I can't get it to work (shuts down after search screen loads)
 

I have tried and tried to use my newly downloaded version of Limewire.I followed all of the instructions .I try and run the program and I get the search screen for about 5 seconds and then it disappears.

Anyone know why?

I am using Windows XP.

Thanks

Try uninstalling your 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...
Fixes for Limewire when LW isn't operating as it should