Well this is beyond a joke.

It seems that everytime I have started LW it refuses to resume the downloads I had going when I shut it down.

The only thing I can guess would be the problem is that I am using non-default directories to store temporary files and the completed downloads.

Anyone got any idea how I can fix this?

OK, gang !

First click on > If LimeWire Will Not Load

and maybe for afters (or a starter) a soupçon of

> Fixes For Limewire When LW Isn't Operating As It Should

Isn't it fun trusting in updates that are, of course, going to make everything better ?

Yes.
It is an insult to the users.
It is also absolutely inexcusable.

Ooooopsss ! Just saw a ***NEWS FLASH*** report from our dear leader here...
Limewire is no longer offering the 'offline' download...
So, I would very strongly suggest that you cease even trying to use LW.
They do NOT deserve your support or business anymore.

Wise users should try something else.

Such as...

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Tomorrow's forecast:
Sunni in places, Shi'ite in others...