I am also using the same OS and have not experienced anything like what you are saying. I do have Netstat running at all times.

Did you install version 1.3.0.0 'over' an earlier iteration of Shareaza?
Perhaps, if you have not already done so, you should try deleting Shareaza and do a fresh install of version 1.3.0.0

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