Yeah, problem is that it says everywhere that for limewire to work on vista, you need java6. Actually got it to start the other day by starting 2 instances of the program, the OS killed the first but left the second running. Only worked the once though, think it was cos of the "first time setup" thing. Still, Ares ftw, use that now... no problems.

About 10 days ago my java software was updated from 1.5.0 update 12 to 1.6.0 update 2. Thought nothing of it. Two days ago I tried to bring-up LimeWire without suggess. Sent the error message to Sun. Found out that when the update occurred, the old version was not completely replaced. I completely uninstalled/deleted both versions and reinstalled the 1.5.0 update 12 version. (Haven't tried reinstalling the update. Bad vibe's.) LimeWire is happy. I'm happy. LG
Java SE Downloads - Previous Release - JDK 5 for ver 1.5.0 update 12.

My problem, my fix. Hope it works for you.

experiencing the same problem, it is a JRE 6 compatibility issue with Limewire, uninstall JRE 6 and install JRE 5 and it will work, wait for a new java or limewire update.

LUCKY YOU! I cant get the thing to exit. Every time I switch Limewire Pro off it opens again immediately. Probably yet another gremlin in my system. PC is six years old and FULL of rubbish. Using XP at mo. Have cash set aside for brand spanking new system but waiting for Vista to get its act together first. Putting up with swearing at my screen for now. Doesnt fix anything but makes me feel better.

w00t who'd have thunk it. Java updated j2se 5 to be vista compatible... cheers for that, hadn't checked in ages but thought why not...... all is well again.

My God Thank You! I spent 3 and a half hours with microsoft support becuase I couldnt figure out what made it quit. I have a query already with LW support. I dont understand why it works but it does. thanks

except now limewire wont even try to connect to anyone else on the network... It worked great a week ago.. anyone else? I disabled zone alarm, and all firewalls... nothing.. not even any pending connections

.... well after another restart back to square one. Vista got rid of the Aero thingy and then LW started, loaded protocol etc and then poof it was gone.. Left only the process.

Pleased to see all is fine.

LG (Life is Good)