Hmm the past couple of updates have been both beta & official releases. That doesn't happen too often.

nabrepan ist sounds to me like you installed your program into a different account or did something with your LW settings. I'm sure if you use your computer's search engine you should be able to find your shared files.

Offline installers have the advantage of being able to reinstall anytime. Just keep a backup somewhere (off the computer is wiser.)

Sometimes if an update plays up, it's better to delete your LW Preferences folder whilst LW is closed; instructions here: Fixes for Limewire This sometimes seems to refresh LW. However, before you do that, make a note of any important settings such as where your downld folder is, where your shared folders are, filter settings, etc. etc. Copy them into notepad or something. However if you use default settings then it isn't important to make a note. (And no! deleting your LW preferences won't make any difference to your incomplete files so long as you choose the same downld location.)