Geting really frustrated: Limewire doesn't start
 

I've been trying to open limewire for the past 2 months. Nothings happening. It comes up for about 2 seconds and shuts off. I went to task manager and I see that limewire just shuts off for no apparent reason. I re installed everything, did everything everyone said to do, and my patience is very thin. If anyone can't help, please recommend another shareware software. (Kazaa=no and Frostwire didn't work either; I tried it.). Please people. I need help

Comp= Compaq Presario C300
1.6 GHz processor
80 G hardrive
Windows XP (SP2)
Mcfee Virus Protection (and yes i tried disabling it)

Hi Don.
Lets see if we can clean things up for you.:Smilywais:

Sounds like things have become jumbled.

Follow these instructions exactly.
So, you need to Go, Start/All Programs/LimeWire n Uninstall all L/W versions.
Do Not Uninstall From Change or Remove Programs.
Re BOOT Your computer NOW.

Now Go to, Start/Search/click on all files n folders/more advanced options/
& make sure, case sensitive, is not ticked. (all other boxes should be ticked)
Now!!, Put limewire in box, (all or part of file name) & click search.
Delete everything found, including Prefetch folder, (I mean everything)
Re BOOT Your computer NOW.

Now! Go to,
START/Set Program Access/Change or Remove Programs,
now completely remove all versions of java.
Re BOOT Your computer NOW.

Now! Use this Link to get (jre-6u1-windows-i586-p-iftw.exe) Use the off line installer, NOT the (recommended) one,
Java SE Downloads
When Download is completed.
Disconnect from internet, close ALL apps n reinstall java.

Now!! Use this link to download latest L/W version using the off line installer
LimeWire
If you need help, Shout, If it fixed your problem or not, Feedback helps others.
Peace

I just downloaded limewire and it is not letting me connect. I went throught all of the faq and i cant find the area where i can add a exception to my firewall. Any help would be appreciated!!

FYI I am a computer idiot so please make this as simple as possible for me!

H James.

System details - help us to help you Please.

Cut n paste these Questions,put your answers in bold text Thank You.

Recently there's been a problem with people not providing enough details about their setup - despite being asked again & again.
So let's make it easy for everyone...the details that we need if we're going to be able to help with complex problems are:

1. what OS version? (eg: Windows 98, XP,OSX, Vista)
2. What firewalls you have ?
3. How much ram ?
4. Hard Disk space available ?
5. Connection type (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) ?
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers ?
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.) ?
8. What version,LimeWire & Java,Go to L/W's Help/About L/W, THIS show both LW & Java version.?
9. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider) ?
10. Do this test click here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ should say 'Your test worked!. What happens ?
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up.
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user.?
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface ?
14. Have you given full permisions for LimeWire to pass through your Firewall ?
15. XP users, Please state XP firewall on or off.?

These are all contained within the sticky Connection problems? Check here first!
but possibly some people are getting a bit confused or lost when we direct them to this sticky & ask them to provide their details.

This information can be vital
For instance, some ISPs are known for blocking p2p/throttling bandwidth,
some connection devices are known for being unreliable in certain situations.

So please, help us to help you & provide as much info as you can.
If you're new to LW or new to computers & aren't sure how to answer some questions,
or don't know what an ISP or router is - just say so. Nobody's going to yell at you:wink:
Even if you can't answer all the questions in one go...don't worry. Do the best you can & we'll take it from there.
__________________
Peace.

1. what OS version? Windows XP
2. What firewalls you have ? Nortons and others?
3. How much ram ? 512 MB
4. Hard Disk space available ?
5. Connection type (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) ? broadband
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers ?Webstar dpc2 100 series
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.) ? House
8. What version,LimeWire & Java,Go to L/W's Help/About L/W, THIS show both LW & Java version.? LW 4.12.11 Java 1.5 0_09
9. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider) ? Insight Broadband
10. Do this test click here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ should say 'Your test worked!. What happens ? Your Test Worked
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. Not that i know of
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user.? 1st try with this fw doesnt connect either
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface ? Yes
14. Have you given full permisions for LimeWire to pass through your Firewall ? Cant figure out how
15. XP users, Please state XP firewall on or off.? how can i tell

Will that be enough info?

same problem...
 

hi there, i´m having the same problem. I believe it is a pretty common problem. This problem also creates a .txt named "hs_err_pid616" which contains the detailed error, i can show a part that i believe might be the technical name lol EXCEPTION_FLT_STACK_CHECK (0xc0000092) at pc=0x00a5cc69, pid=616, tid=1712.

