Try upgrading to LimeWire 4.2. We develop LimeWire using the latest version of Java (Java 5, or 1.5 -- both the same) and haven't heard of or seen any problems. In fact, using the latest version of Java generally helps.
As far as LW freezing on start -- try uninstalling & reinstalling it. Also try going to Control Panel and uninstalling Java & going to java.com and reinstalling it. |