Just to clarify. Some ISPs charge extra for a static IP (A global static IP). The static IP you need to have is a Local Static IP.

You can still have a Local static IP, even if your global is dynamic (just ask WW )

You do need to get the DNS server numbers (two IP addresses) from your ISP though, and if they give you crap about that, then you give them the hard time. I think they are even obligated to give them out to customers when asked.

And WW is right, if they told you those things, they have no idea what they are talking about.

I actually had never heard of being charged, thanks sleepless...

With the DNS server numbers aren't they already supplied...I found them when I followed the static IP instructions, I never had to ring my ISP...

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Thanx!

All I aksed for when I got their tech. support was if they would/could provide me with an IP address and a Static IP . The tech froze! He asked me to repeat what exactly it was I was looking for and I mentioned the "IP" address...that he gave me, then I asked for a "static IP" and nothing. I thought the call got dropped or something but no. He needed to check with his supervisor and put me on hold and then came back and told me was near impossible and the cost was way too expensive(his words btw).
So what you're saying is be very specific when I call my ISP back as to Local vs.Global static IP correct?
I'm going to give this one more try before I quit on this "project" for the night...only to be picked up again this time tomorrow right! UGH! this isn't fun for us "self taught" little folk out here.Unlike you and WW!
BUt I really do appreciate your help for sure!
I'll keep you posted!
"K"

Don't say anything about static IP numbers ask for the DNS server numbers, when you have them you can enter them where the instructions tell you to...

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Karen!! I had the EXACT same problem as you. Started with MP3Downloading and through all the others, ended up at Limewire. I finally just moved all my music to a general folder on my Hard drive and uninstalled and deleted every music downloader I had. Restarted my computer and went to Limewire.com. I disabled my Norton Anti-virus and I got the Limewire 4.12.11 Pro version. Followed everything to the T AND IT WORKED!!!! After I downloaded a song to make sure I wasnt seeing things, I put my AntiVirus back on and everything was fine. I went through the same crap as you and was in tears because I could not get straight answers or ANY answers what so ever. I hope this helps ( I do realize you were having issues back in December...me too!!).
Hope it works for you as easy as it worked for me. I had to do NOTHING with my ISP or #'s.

Back in Feb. about 80% of my software was taken out by a virus so I nuked my entire system and started from scratch. I did back up the LImewire pro. though and reinstalled. It did work! I'm not sure if it was a virus all along that preventing me from connecting ( I doubt it)but I'm sure it didn't help matters at the very least.Talk about a frustrating journey! Glad you're up and running! Thanks for the advice.I'm sure many will benefit!