sorry to add this now but just found this below ,
Just downloaded limewire
Then uninstalled my JSE2 Java thingy (yes, great terminology for an ex-computer science student)
Then unistalled Limewire
Then reinstalled Java
Then reinstalled Limewire... I have downloaded the on-line and off-line versions to end up with the following results:

Limewire setup dialog box telling me to allow access (which I already have)
AND, the limewire box in the background just "loading HTML engine" I know it's not loading cause there is no activity going on with my internet connection!!!!

I'm lost... what have I done wrong... Why isn't it working?

right that is the exact same problem i am having , this bloke just explained it a lot better .
any ideas
thank you in advance