chronicicedtea which older version do you have? Perhaps we can help you solve your problem if we know more details about your set up. Knowing which version you're using is extremely important. All details are important.

1. Try deleting your LW Preferences folder whilst LW is closed; instructions here: Point #2 in Fixes for Limewire (sample at bottom of page.) Try other options on that page!

eliz no need to update unless you feel the urge. If you're happy with what you have then stick with it. LW 4.10 has a spam filter & fixed some bugs LW 4.9 had. But there were many 4.9 versions which had bugs. If you have LW 4.8.1 then stick to it for the time being!