XP user can't connect
 

I just joined Limewire and I can't connect with any of my searches. The bar stays at the same speed. I have windows XP and Mcgafee antivirus. I am working off a DSL wireless router, but I don't think that is stopping the connection. I don't know where to go in my sys:dance::welcomeani:tem to turn off any firewalls and need someone to walk me through this. Unfortunatally, I can't use the system yet? Any help out there? tHANKS IN ADVANCE.
Will