Something Wrong With Ares ?

Ive been using Ares for a while now without problems, but two days ago it stopped connecting. If I leave it for >1 hr it may connect, but I don't get any search results and my downloads/uploads don't move.

WinXP Pro Sp1, Sygate PF Pro, Norton AV2003, Ares Lite, ADSL.

Try selecting the block large hints option. Also if you got any personal firewalls, get rid of them as they are shit that dont protect you.

probably a firewall, try reinstalling ares