Hi, I started using limewire about a year ago and it worked great for about 6 months and then inexplicably stopped working and I've tried on and off for a few months to connect again. I have completed uninstalled limewire and deleted all files and reinstalled several times, and I still haven't been able to connect. I've read through so many of these threads and I've tried everything I know how to do. some of these things I don't know how to do and I'd really love some help because not having limewire is driving me nuts!

System details:

1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98)
Windows XP
2. What firewalls you have?
windows and McAfee. I've checked both of these and they are not blocking limewire.
3. How much ram?
sorry, I don't know how to get this info.
4. Hard Disk space available?
sorry, I don't know how to get this info.
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.)
Cable
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers?
Modem: Terayon TJ 716x. I don't believe I have a router, my computer is not connected to any others.
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.
Limewire version 4.14.10, Java 1.5.0_03
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)?
AOL Time Warner
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?
page says "your test worked"
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up.
No, i'm not sharing the connection with other computers. I have installed morpheus (which is useless compared to limewire), but the problems with limewire started long before that.
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user.
I was able to successfully download from limewire for about the first six months after I installed it, but it's been over six months since I've been able to use it.
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface?
Yes, there is a brick wall, although I cannot figured what is firewalled. I have one green connection bar.
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/attach...1&d=1158099342
14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled?
I do not know about this. I do not know how to do this, would love some directions
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall
the only security program I know I have running is McAfee, but I have set it to allow access for limewire.
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).
I am in the United States.

I know there are hundreds of other people with the same problem but I really have read through the threads and I still need help.
I'd really appreciate it. We all love limewire so much and it really sucks when you get to use it for awhile and see how great it is and then it just gets cruelly ripped out from under you!

Thanks in advance!