reformat, reinstall, unfluid lw

im not sure what version of lw i had before i reformatted.
i have download and tried 4.12.11 now im trying beta 4.13.6.
in both versions it acts different than prior to reformatt.
when the screen maximizes, instead of a fluid popup it loads vertically.
basicly the best i can explain, the whole program is very not fluid.
when i scroll search results, or adjust column widths, its very jumpy.
my downloads/uploads do not seem the be effected.
this a known problem ??

Have you updated your Java? What version are you using?

good idea.
i think i saw java update itself in the toolbar somewhere a few days ago.
let me get on it.

nope, im running the latest release, 1.6.0.1.

Have you tried using the previous version? Some people are having trouble with the latest version.

Java SE Downloads - Previous Release - JDK 5

ill go back, but like i said, i tried 4.12.11 and the new beta.
im gonna uninstall and try earlier versions.
thing is i didnt have this problem prior to reformat.

uninstalled lw.
uninstalled java.
reinstalled latest java.
reinstalled lw.
java not the problem.
anymore ideas ??

Is Limewire (or another program) using most of your CPU? (Look in task manager)

Dan

17,000-23,000.
relatively large compared to everything else after a fresh boot.

just noticed something very odd.
im running window blinds, i removed the interface so its normal windows xp.
lw runs smooth as a baby.
very wierd.
i tried other windowblinds interfaces, lw runs fine.
finally went back to the interface i like, and lw is choppy again.

thus the problem is a windowblinds interface called ares.
come with the program, not sure if it comes with the free demo.