Hi, i am sending the information you require to try and resolve the connection problem.
1. OS - windows XP service pack 2
2. Firewall - PC Tools Firewall Plus
3. Ram - 2.79GHz, 0.99GB of Ram
4. Hard disc space available - Phisical memory - 1,024.00MB
Available Phisical memory - 530.97MB
Total virtual memory - 2.00GB
Available virtual memory - 1.96GB
5.Connection type - Broadband
6. Modem - Surfboard SB3100
7. Connect from - House
8. Version - LW 4.16.6 Java - 1.6.0_05
9. ISP - Virgin Media
10. Test - Your test worked
11. Sharing computer - No
12. This is my first try at using limewire
13. Brick wall in front of world - Yes
14. UPnP enabled - not sure
15. Security programs - PC Tools Spyware
16. Country - UK

I have done my best to find this info, I hope it helps you and look forward to receiving your reply