1.OS version? ( Windows xp sp 2) 2. What firewalls you have?....(windows firewall but i have it turned off
3. How much ram?....(don't know but i know it's enough)
4. Hard Disk space available?...(don't know but i know it's enough)
5. Connection type? (dialup)
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers?...(i have no idea)
7. Where are you trying to connect from (my home) 8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have?....(the newest)
9. Who is your ISP provider.... (aol)?
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 says 'Your test worked)
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up..(yes i use piolet and bearshare12. Is this your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user....(this is my first time)
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface?....(it wont startup)

i hope this helps and thaks