Connects at Startup when set not to
 

Hi everyone from a newbee,
I have just upgraded to Version 4.10.9 and I now find that when starting Limewire that if there are uncompleted downloads in the Download window that an internet connection is established and downloading continues, even though I have set the Preferences to NOT connect at Startup. My status at the bottom of the screen shows NO Connection yet downloading is taking place.
Any help would be much appreciated. :)

Sounds like a virus, see point 4 here
WARNING: Viruses on the network you should be aware of

Within that thread is a link to Norbiesworld. If you go to his site & register (it's free), he'll help you get rid of the virus;)

Virus possibly
 

Hi Birdy,
Thanx for a quick reply. This problem only started after upgrading to Version 4.10.9. I have since then only downloaded Music files and have run a full virus scan which reports as clean. Also checked for Spyware, result clean.
If I revert back to Version 4.9.7 then all works as it should and only connects when I click connect.
If anyone has any further suggestions I would be most gratefull.

Have you tried reinstalling the new version with the offline installer?
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showpo...62&postcount=2

You could try deleting the preferences folder
Fixes for LimeWire

Reinstall
 

Hi Birdy,
That is an excellent idea as since using Limewire (over 2 years now) I have never uninstalled and reinstalled, I have always just installed a new Version over the top of the old one.
I will first try deleting the Preferences as you suggested to see if that helps. Thanx for the links, will let you know the results.

You should probably do your Java as well, there's a link in Grandpa's post for that. Also, install the Java first. Delete your prefs with LW closed:)

Problem still exists
 

Hi All,
Thanx for all your advice, here is the latest update. I have updated Java to the latest available. Completely removed Limewire Version 4.10.9 and any older versions so that there is not a trace of them left. Restarted PC and Installed Version 4.10.9. Same problem still exists - that is: When Limewire is started up and there are unfinished downloads still waiting, it automatically connects the Internet, even when the Preferences say not to. Infact, it connects and continues the downloads when in the Menu it says "Disconnected". Other than this problem it works faultlessly.
Any further ideas would be nice!

Despite the unlikelyhood of such a problem, might I suggest you register at Norbies site anyway to have a check done. It sounds suspicious ... too much of a coincidence. Despite your AV might not pick it up, there's lots of variations around that are continually changing. NorbiesWorld (click on link)

Problem solved
 

Hi All,
Thanx for all the suggestions, I found them very helpfull. I did register with NorbiesWorld and had my scan results checked out -all OK.
After trying all the suggestions given here and not having any success fixing the problem, I decided to take drastic action and do a Windows repair install - after backing up of course! Success, all is now working as it should.
My cure of the problem still remains a mystery but thanx to everyone for their help. :)