Do this test: Bug Report instructions & sample image Is the result True/False? If false then you have a firewall issue.
False
Did you configure your firewall so it allows LW full access (advisable not to have 2 active firewalls b/c they can interfere with each other); Firewall configuration instructions (click on link)
[B]Did it ...[B]

Can you give us a total desciption of your set up:
1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98) ... Windows xp
2. What firewalls you have? ... AVG windows free adition
3. How much ram? ... 230GB?
4. Hard Disk space available? ... 202GB
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) ... Broadband
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? ... Modem nt sure rest
7. Where are you trying to connect from (home, school, work, etc.)? ... Home
8. What version of Limewire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help>About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version. ... Limewire Basic
9. Who is your isp provider? ...???
10. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user ... Worked for a month or two ... now connection problems

kaz