Phex looks different & uses different code. But it's a fine gnutella program. Not as easy to learn when you first look at it. But it has a number of advantages LW does not have.
As for Java, I think you're referring to the re-install the JRE 5.11 offline version Archive: Download Java 2 Platform Standard Edition (J2SE) 5.0 Update 11

nicole help my xp
 

Nicole how did you find the preferences file on xp need step by step going crazy here

Follow the step by step instructions Lotr has posted in this sticky...(point 2 and 3 onwards...)
Fixes for Limewire when LW isn't operating as it should

well, i deleted my java but for some reason, when i tried to download the new version it kept failing! So after that my internet wouldnt work coz i dunno why. I managed to get it going again after i downloaded the old java after going to search- java- then clicking on my old java. It was wierd coz i wasnt expecting to see it there as i had uninstalled it. Im confused and frustrated at limewire! if i remove all trace of limewire then reinstall it will it work?? I know ive already asked you this but youve never given me a straight answer.
adasha

If you uninstall it correctly. Use Start menu -> Programs -> LW -> Uninstall. Then search entire computer to remove any trace. See http://www.gnutellaforums.com/291318-post22.html But still no guarantees. I'd actually recommend creating a test account, & try running LW from there. Of course your firewall will need to be checked to allow LW access.

When installing Java, always choose the "OFFLINE" JRE version to download to your computer. Then install it. Don't use the online installer because that's where lots of problems occur. Same principle applies to LW. ;)

The version of Java recommended for you to try was Archive: Download Java 2 Platform Standard Edition (J2SE) 5.0 Update 11
Also see Fixes for Limewire (click on blue link) & check the options there. :)

Worked for me!!! Post this on the top of the list for connection problems!! It took about 1 minute to do!! Yahhhhhhhh

Birdy! I uninstalled limewire completely..........using the offline version.........and it STILL WONT WORK!!!

adasha lyrai..I have posted a reply to you in another thread please do as suggested..

i have vista :(
 

hi i have windows vista so i couldnt find the link thanx :)

it worked!!
 

Thank you soooo much for this information - I had two .limewire folders so I deleted them both, restarted Limewire and reconfigured it and WALAH it's ALIVE :aweof:

I've only been working on it for a day and a half LOL

This is the best fix I've ever received!!!

Worked instantly & cured a problem I've had for almost a month. Been trying other good advice of how to remedy a connection problem with no success.

Thanks alot,


:yahoo:

Vista...enough said
 

I dont want to post someting that has already been posted but I don think I can read anymore. I have Vista and ive done everything I can. I can NOT find this mysterious "pref file." I can't even find a documents and settings (i guess its a little diff with vista?) Nothing I do works...nothing. Is it becasue I have zonealarm or is Vista not compatible? Ive had limewire before and Ive never had a problem....but now.....Im thinking of just giving up....


If you cant help me, do you know of another program I could use?

lexy1650,
Try this fix first...It sounds a little wierd but it really does work...;)
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/281366-post6.html

If that doesn't work, this is where you will find the preference folder in vista...
LimeWire Pref Folder in Vista

And the instructions on how to delete it once found...
Fixes for Limewire when LW isn't operating as it should

Success finally!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 

G4/Mac OS 10.4.9
Limewire Pro would not work, period. http://www.gnutellaforums.com/images...s/ranting2.gif
Solution?
Go to Limewire.com and download the latest standard Limewire.
It works AND I can't notice any difference in speed. This is not Pro, which I have paid for twice, but it works and I'm happy with it. http://www.gnutellaforums.com/images/smilies/cheesy.gif http://www.gnutellaforums.com/images...es/laugh_2.gif http://www.gnutellaforums.com/images...es/mbounce.gif

It won't let me delete all the files because it says they are being used, but I already uninstalled lemewire

i have down load lime wire a week ago but it is not working could any one help me to start work on line with lime wire programe .
thanks

I finally had to give up on using "Pro" because it never worked for me on my G4/1ghz/MacOS 10.4.9.

However, I removed all the Pro stuff and downloaded the latest version of the free standard Limewire and it works with no problems!! Seems to work just as fast as well.

hi

Are there any one help me? my i was trying to copy file from my hard drive to past in the dvd the small window apear and say "windows encontered a problem when trying to copy this file " i have tried to find the answer to my problem in the website yesterday but i failed . MY DVD IS PIONNER DVD RWDVR A021.30 030/02/06 , I HAVE INSTALLED Nero but still i can not burnne any file to cd or dvd .

i look forward to hearing from any member support

thanks

ibrahim

Try this -- it fixed my problem and others I have helped on this forum:-

[1] Uninstall the old version of LW before installing the new -- delete the old LW folders from the Programs directory before installing the new version
[2] Ensure that you have java script J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 (Jre ver 5) if not download from here:-

Archive: Download Java 2 Platform Standard Edition (J2SE) 5.0 Update 11

Of course if you haven't got an older version of Limewire loaded just leave para [1] out and do para [2]

please let us know -- Thanx

Bi 4 now

I am not a first time user and have been using LW for quite some time with no problems. Now I am unable to connect for some reason. Can you help me?

I guess this might work if there was such a directory. However, I'm running Vista Ultimate Crap and I can find no such directory. I've tried everything to get Limewire to work and no luck. I even removed my Virus software which was Zone Alarm Internet Security Suite. I contacted ZA about this and they had me do several things, none of which worked. I still cannot connect. So this seems like a Limewire and Vista problem but how do I solve it?

