Odd problem. (LW won't load, computer freezes)
 

When I click to open Limewire, it opens, but doesn't load and my computer freezes so I have to Ctrl Alt Del out of it. Any reason why and anyway to fix it so it'll open?

Try updating Java.

Remove All Java versions installed (via Add/Remove Programs) before you install the latest Version. (Download the JRE Offline Installer)
Java SE Downloads Fifth One Down.

Hm, well it seems that it is no longer a problem since I uninstalled/reinstalled it and it worked fine.

Now it's just the matter of connecting. Says it detects a firewall it only will stay on the first bar. Help?

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system details

1. Windows XP
2. I believe something from AOL. My mom still uses it, no idea why.
3. 512 MB
4. 17.4 GB
5. Broadband
6. Toshiba
7. Home
8. 4.18.3
9. Time Warner
10.It says "Your test worked!"
11. No.
12. I've used LW before
13. Yes
14. It's on top of the computer
15. I use avast and spybot.
16. USA