Try deleting your LW Preferences folder whilst LW is closed; instructions here: Point #2 & 3 in Fixes for Limewire (sample image included at bottom of page.) For you Point #2 might apply.

hmm ... I presume you were able to connect with LW previously? Your newer internet connection type might be the issue.

It would be worth checking out this thread-post for tips If LW 4 Will Not Connect (click on the blue link)
such as replacing your gnutella.net file.

Hu Lord of the rings..thanks so much for all the information..i will wait until tomorrow to print it..it is too overhelming.

I have java 1.6 AND 1.5... i highlighted the 1.5 dont know when it got updated but i am using the same laptop i was using in NZ and limewoere was working well...so maybe is the internet connections here in Argentina???

i have to read it properly
what if using an older version java doesnt suit the computer for other purposes

habe no ide what java is for..and i am afraid of touching all these settings
and the menus not always are the same as the samples..

it is to much for me to handle....will read it and tomorrow will bring it home
and see if i can do something about it.
and under connections there are heaps of ip addresses and wouldnt dare touch thoese things..
Is there a simpler way to change something the way this internet connections works? all the problems sarted here in Argentina
I havebeenusing LimeWire inNZ for about 3 years with no problem
Maybe the country is a problem?
thanks a lot