kbkids
You know, it's kinda hard to get a handle on your equipment because you are having difficulty describing what you have actually got, but let's give it a try.
1) I presume that you have never dragmented your hard disk, this is one essential maintenance tip that every windows user should do at least once every two or so months. Regular Limewire/Frostwire users should defrag every month.
2) Most, if not all, modem/routers have a built in firewall, your LW & FW could be detecting this. In the first instance you should insure that
UPnP is activated in Windows, LW/FW and your modem and if you use a separate router then port forward it.
Although the following link instucts you how to enable IDGC it also shows you how to enable UPnP as well
How to enable IDGC on WinXP SP2. http://www.gnutellaforums.com/connec...tml#post292985 Port forwarding routers PortForward.com - Free Help Setting up Your Router or Firewall
I think the above is enough for now, let us know how you get on.
UK Bob
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