Thanks for reply, heres results :-
i),,Java update ( messy site they have) downloaded couple of java things, tho i assume as ive had a working version of limewire the Java isnt the issue
ii),,Completed step 2 & 3, Results after reboot :-
iii),,Limewire enters into new user sequence ie,, language type, default folder etc. Interestingly if i try to change to folder the program crashes. anyways i go go right through to 'Finish' and try to log into Limewire it does same as usual ie,, limewire loading screen hits 'loading user interface'

um,,

any other suggestions?

Lucas