Try this http://www.gnutellaforums.com/genera...der-vista.html

The location for all newer windows users has changed. Vista's location is a tad different again.
Also have a look in the Vista section of the LW section of forums. :)

Tried what you said. Still don't work. That is, I can't find that directory anywhere. I'm so fed up with this Limewire crap I'm about to pull my hair out. I'm gonna give it one or two more tries and if that don't work Limewire is gone. Oh yeah, I even changed my Virus/Firewall to AVG and I still can't connect.

To delete the limewire preferences directory, can you tell how to do that, step by step?

For Win XP:

Deleting the preferences folder will change all of your settings within LW's options (eg download & upload speeds, days to keep incomplete files, location of saved folder, keywords being filtered, listening port etc etc). If you're not sure of what your settings are, go tools > options & write things down before you delete the prefs folder;)

1. Go to Control Panel > folder options > view. Check the radio button to show hidden files & folders > apply > ok.

2. Shut down LW. Make sure it's completely closed by checking in Task Manager (ctrl/alt/del). If there's a LW process running, end the process.

3. Go to My Computer > C drive > Documents and Settings > your username. Look for a folder called .limewire (this is the old location of the prefs folder, so it may or may not exist depending on whether you've used older versions of LW in the past). If there's a folder named .limewire, delete it.

4. Go back to Documents and Settings\your username. Open the Application Data folder & look for a folder named LimeWire (no dot in front of it this time & the name's not all lower case). Delete that folder named LimeWire.

5. Restart LW & go to tools > options...reset the options back to the way you like them:)

There are screenshots & instructions in points 2 & 3 of this thread: Fixes for LimeWire

If you're using Vista, there's a few things that are slightly different...the thread below will help with that.
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/genera...der-vista.html

I cant even find that file, I type in c:/Documents and Settings/username/.limewire and it says it cant be found. I am running Vista.

If you've only used newer versions of LW then you won't have a .limewire folder. The prefs location changed in version 4.9.34.

Look at the post above yours, click on the blue link titled "LW prefs folder in Vista". That will show you how to find the preferences folder in Vista.

Ok found the file and deleted it. Still no joy. I have limewire pro but thinking maybe i should just download the free version instead. Would anyone recommend doing that??

Go to this section: General Vista Support and start a new thread about your problem (this one's so huge & so many people post in it...posts can easily be missed);)

Please include these details in your thread.
System details - help us to help you -> Provide these details when you post!!!

Help Me! This is the second time this has happened, it worked last time and i tried it again and i cant find my .limewire folder! please help!

I can't find mine either.

I cant find the prefrences folder could it be named something else?

You might not have a folder named .limewire...that was the location of the prefs folder in much older versions of LW. The new location is C:\Documents and Settings\your usename\Application Data\LimeWire.

The Application Data folder's hidden by default, so you'll have to show hidden files & folders to ba able to see it.

Try the advice in this thread...there's a bit of info about finding the prefs folder, plus another fix to try if that doesn't work.
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/connec...t-fix-try.html

I found and deleted the folder and it still hasnt fixed the problem yet but i still only have one green conecting bar so maybe i just need to wait?

Reboot your computer & then give LW 10 minutes to settle down & connect. If it doesn't connect, try the other advice in the thread that I linked to in my post a few minutes ago (post #1288).

pleas help!!!! i jhave installed limewire basic, and i cant seem to get it going! what am i doing wrong?

deleted the .limewire folder...no help on vista.

Wow
 

Amazing to think the answer in the first post of this thread actually worked for me, and that was 4 years ago!! i couldn't connect to Limewire and had tried everything, opening the ports in my firewall etc.

Then to find out that all i had to do is delete the preferences directory is crazy lol the only thing different to the first post is that the 'limewire' folder is located here for me: C:\Documents and Settings\USERNAME\Application Data\

Anyway, thanks alot for that :super:

can't connect
 

i can't find my application folder. i followed your directions but it doesn't seem to be there. i noticed someone else with win xp had no luck either. are there any other solutions. what if i uninstalled lm totally and then reinstalled it.

dont think that would work but you can try it.

There should be an application data folder somewhere on your computer though. Try turning the "show hidden files and folders" option on and then follow my directions. If that doesn't work do a search of your computer for "Application Data"

Telephone support would be a great idea.

i've had LW for a while now and i've downloaded more than 600 songs then one day it started saying that the file i was trying to save it to didn't exist (but it does) and now it wont connect!! PLEASE help :(

Xp.... didn't help

Hi, I am using Win XP, I just downloaded version 4.14.10 and now I am unable to connect. It indefinitely shows starting connection with one green bar in the connection status box. I have tried everything and I am still unable to connect. I even tried reinstalling my previous version and it wont connect either. Any suggestions?

Thanks

i don't see why you people can't just delete the Application Data folder, that's what i did as i just upgraded to the latest version of Limewire and it was doing what you are saying Jason, but then after deleting that folder it works fine now again.

I also deleted all the application folders before I upgraded but after upgraded I was no longer able to connect.

For those who can't find the .Limewire folder, I couldn't find it either so i guessed and deleted any Folders named "Incomplete" in my drive: and Documents folder and started limewire again and it worked, Give that a shot

I tried that to, deleting all "incomplete" folders, that didnt work for me. I also uninstalled everything that had to do with LimeWire and went into the registry and deleted all LimeWire keys. Then I ran a virus scan and downloaded LimeWire again and installed it and it still doesnt work. It wont connect at all.

I dont know where to find that file to do the delete...HELP!!!

This is the exact problem i have too...HELP. I have download many songs from limewre and even liked enough t o buy pro (although i have not seen any difference yet, but this no connection problem. i turned off all firewall and scanner..still no sucess..reloaded it..no success. Losing it now.:bangh: