Can not connect / 1 bar thing

Hello.
OK, I have used limewire for years with not to many problems. Recently I had to reload my operating system (windows XP). Now I get the 1 bar thingy and there is a firewall icon on the globe picture. This used to be ok but while trying to trace the problem I have turned off the firewall from windows, removed the anti virus program, removed the wireless router from the system, and I am basically running a wide open computer thru the Motorola cable modem and that’s it.
Still get the 1 bar thing. Thanks in advance for the look, and helpJ
Leon Geiser.


1. OS version? Windows XP service pack 3
2. What firewalls you have? Should be none, see above
3. How much ram? 512mb
4. Hard Disk space available? Over 30 gig
5. Connection type? cable
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? Modem only, motorolla
7. Where are you trying to connect from? house
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? 4.18.2 / 1.6.0_06
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? brighthouse
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? I get 'Your test worked!'
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? no
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. new problem with an experienced user
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? yes
14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled? Don’t know
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? took it all off/none
16. What country are you living in? U.S.A.Florida.
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Hi Leongeiser

I suggest you enable your firewall and antivirus software otherwise you could have more problems than just connecting to LW -- Ensure that your firewall is configured to allow LW full access. See this link (Adding an exception for the Limewire program) --- In Limewire Links (below) click on (If LW will not connect) and go through these fixes -- if still no good click on (Fixes for LW when LW isn't operating as it should) let us know how you get on

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Limewire links: (If LW 5 will not connect) (If LW 4 will not connect)(system details) (LW Clean Reinstallation Instructions) (setting up your firewall to accept LW)

LW links are changed at times to match the current problems.