Tests have proven a bug into the Java runtime environment V6.1 for Windows XP users.

Users will experience the Limewire application crashing shortly after it loads.

I have emailed Sun Microsystems, the makers of Java to advise of the bug.

In the meantime 'Birdy' is correct. go to the control panel & Uninstall Java Runtime v6.1

Users can download the older version 5.11 which runs the Limewire app no probs.
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I truly hope this is a bug & not Sun caving into copyright holders - by trying to strangle a 3rd party filesharing application.

I'm eagerly expecting Java RE 6.2 to see if the bug gets fixed.

What a pain in the ****.....