Offline installations are the safest. Both for LW & Java. For Java, use add/remove control panel to remove your previous java versions. Then install the new Offline one Download Java software from Sun Microsystems which is a 13. 1 MB download, 2nd on list.

For LW, also get the Offline installer. 2nd on download page. It will uninstall LW at the beginning of the installation process.

If still problems, see Fixes for Limewire & try the options including the changing of compatibility to NT & 2000 & see if that helps.

If you need to reinstall LW but have problems, then do as WW suggested & go to Start menu > Programs > LW > Uninstall. Then see Download ‘Other’ version & simply unzip & use!