LimeWire won't start
 

I have recently installed and updated to version 4.12.11 and when I click on the LimeWire icon to load the program, the program begins to load but never starts. I just get stuck on the little green box screen with the LimeWire logo. I have also tried to install the new 4.13 beta version as well, but the same thing happens. I had 4.12.6 installed and it worked fine, but now when I restore my computer to a previous time, LimeWire doesn't work anymore. Please help.

Sounds like things have become jumbled.
Do this it should fix it.
Follow these instructions exactly.
So, you need to Go, Start/All Programs/LimeWire n Uninstall all L/W versions.
Do Not Uninstall From Change or Remove Programs.
Re BOOT Your computer NOW.

Now Go to, Start/Search/click on all files n folders/more advanced options/
& make sure, case sensitive, is not ticked. (all other boxes should be ticked)
Now!!, Put limewire in box, (all or part of file name) & click search.
Delete everything found, including Prefetch folder, (I mean everything)
Re BOOT Your computer NOW.

Now! Go to,
START/Set Program Access/Change or Remove Programs,
now completely remove all versions of java.
Re BOOT Your computer NOW.

Now! Use this Link to get (jre-6u1-windows-i586-p-iftw.exe) Use the off line installer, NOT the (recormended) one,
http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp
When Download is completed.
Disconnect from internet, close ALL apps n reinstall java.

Now!! Use this link to download latest L/W version using the off line installer
http://www.limewire.com/
If you need help, Shout, If it fixed your problem or not, Feedback helps others.
Peace

I did everything exactly as you said I should and it still didn't fix the problem. I just get the green box that has the limewire logo on it and it doesn't actually start the program.

System details - help us to help you Please.

Cut n paste these Questions,put your answers in bold text Thank You.

Recently there's been a problem with people not providing enough details about their setup - despite being asked again & again.
So let's make it easy for everyone...the details that we need if we're going to be able to help with complex problems are:

1. what OS version? (eg: Windows 98, XP,OSX, Vista)
2. What firewalls you have ?
3. How much ram ?
4. Hard Disk space available ?
5. Connection type (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) ?
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers ?
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.) ?
8. What version,LimeWire & Java,Go to L/W's Help/About L/W, THIS show both LW & Java version.?
9. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider) ?
10. Do this test click here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ should say 'Your test worked!. What happens ?
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up.
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user.?
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface ?
14. Have you given full permisions for LimeWire to pass through your Firewall ?
15. XP users, Please state XP firewall on or off.?

These are all contained within the sticky Connection problems? Check here first!
but possibly some people are getting a bit confused or lost when we direct them to this sticky & ask them to provide their details.

This information can be vital
For instance, some ISPs are known for blocking p2p/throttling bandwidth,
some connection devices are known for being unreliable in certain situations.

So please, help us to help you & provide as much info as you can.
If you're new to LW or new to computers & aren't sure how to answer some questions,
or don't know what an ISP or router is - just say so. Nobody's going to yell at you:wink:
Even if you can't answer all the questions in one go...don't worry. Do the best you can & we'll take it from there.
__________________
Peace.

1. what OS version? (eg: Windows 98, XP,OSX, Vista)
Windows XP
2. What firewalls you have ?
AOL Safety & Security Center & Windos XP Firewalls. Both have granted access to LimeWire
3. How much ram ?
Not sure
4. Hard Disk space available ?
17.7GB
5. Connection type (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) ?
Cable
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers ?
Modem: Toshiba PCX2500 & Router: Linksys Wireless-B
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.) ?
House
8. What version,LimeWire & Java,Go to L/W's Help/About L/W, THIS show both LW & Java version.?
Can't get into LW to check, but I just installed the newest Java and Limewire versions as directed in the post above.
9. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider) ?
BrightHouse Networks
10. Do this test click here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ should say 'Your test worked!. What happens ?
It said 'Your test worked!'
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up.
No
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user.?
New problem with an experienced user. I was using LW 4.12.6 which was working fine up until I upgraded to 4.12.11. Now the green logo box that comes up before Limewire starts comes on but doesn't continue to load the program. I have been using various versions of Limewire for at least 3 years and have never had this problem.
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface ?
Can't get into the limewire software to check this.
14. Have you given full permisions for LimeWire to pass through your Firewall ?
Yes. I have never had a firewall issue with Limewire in the past.
15. XP users, Please state XP firewall on or off.?
XP Firewall is on

Like I said earlier, it is not a problem with my computer (I think). It seems that Limewire will just not run for some reason. The program starts and then either doesn't load or freezes. I have tried everthing I can think of including all the uninstalling. I wish I could go back to using the previous version of limewire that worked but when I restore my computer to a previous time, the old version no longer works. Please help me... this is very frustrating.

I believe Its the AOL security firewall , Can you disable it and re start your com
Just see, Im looking for more info

The AOL firewall never affected the startup of the program or the use of the program. I will try turning off all my firewalls and seeing if that helps

It seems that after I shut the AOL Firewall off, the program loaded up. So thatnks for that.... The only problem that I have is, am I going to be able to use Limewire with my AOL Firewall active? I never had a problem using it in the past, so why am I having this problem now? Please advise.

Have a read of this, See what you think
Something to do with an AOL update.
Click on link
https://www.gnutellaforums.com/members/norm.html

P.S. Use the windows firewall dont run without a firewall, Give L/W access.