1. what OS version? (eg: Windows 98, XP,OSX, Vista) XP Sp2
2. What firewalls you have? None (Just Windows Firewall)
3. How much ram ? 512 Mb
4. Hard Disk space available ? 180Gb
5. Connection type (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) ? Broadband
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers ? Modem Zyxel 660r-t1
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.) ? House
8. What version,LimeWire & Java,Go to L/W's Help/About L/W, THIS show both LW & Java version.? Limewire 4.10.3 , Java 6 Update 1
9. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider) ? Terra (Chilean ISP)
10. Do this test click here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ should say 'Your test worked!. What happens ? Your Test Worked
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. No
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user.? new problem with an experienced user
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface ? Nop, not blocked (When i was able to open LW)
14. Have you given full permisions for LimeWire to pass through your Firewall ? Full Permissions (as a Exception)
15. XP users, Please state XP firewall on or off.? OFF

Thx in advance.

Try these fixes...;)
Try uninstalling your Java from the add/remove programs and then re-install the JRE offline version....(4th one down)
Java SE Downloads

Then uninstall Limewire using the uninstaller which is found in start > all programs > limewire...then re-install it using the offline installer...
LimeWire: The Official Site for the Fastest File Sharing Program on the Planet

If that does not help with your problem try deleting your preference folder...
Fixes for Limewire when LW isn't operating as it should

I'm having a simliar problem logon as Admin getting limewire to connect. The program indicate that it trying to connect and it doesn't. When I Log on as a user without admin rights Limewire work perfectly. Any clues???

hi, i tried the latest offline java version, a new limewire installer and removing LW files under Documents and settings but still LW keeps going down...:yikes:. Thanks for the advise though. :laugh_2:

Try this ...;)
5. Right-clicking the Limewire icon and going to properties and change compatability setting to Windows 2000. (but only if you're using Windows 2000 or later.) Somebody reported changing to Windows NT compatibility fixed their problem despite not using that operating system version.

6. Right-click on the Limewire icon on the desktop and click on Run as. Then it should come up showing the current user and then switch it over to Administrator. (but 'only' if you're the admin of your comp.!)

None of that has worked for me and i cant delete the limewire folder from above. Executive jar file and some other stuff says i dont have the access to do it.....I am the only user name on this computer so i should have it!!!

Same here, nothing seems to work

How did you guys uninstall limewire, did you go to the add/remove programs to do it ??

Okay, I have also been having this problem for over a month at least. Every time Limewire opens, it acts like it's going to work and then, without warning, it just shuts down. One thing I have noticed is that the LW window does not actually close until I either move my mouse, click, or try to type something. I can do any of these things while the program is "still loading" but once it seems to be loaded, doing anything at all closes the program. I have been using Limewire for over a year or more, on this same computer. The problem did not appear to beging from any system or configuration changes, it simply happened one day and has never worked since. Limewire has worked fine with all of the hardware and software currently loaded into the computer. I have also tried the suggestions posted here, including uninstalling and reinstalling both Java and Limewire, at least a couple of times for each. I have also tried uninstalling Limewire both ways, through the Add/Remove Programs section, and from the Limewire portion in the "Start Menu".

My system information as requested:

1. what OS version? (eg: Windows 98, XP,OSX, Vista) Win XP Home SP2
2. What firewalls you have ? Only the Win XP firewall
3. How much ram ? 768 MB
4. Hard Disk space available ? 26 gb
5. Connection type (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) ? DSL
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers ? Speedstream 5200
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.) ? [B****** (apt.)[/B]
8. What version,LimeWire & Java,Go to L/W's Help/About L/W, THIS show both LW & Java version.? LW-4.12.11 ... Java-1.6.0_01
9. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider) ? Alltel / Windstream
10. Do this test click here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ should say 'Your test worked!. What happens ? "Your test worked!"
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. None
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user.? New problem with an experienced user
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface ? While loading in, the brick wall is there, once loaded, the wall disappears and the "mouseover" states that no firewall is detected.
14. Have you given full permisions for LimeWire to pass through your Firewall ? Yes
15. XP users, Please state XP firewall on or off.? On

Just an added note, I did re-try using Limewire with the Firewall turned off .. and there was no difference.

