Go to add/remove programs & remove your current version of Java. Now reinstall JRE using the offline installer
http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp

Delete LW's preferences folder (make sure LW's properly closed), see points 2 & 3 below
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showth...threadid=36420

Now reinstall LW using the offline installer
http://www.limewire.com/english/content/download.shtml


Have you installed or updated any antispyware lately? If so, make sure LW is on the list of exceptions/allowed apps. Or disable any antispyware you're using & see if LW stays open