Right-clicking the Limewire actual program and going to properties and change compatability setting & choose either win 2000 or NT. BTW try both to see if either will work.

BTW I'm wondering if it might be an idea to reinstall LW. But get the "Offline" installer, not the online recommended one.
Another option is to uninstall it by using the Start menu > Programs > LW > Uninstall. Then get this version Download ‘Other’ version & simply unzip & use!

Tried all forms of LW compatability = no go
Ive re-installed Limewire many time using both ones you mention
Uninstalled way you mentioned, installed 'other' version
added new exception into firewall list
first boot = got to main screen for split second, second try, back to initialising program ( no main screen)
tried steps http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showth...threadid=36420 again
no go
turned virus protection totally off
no go

Ps - would i have similar prob with full * purchased* version?