thanks, sorry to not find that info sooner...will do my best to answer what i can
1. OS version? XP
2. What firewalls you have? AVAST anti virus...erm..i think this has a firewall...if not i dont get thte question :/
3. How much ram? 512 mb
4. Hard Disk space available? erm...where do i find this
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) broadband
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? router-Linksys WRT54GS
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.)? 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. LW4.14.8 J1.6.0_01
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? NTL
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? YUp, says that
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. Had no problems with it in the year or so i've been using
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? Yes
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/attach...1&d=1158099342
14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled?
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall I followd limewires instructions to allow limewire
16. What country are you living in? Sometimes there are ISPs with the same name in more than one country (eg Clearwire in the USA & also in Ireland). UK

Sorry for my completely useless answers