1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98)windows xp
2. What firewalls you have?norton i believe and windows
3. How much ram?
4. Hard Disk space available?
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) broadband
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers?
7. Where are you trying to connect from (home, school, work, etc.)?college dorm
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help>About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version.
4.12.6
java-1.5.0._02
9. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider)?Realtek RTL8139/810x Family Fast
10. Do this simple test for us. Using your browser go here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ The page should say 'Your test worked!'. What happens when you go there?no

11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up.
um id ont know
12. Is this a your 1st try at FW or is this a new problem with an experienced user.first
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of FW's interface?yes i do

im sorry i couldnt answer all of them

Disable either your XP or Norton Firewall. These 2 firewalls will clash with eachother & result in less security, not more. And will also give LW firewall issues. And configure your other firewall. You could try XP firewall enabled just for the moment & disable Norton just to see if you can get connected; Firewall configuration instructions (click on link)

* But I suspect the main problem here is connecting from a Dorm. Most schools & dorms now block or filter p2p programs.

is there a way for me to fix the p2p blocking prblem that the college may have??