i already searched, tried all the available options that are stickied on the forum but i can't seem to get it work. i have a hunch of what's wrong though. i used trend micro antivirus/firewall and i also use a router/modem. but when i go to turn off my virusscan and firewall, it still says that LW has detect a firewall. how can that be when i turned it off already, including the firewall by windows. so i think my main problem is trying to let my firewall and my linksys router to allow the limewire port to access. so i'm just wondering how do i go about doing that?

thanks. and here are the answers to questions you guys need.


1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98) If using Windows Vista, please tell us whether you have an Administrator user account. XP Home Ed. SP3
2. What firewalls you have? Trend Micro Internet Security Pro
3. How much ram? 1GB
4. Hard Disk space available? 30GB
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) Broadband
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? Modem: Arris, Router: Linksys WRT54G
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.)? Home
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help bar > About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version. _ Click to see Sample image (Latest LW 4.18.8 and latest Java version)
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? Comcast
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? It says "Your test worked!"
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. Modem is set in my room w/ router. Another room in the house has a wireless adapter that picks up the WiFi signal from the router in my room.
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. New problem. I have used LW before with no problems, but that was before I had a router and a firewall program.
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? _ click here to see Sample image Yes
14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled? Sorry, don't know.
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall Trend Micro Internet Security
16. What country are you living in? Sometimes there are ISPs with the same name in more than one country (eg Clearwire in the USA & also in Ireland). Oregon, USA
17. Has anything in your setup changed recently? Have you updated your version of LW or Java? Have you added any new software or new hardware? Have you updated any software? Have you moved house, changed internet plan or ISP etc etc? No, Java up-to-date. Only version of LW installed.