I believe I have the same problem. I have tried the newest versions of Basic, Pro and Beta. I thought about going to an older version but don't want to deal with the Java thing again.

Before I do a new install I remove the old with add\remove then I manually erase the Limewire program files folder and scan the system with PestPatrol to remove the spyware (seemed to work in the past). I have scanned for viruses and have none.

Limewire worked one day then the next day nothing, when I click the icon the hourglass comes up for a second then nothing. I have tried starting from the startup menu, the shortcut and direct from program files.

Is Limewire down for everyone?