I used to use LW 4.10.0 but hadn't used it in months. I loaded it up and it would not connect to the network. It has the first bar and still does not connect. I have now downloaded version 4.18.2 and it still does not work.
I have looked at the other threads and followed some options that have been posted yet nothing.

Here are some of my system details.

1. Windows XP SP2
2. windows and bitdefender firewall
3. 1Gb RAM
4. 28Gb Hard drive space
5. Broadband connection
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers?
7. Connecting from house
8. LW version: 4.18.2 and Java version: 1.5.0_03
9. ISP? Virgin
10. The test worked
11. Not sharing connection
12. new problem, experienced user
13.There is a brickwall
14. Port
15. BitDefender
16. England

Please help

I, like you, am experiencing almost the identical issue. My laptop is working fine on 4.12. I loaded 4.18 today on the desktop (haven't used it in just over one year); using my verizon wireless connection (on both the laptop and desktop). I've followed all the tips that Limewire has offerered and to no avail. I even tried to turn off my firewall. I'm not a cg but smart enough to follow directions to troubleshoot. I am at a loss. Please if you figure this out, let me know.

Oh, same system, same service pack, same one bar turning green. Ugh. For what it is worth, my laptop has Vista (ugh again).

Many thanks,

Carlene

It seemed to have something to do with my ActiveX controls. I'm up and running.

Strange, i have not changed anything i just turned LW on today and its working fine.

Why do computers and software have to be frustrating at times?

hey, i'm having the same problem only with different circumstances. I have tried to upgrade from 4.16 because it was not connecting to the 4.18 on Windows Vista and Windows XP. I, however, was a frequent Limewire user. It may have been 3 weeks since I last opened 4.16 before it refused to connect. I've given it full access in my firewall settings, restarted my computers, and tried uninstalling and reinstalling the program. But according to y'all, I should just wait a day or two and it will start working again?

any help is greatly appreciated.

There are lots of fixes to try, in the thread below.
If LW Will Not Connect

If nothing there helps, post back with your system details...that thread has more info on the details that we need

what the hrck......why is it so hard to connect!!!!!

I am computer illiterate..help what does that mean?

sometimes limewire is being an *** but just run a bunch of searches over and over again eventually it should work.