Hi there,

I'm a new user to Limewire and i'm hoping that some kind peep could help me out. I've tried using the search button, but can't find anyone with the same problem as mine

I have no problems connecting...

My problem is sharing, i've got a wealth of files to share,
but when I click on Tools-Options-Sharing-Add, nothing happens, no scanning of my computer nothing
The same if I click Library-File-Add folder to share, zilch.

I'm using WinXP, I've downloaded Limewire version4.8.1 and Java
version 5. What am I doing wrong?

Thanks in advance to anyone who can help me
Steppers

You yourself need to direct LW where to find the files ... even type in the location if necessary. It won't search the media files for you. So use the Look in: part & select the location of your folder(s) you wish to share.

Thanks for your quick reply LOTR

However, sorry to sound dumb, but where is this "look in" part??

See below

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Oh boy, I hate being the dumb newbie...

Please don't write me off just yet, but how did you get to that selected directory screenshot?

You know when i'm in Options-Tools-Sharing, there is only the button ADD for me to click on, or underneath there is a thing l about shared extensions

One other thing, might be important but when I'm in Options-Tools-Saving page and I click on browse to save files to a new folder nothing happens there either..

Thanks for your patience

I got the above from going to Library File>Add Folder to Share. Then pressed the "Find in:" location.

Your problem sounds odd. I wonder if you have a Java problem. What version of Limewire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help>About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version.

Perhaps you should Try deleting your LW Preferences folder whilst LW is closed; instructions here: Fixes for Limewire But make a note of your settings 1st b/c you'll need to reset them. Also update your Java to 1.5

That''s what I mean, even when I go to Library File-Add folder, that's when nothing happens, it doesn't give me the option to browse and select my folders (Definitely weird)

I'm using Limewire 4.8.1 and Java 1.5.0_02

Thanks for the link, i'm going to give it a go...

Hmmm, just one more thing before I delete the .limewire folder, what settings do I need to make a note of?

Just want to get things right...
It looks like it's a good program, better than Winmx, Bearshare and Ares that i've tried in the past (if only I could get it to work)

I notice you state you're from Thailand. Do you speak Thai? Do you have LW set to Thai?

Settings to remember or note: upld & downld settings, any filters you've applied, saving location unless you used the default location. Any shared folders other than Shared*.

Is the drive you are using with LW on an internal or external drive? Are you saving to C drive or another?

Oh ok so seeing as i've never used Limewire before then there's nothing really for me to make a note of.

I'm a 31 year old lass from the UK but i've been living here in Thailand for almost 6 years now. I can speak Thai (just so I know if any of the locals are talking about the crazy white girl) but all my settings for LW are in English.

I'm using LW on my laptop and i've only got the one drive, although I haven't even started downloaded anything yet, becasue of my sharing problem.

Hey LOTR if you fancy a holiday in Thailand, you're welcome to come and stay at my place, just so long as you sort me problems out