OK.....so does N E 1 have an answer for me?

Also I have Just gotten this message...........
Saying that one or more necessary files seem to be invalid?? and that i should try downloading limewire again because there was a corruption in the insullation!! what the hell is going on?




LimeWire version 4.9.33
Java version 1.5.0_03 from Sun Microsystems Inc.
Windows 2000 v. 5.0 on x86
Free/total memory: 2797432/4128768

java.lang.RuntimeException: could not create preferences directory: C:\Documents and Settings\Ashley Norma\.limewire
at com.limegroup.gnutella.util.CommonUtils.getUserSet tingsDir(CommonUtils.java:774)
at com.limegroup.gnutella.gui.Initializer.initialize( Initializer.java:91)
at com.limegroup.gnutella.gui.GUILoader.load(GUILoade r.java:41)
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)

STARTUP ERROR!




FILES IN CURRENT DIRECTORY:
C:\Program Files\LimeWire\.NetworkShare
LAST MODIFIED: 1129152026160
SIZE: 0

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\clink.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1129753617906
SIZE: 307949

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\commons-httpclient.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1129753618406
SIZE: 459988

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\commons-logging.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1129753618890
SIZE: 59154

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\COPYING
LAST MODIFIED: 1128714879181
SIZE: 18349

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\daap.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1129753619437
SIZE: 311611

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\data.ser
LAST MODIFIED: 1128714879243
SIZE: 358

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\donotremove.htm
LAST MODIFIED: 1128714879024
SIZE: 0

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\GenericWindowsUtils.dll
LAST MODIFIED: 1128714878509
SIZE: 12279

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hashes
LAST MODIFIED: 1128715049665
SIZE: 298

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\i18n.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1129753619921
SIZE: 25678

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\icu4j.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1129753620484
SIZE: 741440

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\id3v2.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1129753621000
SIZE: 94430

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\install.log
LAST MODIFIED: 1129753630671
SIZE: 1963

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\jcraft.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1129753621546
SIZE: 136693

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\jl011.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1129753622125
SIZE: 255016

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\jmdns.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1129753622640
SIZE: 69306

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\language.prop
LAST MODIFIED: 1129753612640
SIZE: 4

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\LimeWire On Startup.lnk
LAST MODIFIED: 1129753630640
SIZE: 1538

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\LimeWire.exe
LAST MODIFIED: 1128714878962
SIZE: 81920

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\LimeWire.ico
LAST MODIFIED: 1128714878993
SIZE: 13806

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\LimeWire.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1129753615671
SIZE: 6071223

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\LimeWire20.dll
LAST MODIFIED: 1128714878681
SIZE: 40960

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\logicrypto.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1129753623187
SIZE: 227510

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\looks.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1129753623781
SIZE: 630634

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\MessagesBundle.properties
LAST MODIFIED: 1128714868071
SIZE: 116913

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\MessagesBundles.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1129753616796
SIZE: 2781308

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\mp3sp14.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1129753624281
SIZE: 40064

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\pmf.ico
LAST MODIFIED: 1128714879056
SIZE: 3262

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\ProgressTabs.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1129753617328
SIZE: 5964

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\root
LAST MODIFIED: 1129753612484
SIZE: 0

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\SOURCE
LAST MODIFIED: 1128714879212
SIZE: 268

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\spacer.gif
LAST MODIFIED: 1128714881759
SIZE: 49

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\themes.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1129753624796
SIZE: 433585

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\tritonus.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1129753625328
SIZE: 152711

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\uninstall.exe
LAST MODIFIED: 1129753630843
SIZE: 105383

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\unpack.log
LAST MODIFIED: 1129753627187
SIZE: 7802

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\update.ver
LAST MODIFIED: 1128714872852
SIZE: 2766

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\vorbis.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1129753625859
SIZE: 27215

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\WindowsV5PlusUtils.dll
LAST MODIFIED: 1128714878743
SIZE: 12808

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\xerces.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1129753626671
SIZE: 2147687

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\xml-apis.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1129753627187
SIZE: 207655

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\xml.war
LAST MODIFIED: 1128714878384
SIZE: 12519

I would suggest 2 things:
1. Go to the add/remove programs control panel & remove Java. Then downld the "Offline" Java installer, & install it from your computer. See link for Java from point # 1 here: Fixes for Limewire

2. Delete your LW Preferences folder whilst LW is closed; instructions in the above link. It's often a good idea to delete LW's preferences folder when changing from Basic to Pro.

Ok I just converted back to basic because i thought the pro was giving me the problems?? Also why would I delete my Java, thats not what I'm having trouble with? If i uninstall Limewire altogether will i be able to get back all my songs nd stuff?

The problem you listed above looks like a Java problem. That is why you posted it isn't it? To find out what problem it is. The issue with Java is that if installed over the net it can cause problems - be corrupt or incomplete. Do what you like ... it was just a suggestion. The fact LW couldn'lt access your preferences folder ... well, is LW Pro installed in a location you have permissions to access? Perhaps it's pro you should have re-installed. It might have been a corrupt installation. The "Offline" installer generally fixes that. BTW LW is 90% Java & runs on Java.

ok so what should i do first? uninstall java? then uninstall LW? then install java "offline" then install LW again??Thanks for your help

I'd suggest uninstalling Java 1st. Then re-install Java using the offline installer. Then install LW Pro using the offline installer. The LW installer will uninstall the previous version at the beginning of the installation process. ;)

Thanks sooo muc...one more question...where do i go to get Java back?