Have you updated Java since you were using 4.12.15? Some people have had weird problems with the 2 latest Java updates 1.6.0_01 & _02. You could try this version instead. Use the JRE offline installer & remove your current Java version before you install this one.
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Also, delete LW's preferences folder when LW's properly closed. See point 3 here & also point 2 if you've used much older versions of LW in the past (there could be a folder in either location).
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This will kill all of your settings within options, you'll have to go back through afterwards & reset things. If you're not sure of your settings, go through LW's tools > options & write them all down, so that you can reset things later.
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Have you tried the latest LW (4.14.8)? See if that behaves any differently. Make sure that you download the offline installer. When you click to download & the download box pops up, cancel it. Now you'll see the option to download the offline installer
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If nothing works, send me a PM & I'll give you a link to download 4.12.15 basic again

Thanks -I installed the java version you suggested 4.14.8 again having the same problem.I don't understand what the preferences folder suggestion was about that "valued member" was suggesting(General Vista Support), I can't find what he wanted!!!! This has got way too complicated I just want the old version back!!! Please Help.
Many thanks- -jeff44.