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Theres a previous post on the same topic, but didnt solve my problem.

I did a spyware scan, and limewire came up twice. One was limewire.exe, and I dont know what the other one was. I had my computer set to delete automaticly, so they were both deleted. Now, whenever I click the limewire icon, It dosnt load. I've tried re-installing limewire, turning off the spyware scan for a second, but nothing seems to work. Im usually computer smart, but this ones got me stumped. Any ideas?

Hi Nebuaka

Follow these instructions exactly.
So, you need to Go, Start/All Programs/LimeWire n Uninstall all L/W versions.
Do Not Uninstall From Change or Remove Programs.
Re BOOT Your computer NOW.

Now Go to, Start/Search/click on all files n folders/more advanced options/
& make sure, case sensitive, is not ticked. (all other boxes should be ticked)
Now!!, Put limewire in box, (all or part of file name) & click search.
Delete everything found, including Prefetch folder, (I mean everything)
Re BOOT Your computer NOW.

Now! Go to,
START/Set Program Access/Change or Remove Programs,
now completely remove all versions of java.
Re BOOT Your computer NOW.

Now! Use this Link to get (jre-1.5.11) Use the off line installer, NOT the (recommended) one,
Java SE Downloads - Previous Release - JDK 5
When Download is completed.
Disconnect from internet, close ALL apps n reinstall java.

Now!! Use this link to download latest L/W version using the off line installer
LimeWire
If you need help, Shout, If it fixed your problem or not, Feedback helps others.

P.S Whats the name of the antispy prog U used. ?
Peace

Yup, that fixed it. Thanks for your help. :xeri_ok1ani:

care to discuss this via messages?

Hi, mickjapa108 I'm having same problem when I click the icon the start up screen loads then after this it does nothing I have followed yr instuctions but when I try to go into "Start/Search/click on all files n folders/more advanced options" the strangest thing happens a box pops up saying "windows exploror has enc. a problem and needs to close we are sorry for the inconvenience" I'm using limewire free also when I tried doing a spy ware search this freezes I'm not sure what to do next any ideas? thanx

Arvn4u Hi.
You have a worm I believe, so follow this exactly

> First remove Limewire(Start>All Programs>Limewire>Uninstall)
> Download "Brute force Uninstaller" to Desktop
>To download http://www.merijn.org/files/bfu.zip
>Right click the "BFU folder" on your desktop, and choose "Extract All"
>Click "next"
>In the box to choose where to extract the files to,
>Click "Browse"
>Click on the + sign next to "My Computer"
>Click on "Local Disk (C: ) "
>Click "Make New Folder"
>Type in BFU
>Click "Next", and Uncheck the "Show Extracted Files" box and then click "Finish".

Then,
>Download Alcra PLUS Remover at this link
>Right click link underneith and select "save target as" Save it in the same folder you made earlier "(c:\BFU)".
http://metallica.geekstogo.com/alcanshorty.bfu

>Reboot to "safe mode"
>Go to "My Computer>C:/BFU folder".
>go to "BFU.exe"
>Select "folder icon"(top right)
>click "alcanchorty.bfu"
>Press "Execute" and let the program do it’s job. (You ought to see a progress bar if you did this correctly.)
>Wait for the complete script execution box to pop up and press "OK".
>Press "exit" to terminate the BFU program.
>Reboot into normal windows.

IT'S GONE

It is not absolutely necessary to uninstall Limewire or go into safe mode.It just makes it easier to do with Limewire not popping up all the time
Tell us how you get on.
Peace.

mickjapa108 Hi,

I have just followed the steps completely however LW still does not open

Arvn4u Hi
Sorry for the late reply, very busy.
Download AVG free AV program from this blue link, Update it first, then Boot into safe mode & scan, (remove all it finds)
AVG Free Advisor: AVG Anti-Virus Free

If that don't fix it, Try this clean reinstall.

Follow these instructions exactly.
So, you need to Go, Start/All Programs/LimeWire n Uninstall all L/W versions.
Do Not Uninstall From Change or Remove Programs.
Re BOOT Your computer NOW.

Now Go to, Start/Search/click on all files n folders/more advanced options/
& make sure, case sensitive, is not ticked. (all other boxes should be ticked)
Now!!, Put limewire in box, (all or part of file name) & click search.
Delete everything found, including Prefetch folder, (I mean everything)
Re BOOT Your computer NOW.

Now! Go to,
START/Set Program Access/Change or Remove Programs,
now completely remove all versions of java.
Re BOOT Your computer NOW.

Now! Use this Link to get (jre-1.5.11) Use the off line installer, NOT the (recommended) one,
Java SE Downloads - Previous Release - JDK 5
When Download is completed.
Disconnect from internet, close ALL apps n reinstall java.

Now!! Use this link to download latest L/W version using the off line installer
LimeWire
If you need help, Shout, If it fixed your problem or not, Feedback helps others.
Peace

Hi, mickjapa108 I just tried the av virus no threats uninstalled limewire but when I tried a search it stops and a box pops up saying "windows exploror has enc. a problem and needs to close we are sorry for the inconvenience" not sure why any ideas thanx 4 the help

Hi Arvn4u.
OK!! You need the lads, its fixable Good luck.

go to one of the Free computer Help sites listed here, They really know what there doing. Register and post in there
forum, They will instruct you to D/L & run software that can be trusted,
Not all sites are Genuine, These three are recommended by US & tekies.

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Peace.