|   had launch problem with the old version as well. 
  starting last week sometime, the freebie version of limewire (18c or something like that) that I had been running on my imac DV (system 9.0.4 and cable modem) started to unusually freeze on startup.  I would go through the launch proceedure but when it would open the "search" screen, most elements (buttons, lines graphics, background etc.) would be hidden.  If I randomly moved the mouse and clicked around on this mostly blank page (where the buttons should be)  they would appear, but not be active.  if I would minimize the page and open it again, it would be blank again.  I figured I would go to the website and get the $ Pro version 2.1 because it would be worth it.  However,  much of the same thing is happening with the new version as happened with the old version. So far Ive:- uninstalled and re-installed several times.
 - increased the memory of the 2.1.3 application
 - Rebuilt desktop
 - zapped Pram
 - run a software re-install of the system
 - run norton disk doctor
 - run norton speed disk file defragmenter
 - tried other available limewire mac downloads (including no VM whatever that means)
 all to no avail
 I miss my limewire as well, any help would be GREATLY appreciated!
 kaos
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