Start Up Error!
 

This is what im getting after installing limewire, i have installed it again and again and the same thing happens. Also when this started happening the folder inwhich my downloads are saved causes 'windows explorer' to encounter a problem and crash when i do so much as click on it.

i'd be incredibly greatful if anyone can help.....cheers.....

Heres the error it blurts out:

LimeWire version 4.12.11
Java version 1.5.0_11 from Sun Microsystems Inc.
Windows XP v. 5.1 on x86
Free/total memory: 31647672/33357824

java.lang.RuntimeException: java.io.IOException: could not create preferences directory: C:\Documents and Settings\Chris\.limewire
at com.limegroup.gnutella.util.CommonUtils.getUserSet tingsDir(CommonUtils.java:881)
at com.limegroup.gnutella.gui.Initializer.initialize( Initializer.java:115)
at com.limegroup.gnutella.gui.GUILoader.load(GUILoade r.java:49)
at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke0(Nativ e Method)
at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(Unknow n Source)
at sun.reflect.DelegatingMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(Un known Source)
at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Unknown Source)
at com.limegroup.gnutella.gui.Main.main(Main.java:44)
Caused by: java.io.IOException: could not create preferences directory: C:\Documents and Settings\Chris\.limewire
at com.limegroup.gnutella.util.CommonUtils.setUserSet tingsDir(CommonUtils.java:792)
at com.limegroup.gnutella.util.CommonUtils.getUserSet tingsDir(CommonUtils.java:879)
... 7 more

STARTUP ERROR!




FILES IN CURRENT DIRECTORY:
C:\Program Files\LimeWire\.NetworkShare
LAST MODIFIED: 1177340391000
SIZE: 0

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\clink.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1177340723093
SIZE: 307949

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\commons-httpclient.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1177340723250
SIZE: 459988

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\commons-logging.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1177340723390
SIZE: 59154

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\commons-net.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1177340723531
SIZE: 355370

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\COPYING
LAST MODIFIED: 1170106423073
SIZE: 18349

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\daap.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1177340723703
SIZE: 388504

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\data.ser
LAST MODIFIED: 1170106423339
SIZE: 358

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\donotremove.htm
LAST MODIFIED: 1170106422682
SIZE: 0

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\GenericWindowsUtils.dll
LAST MODIFIED: 1170106419698
SIZE: 12279

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hashes
LAST MODIFIED: 1170106631792
SIZE: 298

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid1716.log
LAST MODIFIED: 1177241482000
SIZE: 9908

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid2012.log
LAST MODIFIED: 1177241457000
SIZE: 9905

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid2188.log
LAST MODIFIED: 1177340447671
SIZE: 12370

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid2760.log
LAST MODIFIED: 1177241490796
SIZE: 9907

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid2832.log
LAST MODIFIED: 1177241971406
SIZE: 10001

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid2900.log
LAST MODIFIED: 1177241471281
SIZE: 9907

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid3280.log
LAST MODIFIED: 1177241429968
SIZE: 14857

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid3316.log
LAST MODIFIED: 1177249059531
SIZE: 9744

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid3636.log
LAST MODIFIED: 1177247752921
SIZE: 9809

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid3736.log
LAST MODIFIED: 1177340041234
SIZE: 9812

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid3740.log
LAST MODIFIED: 1177340469390
SIZE: 10391

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid3884.log
LAST MODIFIED: 1177241441656
SIZE: 9905

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid460.log
LAST MODIFIED: 1172423665906
SIZE: 10639

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid624.log
LAST MODIFIED: 1177340733140
SIZE: 10427

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\i18n.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1177340723859
SIZE: 25678

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\icu4j.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1177340724000
SIZE: 741440

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\id3v2.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1177340724140
SIZE: 94430

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\install.log
LAST MODIFIED: 1177340726203
SIZE: 2098

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\jcraft.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1177340724281
SIZE: 136693

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\jl011.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1177340724421
SIZE: 255016

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\jmdns.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1177340724546
SIZE: 69306

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\language.prop
LAST MODIFIED: 1177340718281
SIZE: 4

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\LimeWire On Startup.lnk
LAST MODIFIED: 1177340726203
SIZE: 1540

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\LimeWire.exe
LAST MODIFIED: 1170106421573
SIZE: 122880

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\LimeWire.ico
LAST MODIFIED: 1170106421729
SIZE: 92854

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\LimeWire.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1177340721765
SIZE: 7174700

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\LimeWire20.dll
LAST MODIFIED: 1170106420807
SIZE: 40960

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\log.txt
LAST MODIFIED: 1135169397906
SIZE: 0

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\log4j.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1177340724734
SIZE: 677952

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\log4j.properties
LAST MODIFIED: 1170106423495
SIZE: 7171

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\looks.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1177340724937
SIZE: 630634

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\MessagesBundle.properties
LAST MODIFIED: 1170106410307
SIZE: 114566

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\MessagesBundles.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1177340722828
SIZE: 2951044

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\mp3sp14.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1177340725109
SIZE: 40064

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\pmf.ico
LAST MODIFIED: 1170106422807
SIZE: 3262

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\ProgressTabs.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1177340722953
SIZE: 5786

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\root
LAST MODIFIED: 1177340718265
SIZE: 0

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\root(2)
LAST MODIFIED: 1142456985781
SIZE: 0

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\SOURCE
LAST MODIFIED: 1170106423198
SIZE: 268

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\spacer.gif
LAST MODIFIED: 1170106424417
SIZE: 49

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\themes.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1177340725234
SIZE: 620179

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\tritonus.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1177340725359
SIZE: 152711

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\uninstall.exe
LAST MODIFIED: 1177340726250
SIZE: 186042

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\unpack.log
LAST MODIFIED: 1177340726062
SIZE: 12766

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\update.ver
LAST MODIFIED: 1170106418729
SIZE: 3810

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\vorbis.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1177340725484
SIZE: 27215

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\WindowsFirewall.dll
LAST MODIFIED: 1170106420964
SIZE: 61440

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\WindowsV5PlusUtils.dll
LAST MODIFIED: 1170106421104
SIZE: 12808

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\xerces.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1177340725750
SIZE: 2147687

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\xml-apis.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1177340726031
SIZE: 207655

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\xml.war
LAST MODIFIED: 1170106419432
SIZE: 8423


A LOAD OF GARBAGE TO ME BUT IF ANYONE CAN MAKE THIS OUT FOR ME I'D BE CHUFFED!

