I am trying to change the directory where I save downloaded files, but when I click on Options the screen flashes and options is not shown. I have deleted and re installed Limewire but it is still the same.

have I got a virus?

Any ideas?

Thanks in advance

Hi,

I also have the same problem like you. The weird thing is when i press exit, lime wire only disappear in few seconds and starting it self again.

help..............

pigsinspace,

Try deleting LW's preferences folder when LW's properly closed. See point 3 here & also point 2 if you've used older versions of LW in the past (there could be a folder in either location).
Fixes for LimeWire
This will change all of your settings within options, you'll have to go back through afterwards & reset things. If you're not sure of your settings, go through LW's tools > options & write them all down, so that you can reset things later.
In case you're using Vista: LimeWire Pref Folder in Vista

Once you've deleted that folder & things are set back to default, try going in & changing the location for saving

agus,

Sounds like you have a worm. There's a fix here to try, it's worked for a lot of people. Click on the link below.
The easy fix for Limewire popping up every few seconds (try this first)
And more info here: WARNING: Viruses on network you should be aware of!

If you still need help, try one of the sites below...they're more specialised in helping with malware issues.

Spyware Warrior :: Index
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SpywareInfo Forum FAQ - SWI Forums

Always make sure that you're using a good AV program. Keep it updated & use it to scan all files that you download before you open them.

I have tried that and still its the same...it is limewire pro if that makes any difference?

the options page flashes then will not open,so I cannot change amount of files to transfer and destination folder etc.

What version of Java are you using? You can either update to the latest version here (I have this one & LW's working fine): Java SE Downloads
or try this older version, which has worked well for lots of people: Archive: Download Java 2 Platform Standard Edition (J2SE) 5.0 Update 11
Whichever Java version you use, download the JRE offline installer & remove any other Java versions before installing another one.

If you're already using Java 1.6.0_03 (the latest one) then try that older version instead.

I am having the same problem options menu will not open have tried deleting limewire re installing java and clearing all limewire entries from registry but to no avail. any one know how to remove the lime wire registration. looks like this was caused by a virus, but mccaffe spy bot and adware find nothing. it created a download folder in fonts called ' which i deleted when you reload limewire state cannot fid download folder and then when loaded shows this folder as down load location but it not on my system can any one help thank in advance themekon

This thread WARNING: Viruses on network you should be aware of! has links to online scans...do an online scan & see whether anything is found.

Have a look at post #3, there are links to sites that specialise in helping with malware problems. Try one of those.
Or, one of the helpers here says that this site is good
Malware Removal - MajorGeeks Support Forums

Hi I have run virus check, spy bot search and destroy, lava soft adaware, sytem mech, all find nothing. any other suggestions please

I have done everything that has been suggested but its still the same, options just flashes then dissapears.
Getting really hacked off now and thinking about leaving Limewire. I need to control Uploads/downloads etc.

Im still having same problem have tried unistalling everything trawling regitry and removing all references to lw but still same problem when reinstalled. still not having to register following reload therefore sure i have not removed original password file which seems to control opening lw any help please