my limewire isn't connecting.
and i see that limewire has detected a firewall, so i tried my best to do what people have said to do to fix this problem.
like with the listening port numbers and stuff.
but i really dont know what i'm doing, and nothing's changed yet.

the_hashimo,
Read the sticky below & make sure that you're only using 1 software firewall which is configured properly. If you're connecting through a modem/router, they usually have their own internal firewall...see the info about enabling UPnP & port forwarding.
Connection problems? Check here first!

If you're stuck, please give us your details. Post #2 of the sticky shows the info that we need.

1.my test worked
2.Did you configure your firewall so it allows LW full access? i dont understand how to do it. like i dont know how to open network connections.

the connection firewall thing tells me to:
3.Go to Start -> Control Panel
4.Open Network Connections
but i can't even find start on my limewire
=/

That's Start on your computer;)

LMAO
omgggg
okay

okay i'm gonna try this thing over again

I did everything in the WINDOWS XP INTERNET CONNECTION FIREWALL list.
but i still have the firewall icon at the bottom, and i dont know what the linksys thing is for the next step.

Can you tell us your details please?:D
System details - help us to help you

1. OS version is windows 98
2. What firewalls you have?-i dont know?
3. How much ram?-i dont know?
4. Hard Disk space available?-i dont know?
5. Connection type is modem
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers-i dont know?
7. Where are you trying to connect from-home
8. What version of LimeWire-4.9.33 (LW) & Java -1.5.0_09
9. Who is your ISP provider- internet explorer
10.it says "your test worked" when i go to the link
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up.-i dont really know?
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user.-i've been using LW for roughly a year, and this is the first time it hasn't been working. but i dont know anything about LW technical stuff.
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? YES!!! it's horrible!