Okay, on a scale 1-10 I probably fall in around a 5 in computers. I can get around and do the basics but when something doesnt work i am sorta screwed.

I downloaded the LimeWire Pro. It wont connect. It just says "starting connection". I looked under connections and its not showing any. I have emailed the tech support and followed their directions. I have looked around on this forum for a while and did what I could do. STILL CANT CONNECT!!!

I am running Windows XP. I even turned off my firewall to see if that was the problem. I have changed the port # as I saw in a post. I tried downloading that frost thing, but it was incomplete, something about the wrong java.

I am extremely upset that I have spent about 2 hours on this and have no resolution. I paid money for this program and cant get it to work. PLEASE HELP!!!

Thanks

I came across this and thought it might help.

1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98) Windows XP
2. What firewalls you have? Regular windows firewall is off, and i have an expired version of Norton.
3. How much ram? Not sure how to check
4. Hard Disk space available? 129 gb of free space
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) Cable
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? Not sure the brand name, its Grande Communications. On the bottom of the Modem it says Trade name Ambit. Model # U10C018
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.)? Appartment complex
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help bar > About LW...) I have LW 4.18.8 and Java 1.5.0_05
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? Grande Communications
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?Your test worked!!
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. No
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. 1st try at limewire
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? Yes_ click here to see Sample image
14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled? If this is regarding the setting on LW I changed it to port forwarding from another post, but it was UPnP
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall I think i just have windows. My nortons is there but its expired and I cant get rid of it but I cant run it
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). 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? Nothing has changed

You don't need to turn off the XP firewall - just make sure that it's configured to allow LW. Check out the links below for info.
Windows Firewall - LimeWire
PortForward.com - Free Help Setting up Your Windows XP Firewall.

It doesn't look like there's a firewall within your modem. Do you have a router as well?

Did you try a few different ports? Have a look through the link below - there are lots of different fixes to try. Go through them one by one & let us know if you have problems with a particular fix
If LW Will Not Connect

Your Java version is very old, you should update that. The help thread above has info about updating Java.