ok thanks im going to restart and then download limewire to see if it works now

I'm having the same problem with my computer, but reinstalling Java isn't doing anything. I've downloaded new Java JREs from 2 different sites and I've deleted LW completely and reinstalled it several times, but nothing works.

The normal procedure would be to uninstall LW and uninstall all versions of Java from your system, then install the JRE version of Java (1.5.0_07) with the offline installer and then re-install LW.

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I did exactly that but LW still won't run. I'm guessing something else is wrong with my comp that I don't know about yet, but I appreciate the help.

It is possible that some anti spyware program or anti virus program prevents LW from starting up (some see LW as threat, though it isn't one).
Have you checked on that??

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Actually, I just got it to work by right clicking it and disabling visual themes (under preferences>compatablity). I haven't had to do it to any older versions of LW, but it has worked on a few other programs before. Still not sure why it works though.

mine isn't opening either tried removing java and limewire and installing them again and turning off my antivirus software but I still have had no joy