....i click on limewire and it says it loading and then it goes away...nothing happens...i tired everything....the fallowing the steps from the fixing thing.steps 1-5.....i tried installing java over and over again....but i keep getting this..pretty long....i tried the installing the one were it isnt installed online but nothing..please what do i do!!!??????




.LimeWire version 4.12.6
Java version 1.5.0_09 from Sun Microsystems Inc.
Windows 2000 v. 5.0 on x86
Free/total memory: 3151168/4128768

java.lang.RuntimeException: java.io.IOException: could not create preferences directory: C:\Documents and Settings\Owner.YOUR-E92F6775CF\.limewire
at com.limegroup.gnutella.util.CommonUtils.getUserSet tingsDir(CommonUtils.java:839)
at com.limegroup.gnutella.gui.Initializer.initialize( Initializer.java:101)
at com.limegroup.gnutella.gui.GUILoader.load(GUILoade r.java:49)
at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke0(Nativ e Method)
at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(Unknow n Source)
at sun.reflect.DelegatingMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(Un known Source)
at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Unknown Source)
at com.limegroup.gnutella.gui.Main.main(Main.java:44)
Caused by: java.io.IOException: could not create preferences directory: C:\Documents and Settings\Owner.YOUR-E92F6775CF\.limewire
at com.limegroup.gnutella.util.CommonUtils.setUserSet tingsDir(CommonUtils.java:753)
at com.limegroup.gnutella.util.CommonUtils.getUserSet tingsDir(CommonUtils.java:837)
... 7 more

STARTUP ERROR!




FILES IN CURRENT DIRECTORY:
C:\Program Files\LimeWire\.NetworkShare
LAST MODIFIED: 1161583034475
SIZE: 0

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\clink.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1161583031318
SIZE: 307949

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\commons-httpclient.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1161583031490
SIZE: 459988

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\commons-logging.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1161583031631
SIZE: 59154

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\commons-net.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1161583031787
SIZE: 355370

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\COPYING
LAST MODIFIED: 1156261556013
SIZE: 18349

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\daap.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1161583031959
SIZE: 388504

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\data.ser
LAST MODIFIED: 1156261556138
SIZE: 358

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\donotremove.htm
LAST MODIFIED: 1156261555826
SIZE: 0

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\GenericWindowsUtils.dll
LAST MODIFIED: 1156261551091
SIZE: 12279

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hashes
LAST MODIFIED: 1156261723404
SIZE: 298

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid1356.log
LAST MODIFIED: 1161584114031
SIZE: 13025

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid1540.log
LAST MODIFIED: 1160981101671
SIZE: 13101

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid1596.log
LAST MODIFIED: 1161583053088
SIZE: 13098

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid2572.log
LAST MODIFIED: 1160981656234
SIZE: 13060

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid3512.log
LAST MODIFIED: 1161584104310
SIZE: 13177

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid3788.log
LAST MODIFIED: 1161583091720
SIZE: 13178

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid3840.log
LAST MODIFIED: 1160959092578
SIZE: 13255

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid3860.log
LAST MODIFIED: 1161583073607
SIZE: 13022

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid3948.log
LAST MODIFIED: 1160959064687
SIZE: 12905

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid4064.log
LAST MODIFIED: 1161584094762
SIZE: 13024

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid868.log
LAST MODIFIED: 1160980280531
SIZE: 13100

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\i18n.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1161583032084
SIZE: 25678

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\icu4j.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1161583032256
SIZE: 741440

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\id3v2.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1161583032396
SIZE: 94430

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\install.log
LAST MODIFIED: 1161583034350
SIZE: 2098

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\jcraft.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1161583032553
SIZE: 136693

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\jl011.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1161583032709
SIZE: 255016

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\jmdns.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1161583032850
SIZE: 69306

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\language.prop
LAST MODIFIED: 1161583025645
SIZE: 4

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\LimeWire On Startup.lnk
LAST MODIFIED: 1161583034350
SIZE: 1538

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\LimeWire.exe
LAST MODIFIED: 1156261555747
SIZE: 159744

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\LimeWire.ico
LAST MODIFIED: 1156261555810
SIZE: 92854

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\LimeWire.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1161583030583
SIZE: 7117582

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\LimeWire20.dll
LAST MODIFIED: 1156261553326
SIZE: 40960

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\log4j.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1161583033021
SIZE: 677952

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\log4j.properties
LAST MODIFIED: 1156261556169
SIZE: 7171

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\looks.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1161583033209
SIZE: 630634

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\MessagesBundle.properties
LAST MODIFIED: 1156261543747
SIZE: 114510

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\MessagesBundles.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1161583031037
SIZE: 2951044

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\mp3sp14.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1161583033334
SIZE: 40064

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\pmf.ico
LAST MODIFIED: 1156261555904
SIZE: 3262

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\ProgressTabs.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1161583031162
SIZE: 5786

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\root
LAST MODIFIED: 1161583025629
SIZE: 0

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\SOURCE
LAST MODIFIED: 1156261556060
SIZE: 268

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\spacer.gif
LAST MODIFIED: 1156261558701
SIZE: 49

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\themes.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1161583033490
SIZE: 620179

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\tritonus.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1161583033631
SIZE: 152711

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\uninstall.exe
LAST MODIFIED: 1161583034397
SIZE: 186040

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\unpack.log
LAST MODIFIED: 1161583034209
SIZE: 12766

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\update.ver
LAST MODIFIED: 1156261547935
SIZE: 3810

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\vorbis.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1161583033772
SIZE: 27215

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\WindowsFirewall.dll
LAST MODIFIED: 1156261553404
SIZE: 61440

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\WindowsV5PlusUtils.dll
LAST MODIFIED: 1156261553451
SIZE: 12808

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\xerces.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1161583034053
SIZE: 2147687

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\xml-apis.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1161583034209
SIZE: 207655

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\xml.war
LAST MODIFIED: 1156261549482
SIZE: 8423

Are you sure that you deleted the preferences folder properly? Even check in Task Manager to see that LW's properly closed. And you changed compatibility?
Did you try reinstalling LW using it's offline installer? The online (recommended) one can cause problems.

Are you using any antispyware/security programs that might be seeing LW as a threat & not letting it open? Make sure LW's on the list of exceptions/allowed apps list of any security programs you're using.

Maybe related to this in some way http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showth...highlight=java

BTW sometimes after deleting your LW preferences folder, it's best to reboot your computer.

I have been unable to download any music, b/c i have a firewall blocking it. i have already looked on limewire & it doesnt tell you how to get rid of it. it just explains what it does, and i need to turn it off. i have already tried to turn off my norton security firewall protection, and it doesnt work, so how do i get rid of this stupid thing?! somebody help!!

frostwire.com........same as limewire.......without the headache .....problem solved ..........

If you are using Norton, then you need to turn your Windows firewall off. Found in the control panel usually.
If that doesn't fix it then post these details: System details - help us to help you (click on blue link)

And Please read the RED Sticky threads at the top of this section. Help us & we will try to help you.

so much better, thanx for the advice!!