i tried like e-one else i am clear on firewalls.... ports . isp..etc..... downloaded both versions of lime wire offline and recommended... a friend told me it might take up to 10 minutes. i waited for atleast 2 hrs each time.. so when i log into limewire i go to file... and connect but the bars on the bottom left. only goes to the first bar and no further. and yet i have friend who down loaded limewire. without any problems. i dont know if its my service provider (qwest communications phx.az) . i called them ask them the same ? tey said it has nothing to do on their end. but te service provider u r trying to connect with..... CAN ANYONE !!! help me on this problem to connect faster. i will be more than happy to give u my im on yahoo or phone# so maybe u can run it by me the correct? .... sry so long it would be greatly appreciated if i can get any kind of help..

thx dre