thanks birdy

mate, i found the preferences folder and deleted it - no joy

when i start to change the folder for sharing, the system freezes - cpu usage hits 100%

looks like i will be stuck in gen x

cheers, nr

interesting....very, very interesting...(and disturbing of course)

ok...then try this....change the name of the folder that is currently your sharing folder...then create a new (empty of course) one with the same name...then start up LW and see what happens....

Have you tried a clean install ?

Delete Limewire using start>programs>Limewire>uninstall
Then delete the preference folder again and do a windows search for lime. Delete anything associated with Limewire

Then uninstall all Java

Download this one (use the offline installer)

http://www.java.com/en/download/windows_xpi.jsp

Do the check on the downloadpage after restarting your PC

Then download and install Limewire once again use the offline installer

www.limewire.com

I has worked for some

Dammit.. just lost KK to AA (all in on flop)