a newer version of limewire is avail.....

allday · #1 (**permalink**) October 6th, 2010

a newer version of limewire is available is the msg that displays when i try to open the program - click yes to continue is the option if i click no it doesn't try to start up - when i click yes an error box comes up that says ---------------------------
Error
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There has been an error.
Expected option but got "day\AppData\Roaming\LimeWire\LimeWireUpdate.i ni". Options start with a leading "--" prefix
Use --help to get a list of valid options
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OK
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anyone seeing the same thing?
i can't open the program at all

allday · #2 (**permalink**) October 6th, 2010

a newer version of limewire is available is the msg i get when i try to open the program - to continue press yes is what i choose since choosing no stops the program from opening - when i choose yes i get a pop up error ---------------------------
Error
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There has been an error.
Expected option but got "day\AppData\Roaming\LimeWire\LimeWireUpdate.i ni". Options start with a leading "--" prefix
Use --help to get a list of valid options
---------------------------
OK
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and the program closes

help??

allday · #3 (**permalink**) October 6th, 2010

ran the install file again and its working fine again just incase anyone else comes across it

tomcriv53 · #4 (**permalink**) October 6th, 2010

I had the exact same problem. I wasted an hour trying to figure out how to fix it before I just uninstalled limewire, and went online and installed it again, which of course installed the latest version. works fine now.

TotalNewbie · #5 (**permalink**) October 9th, 2010

The exact same thing is happening to me - I'd love someone to tell me what the problem is, but for now I'll just uninstall and install the new version.

piflonkyd · #6 (**permalink**) October 15th, 2010

Updated limewire now on 5.5.16 but it still won't let me open or run the programme.never had any problems previously,checked java is latest and firewall is ok.Tried redownloading after taking limewire off by still no luck.Anyone with any suggestions I can try??

piflonkyd

Lord of the Rings · #7 (**permalink**) October 15th, 2010

Yes, try Reinstallation Technique.

I do have a suspicion with the new version deleting the old preferences folder is the way to go. However, be sure to make a backup of the Downloads file (downloads.dat) which is found within the preferences folder. This contains your previous incomplete downloads history. Take care how you handle & return this file, important to follow the instructions to the word.