I bought it directly from the limewire website. I could care less about updates, it was working fine until several months ago. My email address was in the database at one point because I had to redownload it once already, but that was a couple years ago.
Update....found my installer. Reinstalled and it still won't connect. I think my ISP is blocking.

1. OS version? Windows XP SP2
2. What firewalls you have? Only the one on the router
3. How much ram? 1G
4. Hard Disk space available? 50G
5. Connection type? cable
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers?Belkin F5D9230-4
7. Where are you trying to connect from ? home
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? LW Pro 4.9.30.1, Java 1.6.0_11
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? Comcast
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? My test worked!
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up.Cable modem to Belkin router then split to 4 computers. None of the computers will connect.
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. Experienced
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? Yes_
14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled? Tried it both ways
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall CA Antivirus...firewall not installed
16. What country are you living in? USA
17. Has anything in your setup changed recently? NO Have you updated your version of LW or Java?NO Have you added any new software or new hardware? NO Have you updated any software? NO Have you moved house, changed internet plan or ISP etc etc? NO