Me too. I upgraded after being prompted that a new version of Limewire was ready to be installed, but after installation and adding exceptions for Limewire and the two ports, it still refuses to connect. Even if I switch off Windows Firewall there is no difference which makes me suspect about the sequence of steps. I truly regret that I upgraded, wasted an entire evening and close to badmouthing Limewire, so please HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Is there a certain sequence of setting exceptions, quitting any of the applications and do I need to restart (and when)?

Ever so grateful for your advice!!!
Sven