I have the same exact problem. It'll start the "verifying file contents" and completely freeze. Minimizing Limewire then giving it focus again makes the whole window gray. This is incredibly irritating so if anyone has any ideas, they would be greatly appreciated. I also have IE 7 but use Firefox as my browser. This is the only Java program that has any problems on my computer. Also, my computer is tuned for hardcore gaming, so the only other related posts on this forum (concerning the gray window) mentioned graphics incompatibility or upgrading. All my drivers are up to date, I have all the latest upgrades on related software, and I can't fathom what else it could be.

Thanks in advance.