i cant search for anything (not connected)
 

limewire is currently connecting to the network. your search may not return many results until you are fully connected to the network .compact and windows xp. it wont connect and i dont know why ive had limewire once before. it worked before but not now.PLEASE HELP :bangh:

Delete LW's preferences folder when LW's properly closed. See point 3 here & also point 2 if you've used older versions of LW in the past (there could be a folder in either location).
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This will change all of your settings within options, you'll have to go back through afterwards & reset things. If you're not sure of your settings, go through LW's tools > options & write them all down, so that you can reset things later.
In case you're using Vista: LimeWire Pref Folder in Vista

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