Ok I have read, re-read, and re-read again all the forums for trouble connecting. I even did everything that I read and nothing has worked. Limewire just all of the sudden decided it didnt want to connect. I have deleted, re downloaded, tried everything. I thought it was the firewall but limewire is in the allowed programs. So I just dont get it. I could use some help please. Thanks to all who read.

well if you have read and tried everything then maybe you should include a bit more info

your entire setup

what you have tried

I have windows xp, mcafee security, a cable modem...i have deleted and re-downloaded limewire, deleted and re-downloaded java even tried different versions, i have deleted the preference folder, i have checked all of my settings on limewire, i replaced the gnutella file, and changed the listening port.

Sleepless was refering to these details: System details - help us to help you (click on blue link)

Mcaffee .. firewall or just security programs? Only one active firewall needed & it needs to be configured to allow LW full access.

It's my guess the issue is with your modem/router or ISP. But it may be something as small as java version or corrupt installation.

BTW does your security package include Pestpatrol? If yes, put LW on it's exception list. Else it will attempt to remove the LW program ... it is not safe to use with p2p programs.

1. Windows XP
2.Windows Firewall and McAfee (windows is shut off and McAfee is set to accept limewire)
3.384 MB of RAM
4.20.72 GB of space
5.Cable modem
6.Motorola, I dont know the rest
7.My House
8.Limewire 4.16.6 and Java 1.6.0_03
9.Cable One (?) I get my internet thru my cable company.
10.It says the page cannot be displayed
11.Nope, this is the only computer
12.This is a new problem. I have had limewire for years and all of the sudden it just stopped working.
13.Yes I do see a brickwall in front of the globe
14.Im not sure. But when we got the modem I just plugged it into the computer and it started working
15.McAfee
16.USA

Well I think your answer lies with #10. Seems that your ISP Is the Culprit.
They have an "Acceptable Use Policy." Which means they are Throttling your Bandwidth.
You can read it for your self right here. Review of CableOne - dslreports.com

Sounds like they have some Very Unhappy Customers.

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well is there anything i can do? or do i have to call cableone to try to figure something out???

Based on those reviews I would say a change of internet service provider is the only possible step.

You could try a BitTorrent program first, but it looks like Limewire is a no go.

Ok I just talked to cableone and they said that i have enough bandwith to download music from limewire, but that he wouldnt recommend it(blah blah blah). didnt ask him that. the problem is cableone is the only one we can get the net thru around here, unfortunatly. what is this BitTorrent program your talking about?? i dont know too much about the internal aspects of a computer.

and why would this happen out of nowhere? it seems like since i hooked up my new printer all of the sudden limewire wont work