Java 1.7 should have set up files associations on its own, so the easiest solution(for me anyways) is to create a shortcut directly to the JAR file,
"C:\Program Files (x86)\LimeWire\lib\LimeWire.jar"
or
"C:\Program Files\LimeWire\lib\LimeWire.jar"
depending on your windows version.

That should be it, as Java will take over the rest and figure out what it should be doing.

If this works for you, then give me some props, but if not, then suck a dick, 'cus its casual Firday, and I'm drunk, and this works for me.

Cool, this works on Windows XP and no doubt works on other Windows versions. Excellent find and solution!!! I'm sure File_Girl71 (or you) could create a simple fix based on this instead of people creating their own shortcuts. Setting up a prop file to tell LW what to do as it opens would need to be in the same folder as the LW.jar file so it reads that before it does other things. I do not know if that would be the best approach.




Edit: May 2013: LimeWire 5 and Java 7 shortcut installer aka LimeStart installer, a 2 in one fix for Java 7 Shortcuts and Connection insurance.. There is a dual Java fix combined with a connection file security equivalent to the LimeStart designed for MacOSX from earlier 2012.


Edit: (17th December, 2012): I have created an installer to create any needed shortcuts for you and with LW icons if you would prefer it to be done for you.
Edit: March 11, 2013: I have created a dual installer depending on whether you have standard LPE or File_Girl'ls version installed. How will you know which option to use? If after installing LPE the shortcut says LimeWire 5.6.2 then use the Standard LPE option. If the shortcuts are simply named LimeWire, then you have installed File_Girl's version of LPE and should choose the File_Girl LPE option. .(Also the startup screens are different. In the following image the top one is standard LPE, lower one File_Girl's LPE in this sample image.)

Only one issue I have found is if you are using Windows 7 and have File_Girl's version installed, you will end up with two Start Menu program listings for LW unless you choose Desktop icon for All users. This is not a necessary choice, you can simply right-click the original listing from the Start Menu and choose Delete.

The LPE versions we have listed on the forum since December are already packaged with the Java shortcut fix installers and security installers so no need to use these ones. Although improvements have been made with these ones.

* LW 5 + LPE - LimeStart + Java Fix (click on link). LimeStart has been tested with LPE on Windows 8, 7, 2000 and XP for LPE and other LW 5 versions. This will install shortcuts specific for LPE (File_Girls version), LPE (original), 5.3.6, 5.4.6, 5.4.8, 5.5.8, 5.5.9, 5.5.10, 5.6.0 beta, 5.6.1 beta, LW prototypes-Lightweight, LW prototypes-Geo, LW prototypes-LAN, and a generic LW 5 option for any other LW 5 version. If the original LW shortcuts anywhere still remain simply delete them. For start menu simply right-click and choose remove. If you would prefer to create your own shortcuts then see post #38 below.

If you ever wish to uninstall LimeWire, uninstall the LW-Java shortcuts first using the Add/Remove Control panel.


From the Oracle Java site (Start screen is not supported): "The desktop version of the Windows 8 OS does not run in a full 64-bit mode (unless you have Enhanced Protected Mode in Internet Explorer 10 turned on), thus 32-bit Java is the default." Thus if updating 64-bit Java, always update the 32-bit Java last or LW will error and behave oddly.


Do not disable file-sharing, do not 'freeload', if nobody were sharing files, you know of course there would be no files to download. If you are a part of the file-sharing community, then share your part and be a respected member of the file-sharing community. Do you never return what you borrow from your friends? Do you never return your partner's kisses and attention? File-sharing can even be a passion!

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Perhaps a web browser popup-blocker blocked the download of Java.
Downloading & re-installing the "Offline" Java is no doubt an easier approach since you are not sure about the location of c:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\java. Try this link instead What is the offline method for downloading and installing Java for a Windows computer? and choose the OFFLINE installer.

Before installing Java, right-click the Java installer & choose Run as Administrator. . This is necessary if you wish to use LimeWire on Windows 7.

Well I found it under the C drive, how do I run as as admin? That's the step I don't understand. You keep on telling me this but I don't understand how to make it do this in the C drive.

Right-click the Java.exe file and you will see an option to Run as Administrator. Remember to right-click java.exe, not left-click.
The following example is for the Java installer (& LPE shortcut) but same principle:

I can't. The only option I get is to uninstall it when I right click. Where do I go to find the right java script that doesn't involve uninstalling it?

I am really lost here, you're not making sense.

If you don't have an option to run as administrator, then it's because you haven't got administrator rights in the first place.

So either you need to use administrator account (every computer has one) or you need to have whoever has one do this for you.

It's set up that I'm admin, since it's my computer.

I just don't know where to start. LOTR keeps saying "run as admin", but I don't understand that. I find Javaspcirpt through the control panel and when I right click I can only uninstall.

I need steps from the beginning, that start with where do I find Java script that's not in the control panel?

You won't be able to run as administrator from control panel, which is exactly why LOTR says to download an offline java installer. The various java files are scattered all over your computer once installed, so if you want to run each and everyone of those as admin, then that method has not been tested.

You will find various java*.exe files in amongst other locations:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre6\bin
C:\Windows\SysWOW64 (is x64 version)

use search on your computer to find all locations. Maybe some are enough, maybe one is enough. We have no idea.

If the link LOTR provided doesn't work for you then try one here: Download Java Runtime Environment 1.7.0.0 (32-bit) - FileHippo.com They should have most versions and the site is trusted.

Once you downloaded the relevant java, download it to Desktop, right-click the installer and choose run as administrator.

Of course after uninstalling the version you already have installed.

What??? I can find it through Program Files (x86) then what do I do?