If you are running Java 6.1 uninstall it from the add/remove programs and then re-install the JRE 5.11 offline version....(4th one down)
Java SE Downloads - Previous Release - JDK 5
If that doesn't help try deleting your preference folder..
Fixes for Limewire when LW isn't operating as it should
Still no luck ??
Could you supply these details please...
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