I didn't know that, so now what? I can't get LW to load....is it something to do with LW new updates? I think I will send a message to them to see what is going on

Limewire will download fine, its when you go to run it that it wont open and get the error message. and yes I went to limewire site and downloaded it from there

Try updating your Java (or reinstalling, if you already have the latest update): Java Downloads for All Operating Systems - Sun Microsystems
Download the JRE offline installer & remove any other Java versions (via Control Panel) before installing this one. Restart your computer after installing the new Java.

If that doesn't fix things, delete LW's preferences folder when LW's properly closed. See point 3 here & also point 2 if you've used older versions of LW in the past (there could be a folder in either location).
Fixes for LimeWire
This will change all of your settings within options, you'll have to go back through afterwards & reset things. If you're not sure of your settings, go through LW's tools > options & write them all down, so that you can reset things later.
Vista users: LimeWire Pref Folder in Vista

And if that doesn't help, right click on the LW icon > properties > compatibility. Try running in compatibility mode for Win 2000 or NT. Vista users, right click the LW icon & run as adminstrator & also try compatibility mode for XP.


I don't really think these links below relate to your problem, but just in case...

Do you have Alcohol software installed? If so, look here.
LW starts then close, log: resolve_virtual_call

You could also try the advice here: FIX: LimeWire won't start or closes immediately

WOW! Thanks, that worked for me. went to "Add/Remove Programs" and remove all of Java from my computer. than when to Java Downloads for All Operating Systems - Sun Microsystems , as you said and reinstalled Java. after that Limewire took right off!

Thank you so much that worked perfect....something so simple...