Below are major links to topics you should see BEFORE posting about the topic if still need to post after reading. (click on links!)

(a) Can't launch LW: Bouncing in Dock/Install 'null' error quick fix list (Also How to Delete your LW Preferences folder)
(b) LimeWire Bounces In Dock and Disappears? Look Here!


Deleting LW Preferences folder in OSX


QuickTime 7.0.4 bug stops LimeWire from opening!


OS 10.3.9 issues


How to change default program in OSX

Problems watching Videos - Read this


How to downgrade to an older version of iTunes ! And iTunes 'Alternative' programs

Issues you should know about iTunes & iPod _______ WMA Files on Mac OSX

Alternate OSX Audio programs (check under Mac OSX listing)



Tip: Purge the Downloads Queue!


Utility that backs up lw's downloads.dat/bak files automatically for mac os x here


Tiger users should update their Java to 1.5 / Leopard users check their Java version used if problems for better efficiency with LimeWire. You can tell the Tiger OSX 10.5 system whether to use java 1.4 or 1.5 About Java 2 Platform Standard Edition (J2SE) 5.0 Release 1 for Tiger. More instructions here Setting up Java 1.5. ___ For Leopard OSX 10.5 users, see Java Preferences for Leopard users, as swapping from Java 1.5 to 1.6 or back may fix your problem. Whichever OSX version you are using, make sure you have the latest Java version on your computer by going to Apple icon drop-down menu at top left of menu bar, choose Software Update. Using Apple's Software Update


LimeWire Manual


Other Stickys you may find some answers: Major Topics for OSX Installation Help --- Major Topics for Downld/Upld Problems Sticky --- MAJOR TOPICS for Open Discussion HELP --- Connections Problems? Look here before posting! --- Major Topics for Tips & Tricks (mostly but not only Windows tips) --- Major Topics for General Mac Support --- Major topics for Getting Started with either LimeWire 4 or 5 --- Major Topics for 'LimeWire Tips & Tricks'