Java before you install this version.
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If that doesn't help, delete LW's preferences folder when LW's properly closed. See point 3 here & also point 2 if you've used older versions of LW in the past (there could be a folder in either location).
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This will kill all of your settings within options, you'll have to go back through afterwards & reset things. If you're not sure of your settings, go through LW's tools > options & write them all down, so that you can reset things later.

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