trouble connecting / windows 7

[fastboy21]

1. reset router/modem. no difference.
2. moved folder to root of drive. no difference.
3. double checked patchme added to short cut. no difference.
4. no anti-virus software, other than whatever is native to windows7 firewall (which i've turned off).

still seems stuck...i'm fairly convinced it is a windows 7 problem as i was able to log in before i had to reinstall windows 7.