new computer set up problems
 

Hey there, I recently just hooked up my new computer and I tried to download limewire. It seem to download sucessfully but then when I click the icon on my computer it begins to initialize but then stops and nothing happens. I am really fruistrated and not the most comouter literate person. If someone could help me get my limewire back on my new comouter, you will be my new best friend:) Thanks!

I'm a bit confused...do you mean that LW won't install? Or has it installed ok but now won't open?

If installs the prob, this might help:
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showth...e+wont+install

If it won't open, follow the links here:
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showth...wire+wont+open
(some of the fixes are probably the same for both probs);)

Thanks
 

Hey thanks for your help. But I just followed the directions and reinstalled my java and limewire now when the download is finishing up it always seem to freeze when it asks me about my firewall protecection. So now I am lost and frustrated and do not know what to do. Help

Did you get the program from www.limewire.com ?
(If it's a scam version it might not work properly)

yes i got it from the website

Sherri81

Hopefully the following instructions will help:

1) Create a separate folder/directory on your C: drive, e.g named "Download"

2) Download Java and LW into this new folder/directory.

3) Delete your current installation of Java and LW, remembering to delete the folders, and all that remains in them, that were created by the first installation process.

4) Reboot your PC, a cold reboot is preferable to a warm reboot.

5) Go to your new folder and start the installation process of Java from there. Java will unpack itself and create it's own new folders.

6) After Java has finished installing itself reboot your PC, Java, at this point, may ask to reboot your PC anyway.

7) Go to your new folder and start the installation process of LW from there. LW will unpack itself, create it's own new folders and integrate itself with Java.

8) After LW's installation reboot your PC, LW may ask to reboot your PC anyway.

Your new installation of LW and Java should now work without any further difficulties unless you now have to reconfigure your firewall.


Hope this helps.



UK Bob

I've been having the same problem and I still can't figure it out.

I followed what ukbobboy01 said, but it still did the same thing at start up.

Any other suggestions?

nodoubtfreak

Can you explain your problem in detail?



UK Bob

I'll try my best.

So I have the newest versions of Java and LW installed. I go to open LW, click the icon, and it starts up.

Well, just the loading screen pops up, you know, before the interface pops up. And then it turns white. And my computer seems to bog down, like it starts to crawl, almost like its going to freeze. LW does load, but its so slow and it makes my whole computer choppy that I just control alt delete it, thats the only way to close it after it starts slowing down my computer.

And I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling several times, and it still does the same thing. And I tried what you suggested, and it didn't work either. I even tried installing different versions of LW and Java, still I get the same problem.

I also tried closing some of my virus and anti-spyware programs to see if that was causing it, but it still did the samething.

I don't know what else to do.

Nodoubtfreak

How much ram memory have you got on your PC, how big is your HD, how much space is free and finally how fast is your CPU?




UK Bob

I have 1GB of RAM, 127GB Hard Drive, 95GB free. And my CPU is at 2.50GHz.

Your new PC problem
 

Nodoubtfreak

It is obvious that you have plenty of power and space on your PC so I will suggest you do the following:

You say that you have followed my advice to Sherri81 already, may I suggest that you follow my advice again but before installing Java and LW you defrag your hard disk.

During installation, make sure that all LW setting are set at "Default".

If you can't do that during installation do it during LW's first run.

Let me know how you've got on.



UK Bob

Don't mean to interrupt, but I've been having simular issues. I my self have a very able pc but birdy has been trying to help and we've not found a solution. I have followed your instructions exactly, but when it is time for me to start up limewire it starts to load the user interface and then just closes. I have uninstalled and reinstalled the Java's online and offline, when I delete the limewire folders and start it up, the loading part will load and it will flash to the LW program for about 2-3 seconds then closes...my roommates are both complete morons and have LW running fine on their laptops, I even copied all their main files and tried to load what they have onto mine, its a later version, like 4.2 or something like that, but the same problems persisted, I am currently trying to get the recent one, 4.5.10 that I downloaded from limewire.com from...any suggestions?

Playasjoint

The latest release of LW is Ver 4.10.5, I suggest you use that instead of a beta version.



UK Bob

ukbobboy01

I did what you told me to. I uninstalled everything, defraged, and reinstalled everything like you said in your post to Sherri81, and it did the samething, nothing changed.

Nodoubtfreak

Did you get the chance to change all LW's setting to "Default" during installation?



UK Bob

I didn't see an option to do that. It just told me where to install it to. That was it.

Nodoubtfreak

Can you let me know the following:

What other programs do you have on your PC?

What are the programs/applets/utilities that autorun (startup) when windows starts up?

I take it that your O/S is Windows XP, please confirm?

Are you running your video resolution at 1024 x 768 or higher, if so what is it?

Has LW always behaved in this way, slowing down your PC to a crawl, or is this something that recently happened?

I am assuming that your PC is fairly new, under a year old, and that most of the programs you have are fairly standard, i.e. word processor, internet browser, games, etc.

However, there is something on your PC that LW does not like and the only problem solver now left is the "process of elimination".



UK Bob

Ok, I have a solution!

Leave Java Alone - Do Not Uninstall!

Now uninstall LimeWire....

Download This Utility... RegSeeker

Do a Windows File Search:

Start - Search
All Files/Folders Link
More Advanced Options
Check the box next to "Search Hidden and System Folders"
Type LimeWire
Click Search

Any and all files you find - delete!

Now install and run that program I mentioned above.

When it is open...click on Find in Registry
Type LimeWire
Now only delete the registry keys that actually have the word "limewire" in them.

You don't neccessarily have to back up before deletion, but you can.

After you have done the two things above, restart your computer.

Re-download and install LimeWire!

If you continue to have problems I have a few more utilities that may help you out.

Good Luck!

LonestarSecurity

Looks like a good solution that points to problem with the registry.



UK Bob

I just tried what LonestarSecurity suggested, but it still didn't work. Its still slowing down my computer bad.

NoDoubtFreak

You need to include in your next post everything about your current setup.

Motherboard:
CPU
Memory + Timings:
Video Card:
Hard Drive:
Windows Version:

And a list of what is in your current processes.

You can download a utility called Tune-Up Utilities

Once it is installed; run it; don't worry about the trial right now.

Click on Administer & Control Tab (on left)

Click on TuneUp Process Manager

If you hit PrintScreen on your keyboard while that program is open and then include that image in your post we can see what processes may be conflicting with LimeWire. We need more information than "it isn't working" to help you better.

Here are my settings:

Motherboard: DFI LanPartyUT nF4 SLI-DR
CPU: AMD Athlon 64 3200+
Memory + Timings: OCZ EL DDR PC-4000 / 500MHz / Gold Series I think is what I have. I'm not too sure of the timings.
Video Card: XFX NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GT
Hard Drive: Dunno brand. At 127GB 95GB free.
Windows Version: XP

Tune-Up Screens: (Thumbnails, so click them)
http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/4...eup16zn.th.jpg

http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/8...eup21zn.th.jpg

nodoubtfreak,

your having the exact same problems as me. i just put together this gaming rig. LW was working and now it isnt. if you figure it out, please post in here. im watching this thread. and if i figure it out, ill post it.

found out the problem. and i noticed you got a 7800. i got a 6800gs. set your AA to application controlled. and it will start up. i had my AA and AF on max. and i guess LW doesnt like that.

Whats my AA? And where do I change it?

Right click desktop > properties > settings > advanced > geforce tab. then look around. its different for every card

Screen shot might help you want to set them to application controlled