I went and uninstalled through start programs ect not remove/....any help would be appreciated its becoming quite bs

Hey Everyone,

I have had the same problem with Limewire and for those who have Limewire Pro.... I have found a solution too all this stuff going on about Limewire Crashing... Well please do the following to fix this problem

DO NOT USE JAVA 6 UPDATE 1... This is the problem to it all i have spent a hole morning working out the problem and UNISTALL IT... Uninstall JAVA 6 UPDATE 1 Along with every other Jave you have...

Then download Java 5 Update 11 which is the most previous version of Java and there is no pboblems with it...

https://sdlc1a.sun.com/ECom/EComActi...40CCE7A9542EF5 Download Java 5 Update 11 Here, It doesn't matter if you get the offline 1 or the online 1. Sorry i dont know how to use code on this site but the above website is the Java website so all is safe.

After all this Defragment your computer just to tidy it up and all (This is optinal)
Then RESET your computer.. This should fix the problem it worked for me and i have told u everytihng i done... I hope this helps all you Limewire Fans. Ignore the Java program becuase it will tell you to update to version 6 dont do it i havn't tried it and i dont want to do this all over again so a summary over this...

Only Java you have is 5 Update 11
Reset Computer
All should be working

P.S. I create thisaccount just to tell you all this and post a reply telling me if this works.

Well, I don't know about anybody else, but the java 5 suggestion seems to have worked for me. At least the program doesn't die on me right away ... now I can see if I have the "need sources" issue people have talked about, but this is a start, at least!

Thanks for the suggestion!

My limewire has worked fine for several months. Now I have the problem of not being able to open it. It looks like it is starting and then shuts down. I went throught the recomended steps of removal /installation and it does the same thing. I had to stay connected to the internet to download java.

well thank you very much. Problem solved for me with Java 5.0 update 11. Thx again.

Many thanks, Java 5.0 update 11 worked for me also.

I'm glad i could help you all lol i was supposed to be doing skool work but meh... Limewire MUST work hahaha. Oh and if any of you Limewire tech dudes read this please do something to make Limewire compatible with Java 6 somehow you would do us proud...

Thankyou for the solution...;)
Java 6 does work with limewire as I run with it, but everybodies set up is different and what works for one may not work for another...:)

Yes your right.. My friends pc has Java 6 and Limewire on it... Hmm i'll work this out... I hope it will work lol

Another link for it: Java 1.5 (take the JRE)

(Look for 5th on list) : ~
Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 5.0 Update 11
The J2SE Runtime Environment (JRE) allows end-users to run Java applications.

* However I would recommend the 2nd on list on the actual JRE download page which is the "Offline" download. It's always safer installing from your computer instead of over the internet. I would also suggest you close all internet programs before you re-install Java. ;)

Whats the differance? Will this help the Java 6 thing problem?

For "some" people, Java 1.6 isn't doing it's job properly. So that's why the jump back to java 1.5 is good for those some people. I have heard some releases of java 1.5 didn't work well for some people too. Same applied with some earlier versions of Java. (Same seems to happen with some versions of LW not working well for some people.) Just how things go. :D

Ahh awesome, so adventually it will all work out at sometime?

Yea, Its all just a Java problem I guess some of you peeps are goen to have to wait until their new version which be out in a couple months probably... Anyways AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE. Hahaha lol soz sugar is never a gud thing.

Are you in Brisbane as well...Where neighbours...:D

Hahaha yea neigbours awesome... Yea i'm south side of brisbane Wynnum area lol.

Ahhh I know Wynnum well, I use to work over there...
I'm also on the southside, Algester...:D

Loli know da place... i tink get that confused wit another one. LOL turned this limewire problem into a little frendly conversation