How many green connection bars do you have? Do you see the firewall icon (brick wall in front of the blue globe)?
If you're not connected (ie no green bars) or are firewalled, check out the thread below.
Connection problems? Check here first!

If there's not a connection problem, try the fixes in the thread below
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showth...search+results

If you still need help, post back with your details

OS(Win XP etc)
LW & Java version (help > about LW & you'll see)
Firewall you're using
Modem/router brand & model
ISP
Connection type (DSL etc)
Where you connect from (home, school etc)
Are you sharing a connection with other computers
Is this your first try with LW

It still doesn't seem to be working.

I have a Windows xp, LW, windows firewall, wireless connection from home, sharing a connection with other computers and this is my first attempt with LW. What else did you need to know?

oh, I have 4 red bars and the brick in front of the globe (firewall)

Did you configure your XP firewall (don't run without a firewall, just configure it for LW)? If not, there are instructions below
Firewall setup
Make sure that you're only using 1 software firewall!

Do this test & see what result you get
http://www3.limewire.com:6346

Who is your ISP?
What's the brand & model of your modem or router?

It seems like im having the same problem. im using limewire basic. It never shows any results. and before i click on search the box pops up saying "LW is currently connected to the network. your search may not many results until you are fully connected to the network!" well i configured my Firewall to open a port for Gnutella as it said on the support page but it didn't help. i would be very thankful if someone could help me out with this.