Thanks once again L O R! Yes it probably has just been 30 days or so but the LPE connection fix isn't doing it this time. I am running Windows 7, I made sure Java and LPE was running as admin. Also the normal usuals on the list. I now need to do the LW preferences folder trick if I can figure that out.

My pirate limewire wont connect '; have the courts taken us out again ???

Have you tried the connection fix as posted here (first fix in the list)? http://www.gnutellaforums.com/connec...t-connect.html
You might have to wait a while to connect... it can take 5 - 10 minutes

And if so, have you tried any of the other connection fixes in that thread?

If nothing there has worked for you, please post back with your system details as per this link: System details - help us to help you -> Provide these details when you post!!!

Even with the LPE connection fix you need to obtain a fresh one if you previously downloaded one more than 30 days ago. Otherwise the connection file it will install will be over 30 days old and same scenario. I know how to fix this on Mac OSX but not windows. File_Girl71 provided a small file that should help protect the connection file if LW5 has not been used in 30 or more days. LimeWire-FiX2.zip

That particular link file is empty (0 bytes)

Not for me, it's around 53 KB and has LimeWire-FiX.exe inside which is about 70 KB after unzipping. I just downloaded and checked.
Oh I just realised, because i zipped it on my mac you will get a MACOSX folder inside. Ignore that folder. The LimeWire-FiX.exe file will be beside it after unzipping. I don't see the OSX folder on my Mac, only if I unzip it on Windows.

It's just easier for me to zip on my mac. Easy and quick, as the zipper is built into the system.

What LimeWire-FiX will do is help prevent LW deleting your connection file if LW has not been used for 30+ days.

Thanks LOR. Unfortunately I am running windows and after 6 download and extraction attempts I am getting a win rar diagnostic message saying:
! C:\Users\pc\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Tempor ary Internet Files\Low\Content.IE5\Y1QSOMLQ\LimeWire-FiX2[2].zip: The archive is either in unknown format or damaged
! C:\Users\pc\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Tempor ary Internet Files\Low\Content.IE5\Y1QSOMLQ\LimeWire-FiX2[2].zip: Unexpected end of archive
! C:\Users\pc\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Tempor ary Internet Files\Low\Content.IE5\Y1QSOMLQ\LimeWire-FiX2[2].zip: The archive is either in unknown format or damaged

Try this one, it was zipped on Windows 7 and not XP or Mac.

I noticed the properties of the previous copy suggested it was a rar file despite being a zip. So much for freeware compressor packages. Sorry for the inconveniences. I'll replace the first copy also.

Attached Files

LimeWire-FiX2.zip (48.2 KB, 153 views)

My limewire 5.6.2. Wont connect to the internet ;

when i right click on limewire and click on open file location i get this message ; a fatal error has been detected by the java runtime environment ;
exception access violation ;
what should i try next ????

Which version of Java are you using? And which Windows version?

Might be an idea to uninstall LW and try re-installing. Also set Java to 'Run as Administrator' if using either Vista or Windows 7 (or later.) You can achieve that by finding the Java.exe file and right-clicking and choosing the option. Otherwise reinstall the Java with the Java installer set to 'Run as Administrator'.

You can also set LW to 'Run as Administrator'. This was usually recommended for Vista, so might be helpful for Windows 7 (or later) also. One way was to set the LW installer to 'Run as Admin.'

If same problem, try changing LW's compatibility mode by right-clicking the LW shortcut and choosing Properties. Perhaps change to XP or something similar. Depends on which Windows you are using.