1. Setting up Java 1.5

2. SAFE Boot & Repair Permissions which should be done after any installations or updates.

3. Delete your LW prefs folder whilst LW is closed found here: /Users/your_username/Library/Preferences/LimeWire

4. Don't share more than about 1,500 files. If they are mostly video files then reduce it a little more.

5 Tip: Purge the Downloads Queue! (click on blue link)