yes, i see the firewall icon. i tried deleting the preferences folder and its still messed up.


OS(Win XP etc) - Windows XP Media Center (w/ recent updats)
LW & Java version (help > about LW & you'll see) - 4.12.4 Pro and Java is 1.50_06
Firewall you're using - I have ZoneAlarm but I've turned if off and tried it too.
Modem/router brand & model - Motorola Cable Modem and Linksys BEFSX41 Router
ISP - PenTeleData
Connection type (DSL etc) - 2 Way Cable
Where you connect from (home, school etc) - Home
Are you sharing a connection with other computers - Yes sometimes
Is this your first try with LW - No im a long time LimeWire user, nothing like this has ever happened to me before, though

Try port forwarding your router. That should get rid of the firewall icon & hopefully improve things for you. See the link below for instructions. Don't forget to set up a static IP address, you'll see a link for that within the instructions.
http://www.portforward.com/english/r...1/Limewire.htm