Limewire shuts down almost as soon as I open it

[jackbes]

Limewire opens properly but as soon as I tried to search an audio source it shuts down. I downloaded Java and followed other instructions but to no avail.

Any suggestions???Thanks

[wondering why]

What version of Java are you using...

Try this if you haven't already...


Try uninstalling all versions of Java from the add/remove programs and then re-install the JRE 5.11 offline version....
Archive: Download Java 2 Platform Standard Edition (J2SE) 5.0 Update 11

If that does not help with your problem try deleting your preference folder/s...This will reset your configurations back to default and get rid of any corruption that may of happened...

Fixes for Limewire when LW isn't operating as it should
LimeWire Pref Folder in Vista

[jackbes]

I downloaded J2SE 5.0 as instructed above, but now get the following message: "LW needs Java Runtime Environment 5.0 or above. Click Ok to go to java.com: Hot Games, Cool Apps where you can insatall Java."
I already had Java TM(5) and TM(6) and that didn't work either.

[wondering why]

Did you download the JRE or the JDK ???

[ljh]

Having the latest version of Java (Java 6 and above) causes this to happen even if you also have an older version present. Uninstall the latest version or wait for an update to Limewire to fix this. (fix plz guyz kthx)

[Lord of the Rings]

Originally Posted by jackbes

I downloaded J2SE 5.0 as instructed above, but now get the following message: "LW needs Java Runtime Environment 5.0 or above.
I already had Java TM(5) and TM(6) and that didn't work either.

You needed to remove all Java versions before installing the Java 1.5 (JRE 5.0 Update 11 / J2SE Runtime Environment (JRE))

Originally Posted by ljh

...latest version of Java (Java 6 and above) causes this to happen even if you also have an older version present.

Yes Java 1.6 has been a problem for many users.