Try deleting your LW Preferences folder whilst LW is
closed; instructions here:
Point #2 & 3 in Fixes for Limewire (sample image included at bottom of page.)
How did you uninstall LW? The only 3 correct methods are: 1. Going to Start menu > Programs > LW > Uninstall.
2. Go to Program folder & find uninstaller.
3. Reinstall LW & it will uninstall previous version at beginning of installation process.