Other than swapping your Java versions to see if that makes any difference, you could also try deleting your LW Preferences folder whilst LW is closed; instructions here: Fixes for Limewire Only small chance this'll make any difference but worth a try. Another alternative is to go back to an earlier version of LW to see if that makes any difference: http://www9.limewire.com:82/download/ (not much to choose from)