1. OS version? Windows XP
2. What firewalls you have? XP its off
3. How much ram? 2gig
4. Hard Disk space available? 100 gig
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) broadband
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? modem Speed Touch
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.)? HOME
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help>About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version. LW 4.14.10 Pro .. Java 1.5.10_10
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? Wannadoo now Orange
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? My test worked ok
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. NO just this one computer
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. LW was fine yesterday .. but not today
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? _ click here to see Sample image Yes but I can't find the stupid firewall .. although my system has not changed since yesterday, when LW was on and fine.
14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled? I have no idea
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall Free AVG and Zone alarms
16. What country are you living in? Sometimes there are ISPs with the same name in more than one country (eg Clearwire in the USA & also in Ireland). UK

When I try to search is say .. LW is currently connecting to the network. your search may not return many results until you are fully connnected to the network.

I am a tad frustrated as LW worked fine last night .. but tonight its not working .. I have been trying for the last 2 hours to get connected.

Many thanks for any help

Teddy