I went to site you previous post suggested, but version JRE 1.4.2 and JRE 1.5 aren't an option there. At least I couldn't find it.
All I could do was download J2SE 5.0 update 2. Java works fine, but no go on LW.

I do think my problem began when my computer auto update Java.
why wouldn't system restore to a prior point not fix this?
And if java is the culprit, when will LW have a fix?

I'm off to bed, will deal with this tomorrow.

Try again: Fixes for Limewire

The file you say to download (jre 1.5 or jre1.4.2) isn't available on the link you sent in the above post. Please send me a direct link to the download.

I found the file j2re 1.4.1 and installed it.
LW still won't connect.
Any other suggestions?

Well I tested those Java links & they work fine.

Here's another fix: A Fix for those whose ISP's block Limewire pages 1 & 2 which has a link to alternative instructions.

I have tried everything mentioned.... Can't get a proxy to work either.

Am I too dumb or is file sharing dying?

I may pawn my mp3 player..... waaaaa

My next recommendation then is to forward (open) a port on your Belkin. You will need to follow the steps very carefully in the order I list them. Most difficult is the 1st one. This is where most people make errors doing this.

1. Set up a Static ip address.
2. Forward port 6346
3. Manual port forward instructions & sample image & 2 posts after that.

For steps 1 & 2 see http://www.portforward.com/routers.htm (you didn't give me a model no. so you can find it) & you will find Belkin listed on far left column. Follow link for your model & set up a static ip for your model & the link at bottom of that page to finish the setting up of a static ip process. Then forward a port.