i got pro 2 weeks ago and it just started doin' really screwy things the past 3 days.

1)when i tried to load it the connection was turbo charged but seemed frozen .then it said it couldnt retrieve my old downloads

2)next time i clicked restore it said that it had a fatal error.so i removed that version and installed again.and started my searches all over

3)then all the ones that were downloading kept coming up as either:disc error,aborted,or corrupt file.wtf?

4)now,all of my searches that were pending have dissappeared.i see them in the incomplete files but cant seem to get them back to downloading again.

ive searched through the forums to try and solve this myself but cant seem to find a matching topic.and i do have vista but not mcaffee.any thoughts as to what the heck is going on?ghosts in the machine?

Edit ... missed you saying you had VISTA.
Things to try:
1. Try deleting your LW Preferences folder whilst LW is closed; instructions here: Point #2 & 3 in Fixes for Limewire (sample image included at bottom of page.)
If using VISTA then see http://www.gnutellaforums.com/genera...der-vista.html Make sure you make a note of important option settings before you remove your preferences settings! And after re-opening LW (not yet), make sure option to keep incompletes is larger than 7 days ... I choose 9999. And be sure save location is where old one was. But before you make those changes to LW settings, do step 2 below after deleting LW prefs folder.

2. (a) Remove all your Java versions (b) & download and install the OFFLINE installer version (online installations are commonly corrupted.) Download Java software from Sun Microsystems

3. After both of above, open up LW, go to Library window, select incomplete folder, select all the incomplete files and press the Resume button. That will force all back into Download window. Though they will show zero % initially, once started downloading will show previous downloaded %.

ok ,whats up now?since i did the above steps ive got a fatal error the past 3 x i've downloaded limewire.it will show either disconnected or "starting connection"then the fatal error notice.ive removed all the old limewire and java files.i'm gonna wait for some advice beore i download again.i dont even care about my old files now.i just want to be able to connect.

1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98) If using Windows Vista, please tell us whether you have an Administrator user account.windows vista.i am the sole user
2. What firewalls you have?windows and norton that im aware of
3. How much ram?894 mb
4. Hard Disk space available?local-182 gb free of 222 gb ?is this what you need?if not where would i find it?
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.)broadbandthrough comcast
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers?agere systems pci-sv92pp soft modem

7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.)?house
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help>About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version.4.16.6,java 6.0.50.13

9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)?comcast
10. Do this simple test for us. Using your browser go here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ The page should say 'Your test worked!'. What happens when you go there?your test worked
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up.no
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user.new problem
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? _ click here to see Sample image yes
14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled?i have know idea.how would i find that
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall norton
16. What country are you living in? Sometimes there are ISPs with the same name in more than one country (eg Clearwire in the USA & also in Ireland).usa

if i can help find any other info, i will gladly do so.i would like to help myself but honestly, im at a loss

If you got rid of your Java your going to need to re download it.It is one of the main programs for Lime Wire.You can get a new Java At Java.com.

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Fixes For Limewire When LW Isn't Operating As It Should
If you've updated LW and can't find your downloads!
LimeWire FAQ and User Guide--If LimeWire Will Not Load
If Limewire Will Not Connect

System Mechanic--FileHippo--Download.com

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Using 2 Firewalls is probably causing the Problem. Turn off the Windows Firewall and Give Limewire Full access through the Norton Firewall.

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i had installed java again and i'll try the firewalls thanks!

ok,tried that no luck.still disconnected.still a firewall.damn

http://www.gnutellaforums.com/connec...y-connect.html Try Disabling all options under Performance, then connecting manually.