starting on limewire

i dont understand why my search wont work. it keeps telling me im not fully connected to the network...what network? is there something im missing?

When you use LW, you connect to the Gnutella network...a network of computers which are sharing files. The network's made up of users like you & me.
Anybody who's using a Gnutella client (a program like LW, BearShare, Morpheus, Phex etc) connects to the Gnutella network for their file sharing...you choose which files you want to share & then they're shared on the network, for other people to download.
Howstuffworks "How Gnutella Works"
Gnutella - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

If you're not connected properly, have a look here for some fixes to try. If you're new to LW & file sharing, don't panic - just go through the fixes slowly & there are links to other threads with more info. If you still can't connect, post back with your system details...the thread here has info about the details that we need.
If LW Will Not Connect

im still confused. i went to the links. the last one tells me to go through some steps, but i dont understand some. some dont make any sense.

Go to Start > click on My Computer > double click on Documents and Settings > double click on the folder with your username > double click on Application Data. Now look for a folder named LimeWire. This folder named LimeWire is your preferences folder. You need to open the LimeWire folder by double clicking on it.

how do i do this? no where does it say application data

i have delted and downloaded a new gnutella (sp?)
i have also downloaded a new java.
firewall off.

i have done everything i possibly can think to do. and mine comes up with the cant connect message. is there a third option i should try?

**Moved**

Edit: Pleease don't post in other threads...I just replied here about you not being able to find App Data...now I see you've found it. Keep all of your posts here.

Did you delete LW's preferences folder? Did you try the older version of Java as well as the latest version? You need to give us your system details.

i have tried both java versions (old and new) with no results.
my folder has a different name. it says "Limewire store purchased". i do have a folder in my documents named "limewire"

what kinda of information is needed and i will do my best to get it.

thank you so much for your help. i re-read all your help and i finally got it. thank you