Computer Help

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I really need some help with connecting to Lime Wire. I use to have the free Limewire and decided to purchase the Pro and now I am having issues. What is the problem? My information is below. Please help as soon as possible.


1. OS version? Windows XP Home Edition
2. What firewalls you have? Windows Firewall. I disabled it, and the search won't work.
3. How much ram? 512MB Ram
4. Hard Disk space available? 31GB
5. Connection type? DSL Wireless
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? Belkin Router connected to my mom desktop computer. I have a laptop and get wireless from that.
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.)? House
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? 14.10
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? ATT
10. Do this simple test for us. Using your browser go here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ The page should say 'Your test worked!'. What happens when you go there? It worked
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? Sharing connection with my moms desktop.
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. I use to have Free Limewire, never had an issue. I purchased Lime Wire Pro and have not been able to connect since I purchased it.
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? _ Yes
14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled? Not sure
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Windows Firewall. Disabled, Enabled, made LimeWire exception from Firewall. still no connection

16. What country are you living in? USA

I am also using Java 1.5.04 and Lime Wire 4.14.10 Pro

When you start LimeWire, look at the bottom left. It should be 1 green bar and 4 red bars once you start it up. Is it 1 green and 4 red? Or is it 5 red?