Connection problem, I think
 

Just downloaded lw but when I try and search, nothing happens. Been through all previous advice and nothing's worked yet. Any ideas please:-

1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98) Win xp
2. What firewalls you have? Norton
3. How much ram? 512
4. Hard Disk space available? 2gb
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) broadband
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? etec adsl 2/2+
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.)? house
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help>About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version. 4.12.11 i1.5.006
9. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider)? tiscali
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? test worked
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. yes - laptop but lw just on pc
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. 1st try
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface?yes

First have you turned XP firewall off, if not DO it.
Restart Com.
Now! Go to,
START/Set Program Access/Change or Remove Programs,
now completely remove all versions of java.
Re BOOT Your computer NOW.

Now! Use this Link to get JRE 6, Use the off line installer, NOT the (recormended) one,
http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp
When Download is completed.
Disconnect from internet, close ALL apps n reinstall java.
Do this & get back to us
Peace.

thanks for the reply -it seems to have worked a treat!:)

Nice to here it.
Happy sharing
Oh!! & try to avoid D/L between 6pm & 11pm, Tiscali filters P2P traffic at this time.

Peace.