Can't get Limewire Pro to start (it just hangs at starting connection)

Kirbn8er · #1 (**permalink**) April 26th, 2009

Hi there ,
My name is Ron . I have Lime wire Pro 4.18.8 and I can't get it to start , it just hangs at starting connection . I have Vista Home Premium -32 bit. My computer is a Dell XPs 420. I run Kaspersky Internet Security 8.0.0454 on my system .I've uninstalled now four time , and reinstalled the same and still can not get Limewire to start . Thanks for your time .

birdy · #2 (**permalink**) April 26th, 2009

Hi Ron,

See whether anything here helps: If LW 4 Will Not Connect

If not, please post back with your system details. That help thread has info about which details we need

ja117467 · #3 (**permalink**) May 3rd, 2009

I cannot connect. I had the free version & upgraded to the PRO. Download went fine, but it will not launch. it wont even give an error. I run XP w/ Windows Live OneCare security

ja117467 · #4 (**permalink**) May 3rd, 2009

All exceptions are good. Clicking on the Limewire icon still does nothing

i_be_a_jellie_donut · #5 (**permalink**) May 13th, 2009

When I open my LW, it blows through the beginning portions of the program load, but always hangs up at the "Searching NYC for Limes" section. I've actually left it to load for a good twenty minutes, but it just sits there....mocking me...I've un and re installed both LW and the newest Java, and still, no dice....Help?

Lord of the Rings · #6 (**permalink**) May 13th, 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by i_be_a_jellie_donut

... always hangs up at the "Searching NYC for Limes" section. ...I've un and re installed both LW and the newest Java, and still, no dice....Help?

First try deleting your LW preferences folder: http://www.gnutellaforums.com/window...tml#post183932

If no change, try steps 5 & 6 here: Fixes for Limewire (click on blue link)

If still no change, reinstall both LW & Java using this technique; cleaning the system along the way: http://www.gnutellaforums.com/333278-post2.html