You can try Bearshare until you get Limewire's problems sorted out.

Everyone that has it crash their pc post these specs:

What version of Java are you running?
What version of Limewire? (Help/About)
Version of Windows?
What do you do before it crashes?
What software is running when using Limewire (lower right of screen icons)?
What did you install most recently?
What is the last version of Limewire that still works? (www.oldversion.com for old versions)
How much RAM do you have?
Hard Disk capacity? Free space?
What security software (antivirus/firewall/etc) is running?
Have you checked your computer for viruses using up to date trustable (Mcafee/Norton ETrust/etc) antivirus software?
(and please do not post opinions about any software you like or dislike event if you believe one is better than the other)

Thankyou for the time you spent answering all those questions and I hope to see replies.