Hello again, now that the desktop is fixed could you please help me with the same problem on the Limewire Pro 4.18.8 refusal to "Direct Connect" like the desktop. My Laptop is a Dell Inspiron 9100 (gaming system) with 3.4GHZ processor 2GB Ram. 250GB hard drive with a fresh installation of Win XP PRO. I have already done the OFFLINE changes on my laptop. All it has is Avast Home Ed as well with NO security software, I even tried turning off XP PRO's Firewall but the Limewire Pro 4.18.8 still says it is behind a firewall and refuses to Direct Connect. Please let me know if you can be of assistance. THANKS