Have you only just done a system restore & found this problem, or has it been a while since you last used LW?

Try deleting the LW preferences folder (when LW's closed), see points 2 & 3 in the thread below. This will kill all of your settings within options, you'll have to reset things afterwards:wink:
Fixes for LimeWire

If that's no help, post back with your details. Check the thread below to see the info we need
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showthread.php?t=62652