If you want to try the older version then see below. I would completely wipe the latest version off of the machine before trying this. Use the LW uninstaller and NOT Add/Remove Programs option.
Limewire.
Old Version of Limewire Download
And here for the Whole index of older apps.
Old Version Downloads - OldApps.com 
And another.
Download LimeWire Basic 4.16.6 - filehippo.com