All of you, try the advice here: http://www.gnutellaforums.com/connec...t-fix-try.html
Start off by deleting LW's preferences folder & changing Java versions.

In case you have Vista, things are a bit different to XP when finding the preferences folder & other files/folders within Application Data. This thread should help with that: LimeWire Pref Folder in Vista

If nothing there helps, please give us your details.
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I have tried everything. I deleted and reloaded Java. I checked my firewall.

Is this a scam by limewire to get me to upgrade to limewire pro?

If I pay the $13.95 for pro, will I be able to connect.

This is beyond frustrating. I was surfing on limewire and now

I AM STILL STUCK AT ONE BAR CONNECTION.

Please let me know if I pay, will it work correctly?

thanks
Lou

me too....
Ive tried everything....
so frustrating...

Lou88888888,

Which version of Java did you try...the latest update, or the older archived version? Did you remove all existing Java versions before installing another one?

After you deleted the preferences folder & started LW, did you have to go through the LW setup wizard again?
Did you also look for a preferences folder in the old location of C:\Documents and Settings\your username\.limewire (not a hidden folder)?

Did you make sure that LW was properly closed when you deleted the preferences folder & also when you replaced the gnutella.net file? Did you also try uninstalling LW, reinstalling & then relpacing the gnutella.net file (as raffles did in the thread I linked to)?
If you reinstall LW, make sure to use the offline installer. When you click to download LW, cancel the dialog box which pops up & use the option to download the offline installer.
To uninstall LW, go start > all programs > limewire > uninstall. Don't uninstall via add/remove programs.

If basic LW isn't working, don't buy Pro!!

I have the exact same problem. when i bought LimeWire Pro for $14.99 on September 18, 2007, i never had problems at all. now for the past week i have the one bar starting connection,so, i emailed help desk and got no reply. I thought it was a firewall or a java problem, not so.I tried everything even switching ports.., nothing.
I paid $14.99 for this? I have alot more songs to download.
HELP Me?!

Read this thread from the beginning & try the fixes suggested.

Where did you buy Pro from? The only official site for downloading either version of LW is Lime Wire » Official Website & Free Download, BitTorrent «
Pro costs $21.95 for 6 months worth of free updates & email support, or $34.95 for a year's worth

same to me, please someone help me to get conected, I paid for that