..limewire freezes when i open it
 

when i open limewire and it begins loading it freezes. the computer doesn't freeze but limewire doesnt ever load and i cannot get to my library or search for files. i am able to minimize the window but not close it. at the bottom where it tells you what is loading and such when you first open limewire, it is stuck on "loading digital audio access protocol". i've left it up for a long period of time to see if it would ever finish loading but it never does. HELP!! :-/

What version of Java are you using? Try this version. Use the JRE offline installer & remove your current Java version before you install this one.
Archive: Download Java 2 Platform Standard Edition (J2SE) 5.0 Update 11

If that doesn't help, delete LW's preferences folder when LW's properly closed. See point 3 here & also point 2 if you've used older versions of LW in the past (there could be a folder in either location).
Fixes for LimeWire
This will kill all of your settings within options, you'll have to go back through afterwards & reset things. If you're not sure of your settings, go through LW's tools > options & write them all down, so that you can reset things later.

If it's still stuck, reinstall LW & make sure to use the offline installer (when you click to download LW & the dialog box pops up, cancel it & you'll see an option to download the offline installer).

If it's still not opening, try changing compatibility (point 5 in the 'fixes' thread).

This all seems like alot! Why would I uninstall things that work fine on my computer?? Can I just go back to LW4.12 it worked fine. LW 4.14 has been nothing but troulbe so far I feel like I really got ripped off

It's up to you whether you try those fixes...we offer advice but nobody's forced to follow it;)

If you've got the 4.12 installer saved then roll back to that version.

Thank You!! Thats what I needed to know!:aweof: