trap jaw, you are not paying attention sir. 2.8.6 worked FINE. It has only been since installing 2.9.8 that I have encountered this problem. I have deleted file... new search, etc, etc etc. Have been using Limewire for quite sometime now - was using Gnutella when Napster was still around, I want to say was using it before Napster was around... but memory isnt like it used to be Am working on installing 2.8.6 now.. if I can recover file. Was cleaning house this morning and deleted 2.8.6 bacause was certain of LimeWire's update working correctly. Way it goes man. If anyone has help or suggestions that would be great!! But please dont tell me that going back to previous isnt going to help when I know better. thanks, astec40