Tried all forms of LW compatability = no go
Ive re-installed Limewire many time using both ones you mention
Uninstalled way you mentioned, installed 'other' version
added new exception into firewall list
first boot = got to main screen for split second, second try, back to initialising program ( no main screen)
tried steps http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showth...threadid=36420 again
no go
turned virus protection totally off
no go

Ps - would i have similar prob with full * purchased* version?