I've had Limewire up and running for 6 months now, and just recently, everytime I try to connect, I get a message saying that my computer doesn't have an active internet connection or my firewall is blocking Limewire. I've tried almost everything, and I'm dying to know what the problem is. Plus, while I'm attempting a connection, I'm unable to connect with other programs, such as my web browser and AIM. Everything runs fine as long as I don't have Limewire open (even if it's disconnected).

Would you please provide a little more information.

Computer Type and CPU
Operating System & sp
Firewalls
HDD
RAM
LimeWire Version
Java Version
Modem Type and model no.
Router Type and model no.
Connection type (Dialup,ADSL,DSL,Cable)
Who is your ISP

Thank you

HP AMD Athlon
Windows XP with Service Pack 2
Zone Alarm (disabled personal firewall)
not sure what HDD means, sorry
not sure how much RAM
Limewire 4.6
Not sure what Java version I have
I'm connected at school

Hmmm doesn't sound good about the school. Most of them block or filter p2p traffic. It is possible your school may have started doing this. I would suggest you contact your school network administrator and find out.

Also WindowsXP sp2 contains a firewall. Have you configured this to allow LW full access. This has to be done for both TCP and UDP connections.

Maybe one of the other members or Mods. might have some other suggestions or ideas also.

I read some where on this site that Zone Alarm will ask me to allow "javaw.exe" I never got that message. what does that mean?

Hmm don't know. I've been searching and haven't found anything yet.

One of the other members or Mods may know.

I did find this link though. http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showth...ight=Zonealarm

Don't know if it applies to your situation or not.