CHEERS

HYDEY

Hi Hydey.

Sounds like things have become jumbled.

Follow these instructions exactly.
So, you need to Go, Start/All Programs/LimeWire n Uninstall all L/W versions.
Do Not Uninstall From Change or Remove Programs.
Re BOOT Your computer NOW.

Now Go to, Start/Search/click on all files n folders/more advanced options/
& make sure, case sensitive, is not ticked. (all other boxes should be ticked)
Now!!, Put limewire in box, (all or part of file name) & click search.
Delete everything found, including Prefetch folder, (I mean everything)
Re BOOT Your computer NOW.

Now! Go to,
START/Set Program Access/Change or Remove Programs,
now completely remove all versions of java.
Re BOOT Your computer NOW.

Now! Use this Link to get (jre-6u1-windows-i586-p-iftw.exe) Use the off line installer, NOT the (recommended) one,
http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp
When Download is completed.
Disconnect from internet, close ALL apps n reinstall java.

Now!! Use this link to download latest L/W version using the off line installer
http://www.limewire.com/
If you need help, Shout, If it fixed your problem or not, Feedback helps others.
Peace

Hi guys...

I have the same issue as Hydey, and I followed the instructions provided by Mickjapa, and I'm still having the original issue.

The 2nd step where you have to do a search for files, it wouldn't let me delete all the files. It kept giving me a message stating that the program is in use. Which I haven't been using the program, I've been trying to remove it since it wanted to start up on it's own all the time.

And per T4k73, I don't have a virus at all. The scan comes back with nothing found.

Any other help that anyone might be able to give?

Thx much :)

Hi baby_48046,

If LW was/is starting up all the time & refusing to stay closed, sounds like you have a worm.

Try the easy fix mentioned at the end of point 2 here, it's worked for a lot of people.
WARNING: Viruses on the network you should be aware of

If that doesn't help, there are links to help sites below
http://www.spywarewarrior.com/index.php
http://www.castlecops.com/forums.html
http://forums.spywareinfo.com/index.php?showtopic=79038


Always make sure that you're using a good AV program. Keep it updated & use it to scan files that you've downloaded before you open them.

For stubborn files that won't delete, try one of the utilities in this thread. I've used Unlocker & DelinvFile & they're good;)

Its spring, Birdy has her mind on other things, (bless her)

Here's the link to unlocker
http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/#download
Peace.

Hey its me again, i followed what u sed but i realised about a another problem ive been having which i believe to be linked to limewire.

Everytime i try to click on or access a folder in which recently downloaded files are this message appears.

http://img1.putfile.com/thumb/4/11211304138.jpg

sorry about it being wonky!

so when i was searching for these limewire files this appeared. Once it appears all programs that are running close and the desktop is refreshed.

what can i do?

cheers for the input so far peeps....keep it coming lol

cheers....again

hydey

Hydey Hi.

Sounds like a virus or worm, AVG has a fix for this problem already, Download
& Update the program BEFORE scanning.
http://www.grisoft.com(good free AVG)

http://www.ewido.com(>>now called AVG Anti Spyware<< free 30 day trial -the best in my opinion)

Check your system using any of these programs (I reckon using all of them):
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/(free)

http://www.ccleaner.com/download/(free)

Spybot - Search & Destroy (FREE)

You can also read here point 4 in the post of LOTR....:
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showthread.php?t=41432
Peace.

I think Limewire/Frostwire are both frauds!
 

La La La La La.
 

Have a nice day T4k73.

This thread is closed Thank you.

hey,

i already use avg and i also hav norton.

ive tried doing scans already but they crash before they are finish, its as if anything that tries to acess these limewire related files crashed.

im really messed up now :(

Hi Hydey.
You can try booting in safe mode and scan
To Re Boot in Safe Mode.

Right click on task bar,choose Task Manager,Shut down/Restart
If Task Manager does not start up, Hold down Alt & Ctrl & press Delete on your Keyboard.
Your computer will now Reboot!! AS it starts to fire up again,Hold down F8,on your Keyboard.
You should hear some little clicking, then the screen should go black with white lettering.
Use the Arrow keys, (Up) to highlight "Safe Mode"(mouse will not work).
Press Enter then Enter,Windows Login screen should come up, Click on your user nane.
A warning box comes up, You are entering safe mode, Click YES.
You are now in safe mode. Now Scan.
If that dont work.
go to one of the Free computer Help sites listed here, They really know what there doing. Register and post in there
forum, They will instruct you to D/L & run software that can be trusted,
Not all sites are Genuine, These three are recommended by US & tekies.

SpywareInfo Forum FAQ - SWI Forums

CastleCops® - HijackThis Log Tutorial

Bleeping Computer: Computer Help and Discussion

If the site you choose gives you good help, Tell us it helps others.
Peace.

thank you very much m8,

i hope this works, but even if it doesnt you were a big help so cheers for tryin, forums need more dudes like you!

ps im crap with comps lol

toodles