Is it Connecting?
 

I just opened my limewire about five minutes ago and it says "search may be slowed because limewire is connecting to the network" well how long does that take? Its not doing anything.

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Connection problems? Check here first!

Do the port test. Make sure your firewall's configured. Check to see if your router supports UPnP, if it does - make sure it's enabled. Read the info about NAT firewalls in modems/routers, if your router has this feature then you may need to port forward. Who is your ISP?

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