I to LW Pro today, as well as upgraded to 5.5.10. I am running windows 7 64 bit, and IE 8. yesterday before I upgaded either, I was using LW 5.5.9, and it was working fine, now all it will do when you enter a search is say connecting. It shows no bars in the connection meter in the bottom right hand corner. can someone please help me

See whether anything here helps (click on blue link): If LW 5 Will Not Connect

Hint: If you've suddenly lost connection after upd@ting/upgrading LW then deleting LW's preferences folder is often a fix

If you're still stuck, please post back with your system details as shown in that thread

inspiron 1764 laptop
windows 7 proffesional
what else is needed?

I just downloaded Limewire for the 1st time on this computer. I've used it in the past but I got a new laptop....For some reason only seeing gray bars and says connecting but never does. I'm on a college campus...could that wifi connection effect it? Otherwise I'm at a loss....

Yes your college might be blocking. As for what info you should provide, there is a box at the top here with links and everything starting with "Connection Problems Problems getting the LimeWire...". Maybe there?

i am unable to connect

oh sorry to hear.