When I typed "the first didn't purchase LW from LW" - it was referring to the first thread suggestion Sheik made to me wherein THAT person didn't purchase LW correctly.

I did, although probably using an email address I no longer remember. The purchase I originally made was authentic and did run.

This site is the only way I've found to make contact with anyone regarding official Limewire issues. Any attempts to contact support directly from the Limewire site link to this forum. Believe me, I'd much rather send an email to a tech and get an email in response - but Limewire doesn't seem to operate that way.