"limewire unable to load"
 

I have tried to download LW several time and I keep geting a error message "limewire unable to load" why is that happening and how can I fix it?

Sorry... I'm not sure exactly what you mean.

Is the error showing up as soon as you click to download the installer?

Are you trying to run or save the installer?

Are you downloading from Official LimeWire Website & Free Download of Fastest P2P & Torrent Client - Lime Wire ?

I'm haveing the same problem. Limewire was working great, but had to do a system restore on my computer, went back 2 days, suddenly Limewire would not work and gave me the error "limewire unable to load" when starting the program. says to reinstall limewire. so i uninstalled it, download it again, it installs, but comes up with the same error when trying to start the program.

Limewire won't work
 

I did the same thing even tried to install a older version of LW but nothing I did work, I did a system restore to 2 weeks earlier but that didn't work either...I ended up downloading a P2P program called IMesh which is a lot like LW but in some ways better...try it I sure you will like it. Go to download.com and put in IMesh...:)

iMesh does not run on Gnutella Network. http://www.gnutellaforums.com/downlo...tml#post352503 & you will miss out on copyright files unless you pay for them. :)

limewire not working
 

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

Re to Birdy -Limewire
 

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

Limewire working!!
 

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!

limewire not working
 

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

Limewire will not open regardless of Java version. HELP!
 

Hi guys, I'm a newbie and I've read through this thread intently and implimented all advice to no avail. I'm suffering with the same problem (or similar) and come to a dead end.

Here is my P.C. Spec:

Windows XP Media Center Edition
cache memory 2 x 2 MB
Intel Pentium D 945 Processor with a rate of 3.4 GHz
RAM: 2 Gb DDR400
HDD: 320 Gb SATAII (7200 rpm)
Graphics Card: ATI Radeon X1300 - 256 Mb
Built-in analogue / digital Tuner
Optical Disk Reader: Double layer compatible DVD writer
USB: 6 ports USB 2.0 (2 in front)
Modem/Ethernet Port: Built-in 56K V92 ModemBuilt-in LAN
i-Link: 2 ports FireWire IEEE1394 (including 1 in front)
TV Outlet: S-Video output
WLAN: MSI WIFI MS-6834B Turbo Mode - 802.11 b/g

...... and I'm trying to initiate Limewire 5.4.6.

My story is as follows: Initially I was using Frostwire with no problems when I downloaded a virus which shut down my security software, I got rid of the virus and replaced my security software with AVG Anti Virus Plus Firewall.
The next time I initiated Frostwire it wouldn't open, I then uninstalled and re-installed to no avail, then changed to Limewire 5.4.6. only for the problem to continue with Limewire. Tried everything suggested, I've run 'Hijackthis' incase I missed something but no, antivirus picks nothing up either... Java has been uninstalled followed by Limewire, system reset. Java (6) then re-installed, followed by Limewire...... and still nothing. Java uninstalled again, Limewire uninstalled, system restarted and this time I installed Limewire only, letting the installer choose the correct Java version and still nada! Who's mother did I hack to death in a previous life to deserve such shite? aaaaaargh!

Anyhoo, all suggestions are welcome.
Failing that, does anybody have a gun?

P.S. I have created the necessary exceptions through my firewall too.

I have the gun...but you can only borrow it if you're going to shoot the computer!

look....since you got a nasty virus it might be wise to bite the bullet and back up all of your important data then do a reformat and clean install of the OS...I do this at least yearly just because I feel better about it all...sure, its kind of a PITA, but after you've done it as many times as I have its a fairly simple (though time consuming) process...I bet you a dollar to your dime that after a clean install LW will work just fine

Limewire Unable to Load...Me Too!!
 

I also am getting the message "Limewire Unable to Load". I am running Windows Vista and did a system restore yesterday back to 2 days ago. Once it was done i started getting the error. i have uninstalled Limewire, reinstalled, did all the stuff in the troubleshooting section with no luck. Something is wrong if we are all getting this error.

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I had the same problem and I couldn't fix this problem.

reply
 

Hi:

Did you uninstall ALL versions of Java and then reinstall the latest version for your computer?

Done. Problem solved. Thanks for your help.

Best Regards,

Marcos Albuquerque