Updating LimeWire - What are the Pros & Cons ?
 

LW just asked me if I'd like to upgrade to version 4.14 or the newest LW available. It sounds good and all, but if I have to pay for this upgrade it's not worth it as my current version is working fine. Please advise as soon as possible. The notice says:

Recharge today with the new Limewire 4.14
*Removes junk from your results
*BitTorrent support
*DHT technology for reliable downloads
*Faster download speeds
...all this and more in Limewire 4.14!


If anyone updated and then had problems please let me know.








Thank you,
Andrew Perkins

I would advise you to do an extensive read within these forums re: threads and posts on the merits and problems associated with upgrading LimeWire.

I do not mean to say that you should not perform an upgrade but, that it would be wise to get some background before you decide... Make especial note of any problems that others have had regarding older Operating Systems and Java installations !

btw, the updates should be free unless you are updating an older Pro version.
Never part with any money for any offered version of LimeWire that is NOT a Pro version.

Well, everyone, I updated to 4.14, and even though it doesn't have the turbo-charged results of LW Pro, it has more pros than cons. For those who find that downloads seem way too slow should check the TLS box. All in all it's up to you to determine if it works better or gets torrent files you couldn't get before. It might be wise to save your money as I'm sure there will be a Pro version for 4.14; it's probably being tested and created even as we speak.




Thanks for your help,
Andrew Perkins

I updated my LimeWire.
It has worked well for me. Ive noticed that the spam problem is getting better.
But a big pro for me is that it seems a bit lighter on my system. But that just could be my computer.

Wow! Just checked connections tab and found out that there are 29 peers and 26 leaves. Guess I should filter out some of the hosts; problem is I don't know which ones to remove from the connections list. It's nice to have so many hosts but if some are brick walls there's no point in keeping them on the list.



Keep me posted,
Andrew Perkins

I would upgrade if I were you, but however, some people are having problems with 4.14. Search around the forums. Some people might have the same computer or similar computer as you and have problems. If your system is fine with it, then you should upgrade. There is less spam. And many other improvements.

Don't filter them out, your running as an Ultrapeer, otherwise you would only be seeing 3 hosts for basic or 5 for Pro...

When you run as a Ultrapeer it means your connection is good enough to do the job...You are a chosen one..:p

I have also recently upgraded and now realise why I have a problem with the alphabetical listing of my saved downloads.

Some 12 months ago when I removed Limewire from my computer and reinstalled it I found that my saved downloads from that point on all went on to a second alphabetical listing.

Since the recent up grade this has happened again.I transfer my downloads to an external hard drive and now have 3 alphabetical listings making it a hassel to find things.Files are listed A to Z,followed by a second grouping of A to Z and then a 3rd A to Z.


If someone can advise how I can alter my list so that all files are in 1 group of A to Z,I would be most appreciative.

I updated to lw 4.14
 

Just wanted to say that I paid for the update. My 4.12 was also working fine but I fell for the promise of faster downloads, GEEEEEEEEEZ what a mistake!!
LW 4.14 loads and starts to download then freezes and you can't even turn the blasted thing off!! This happens EVERY time you start the app. It really sucks as now I can't download anything and I PAID for it!!

IF ANYONE CAN HELP ME GO BACK PLEASE LET ME KNOW!!!:eek:

It's probably just a Java issue try this...

Uninstall all versions of Java from the add/remove programs and then re-install the JRE 5.11 offline version....
Archive: Download Java 2 Platform Standard Edition (J2SE) 5.0 Update 11

If that does not help with your problem try deleting your preference folder/s...This will reset your configurations back to default and get rid of any corruption that may of happened...;)
Fixes for Limewire when LW isn't operating as it should
LimeWire Pref Folder in Vista