Unable to connect with Windows7,64 bit

[nyrayski]

I have been unable to connect to Limewire version 5.6.2 for the past 3 weeks. I have tried Everything. I have uninstalled and re installed Limewire several times. I have uninstalled and re installed the connection fix at least a dozen times. I have let it run for hours with it still just "connecting" screen. I have shut it of and restarted and I am at my wits end. I have tried all the fixes suggested in this forum but nothing has worked.
I am running Java 1.6, I have Windows 7 64 bit,Netgear WNDR3400 V.2 router, Motorola modem. None of the equipment has been changed at all. It worked when I installed it on this new computer. I used it several times. I am not sure what could be the issue...maybe a Microsoft update? I have turned off the firewalls and antivirus to no avail.
Is Limewire 5.6.2 just a buggy program. Judging by people with problems, maybe it is!
I need to get this to work so any help would be greatly appreciated!!!