New here, second try, not happy

[oldbiker]

This is the second try at sending a new post. I have been using an older version of Limewire for some time. Not long ago I paid for a 6 month membership. Now they have compleatly changed the format and I can not figure anything out. I am not even sure how to use this "forum" thing. And if I do get it sent. I doubt I will even be able to find if there are any replys. As you can tell I am very upset. The only thing I was able to do was download one song. And it went right to my Ituns Library--which I do not want. In the older version I was able to have it download to a folder on my desktop. From there I could do whatever I wanted with it. I now have no idea how to tell if a file is safe or not. And all these Limewire "terms" mean nothing to me. I am not that great with computers. Once the song finished downloading, the music started playing----and I could not figure out how to get that to stop!!! This is all very frustrating to me. This new format is not user friendly at all!!!! I hope I can get some help here---(and be able to find it if someone does try to help) I have a feeling I just wasted money on a membership I will not be able to use!!

[birdy]

Hi oldbiker,

If you don't like the new LW 5, you can go back to LW 4.18.8
Click on this blue link for that info: Your LimeWire 5 refuses to install due to Java 6 error or it says there is nothing to instal? Get LW 4.18
That link refers to Mac users but the page is the same for Windows users.

If you have a current Pro membership, you can go to your Pro download page (you would have got an email from LW with a link to that page, after you bought Pro) & click on 'Get LimeWire Classic' on the left hand side of the page - then you'll be able to download a LW 4.18.8 installer

If you're still using LW 5, you can stop songs from going to iTunes by going (in LW) tools > options > downloads. Untick the box to add files automatically to iTunes > click 'ok'.

Click on these links below for more info about which files to avoid (ie spam & infected files) & tips for finding good files.
Virus thread: Typical virus spam file sizes - Make a note of them (click on blue link to see)

* WARNING: Viruses on network you should be aware of ! *

Fake files showing up in search results

How to find music

The best thing that you can do is make sure that you have a good antivirus program installed. Keep that AV updated & use it to scan every file that you download, before you open the file.

Please let us know if you need more help

[oldbiker]

I will save your reply and hopefully I will be able to figure some of this out.
Much appreciated.